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Casement Window |
Casement window (or casement) is an openable window attached to its frame by one or more hinges at the side.
The casement window opens inwards or outwards with the help of a sash that is fixed on outer frame. The design can vary from fixed, side hung or top hung.
They are opened with a crank, lever, or cam handle, which is placed around hand height or at the bottom and serves as a window lock. A crank, stay, or friction hinge is necessary when the window opens outward, to hold the window in position despite wind.
Using a combination of top openers, side openers |
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and fixed panes the range of casement window styles available is immense so you are sure to find a replacement window design to suit your home. These Windows are also available with Mosquito Mesh and Heat & Sound Insulated Glass.
Casement windows offer the greatest ventilation. When fully open the angled windows catch the air and draw it inside to improve a room’s ventilation. They are easy to clean and virtually maintenance-free. |
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