Awning Windows are a
Great Addition
Awning windows are hinged on the top and open outward from the bottom, allowing for ventilation and protection from the rain. Often placed higher on walls for privacy or in combination with large stationary windows for a better view.
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Awning windows are the windows you can open in the rain. They open outward like a canopy to prevent rain from getting in. This makes them one of the best windows for bathrooms, where you might want extra ventilation no matter the weather. Pairing them with picture windows (non-opening) will also help you bring in fresh air where there otherwise wouldn’t be any and is a popular look for modern-style homes.
What's The Difference?
Awning and casement windows are commonly referred to as crank windows, since they are opened using a cranking mechanism. The two window types easily glide open or shut by turning an easy-to-reach fold-down handle. Both are very similar in style, but have two distinct differences.
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Casement windows are hinged at the side and open outward, to the left or to the right. They are available in one, two, three, four or five-lite configurations. Casement windows are made for openings in which the height is greater than the width. However, awning windows are hinged at the top and are only available in one, two or three-lite configurations. Awning windows are made for openings in which the width is greater than the height.
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Since awning and casement windows open outward fully, they provide maximum ventilation and natural light. They work well in places where ventilation is required, such as in a bathroom or kitchen and are also commonly used in a sitting room, where unobstructed views are desired.
This style of window requires a fair amount of free space around it to allow it to open fully. Trees, shrubs and other obstructions should be located away from the outside of the window.
