Who knew window designs could be so interesting? Here we take a look at casement window styles. Most uPVC windows you’ll see in and around South Wales are casement windows. With various frame configurations, these windows have a versatile design with a range of sash opening options, so they can be suited to almost any home, whether you live in a period town house or a modern new build property. Not all windows are the same, however, and casement windows styles from Falcon Installations are super energy efficient, achieving Window Energy Rating of “A” as well as featuring a 5-point locking system for high security.
What is a casement window?
A casement window is attached to its frame by one or more hinges at the side and are usually fitted in single or double panels. The casement window opening style can be used in a range of window configurations – which are some of the most popular choices for homes.
The different casement window styles
All of our uPVC casement window styles are made to measure, so you have complete design flexibility and control. You choose the size, opening directions, glazing options, colour and handle designs to suit your home. There’s the additional option to choose the frame style, to achieve a contemporary or traditional aesthetic.
Different variations of casement windows will suit most South Wales properties – take a look at all the casement window styles.
Side hung
Side hung is the most common casement window style, that is hinged at the side so that the window opener swings outwards from the left or right hand side. These are great if you want to achieve a larger opening to act as a fire exit.
Top hung
A casement window that opens from the bottom is hinged at the top. The window swings outwards so that when it rains, no water enters your home so you can still have them open to let the fresh air inside.
Bottom hung
The opposite to top hung, the window opens at the top of the frame with a hinge at the bottom. If you have a tilt and turn window this will be the case. This is ideal for apartments and upper floor rooms to allow a safer opening and secure ventilation option.
Single casement
This is a basic casement window style that just has one panel or sash and is usually side hung, so opens from either the left or right.
French casement
This is a two panel window where both panes are side hung and open outwards from the centre. The window has a floating mullion, which is a central piece of wood profile that separates the panes of glass. With a standard casement window, the mullion is fixed to the frame. On French casement windows, the mullion is fixed to the opening sash of the window, to create a clear opening in a traditional ‘shutter’ style. The handles are positioned in the centre and the window opens outwards to create a large opening.
Flush casement
A sleek option in which the window sash sits flush within the frame when closed. It achieves a contemporary finish that is a popular choice for South Wales homeowners, especially the aluminium frames that have a super slim profile. They are also the perfect replica for it you want to replace your timber windows like for like.
Fixed casement
Popular in bay windows, fixed casement is a window that doesn’t open at all and is usually paired with windows that do open on either side, so is commonly used in the middle of the bay window configuration as there are multiple panes included.
Choose a casement window style to enhance your home
Get in touch to tell us which casement window style is right for your home and we will work closely with you to make sure the project runs smoothly. To see our full range of casement window styles before you buy, pop into our Bridgend showroom to have a look around. Sliding sash windows are another popular choice for homeowners in Wales, check out our range here.
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