Casement Windows 101: a window to the world

If you’re renovating your home and considering new replacement windows, you have several great styles to choose from these days, including beautiful casement windows. You know these windows: they’re attached to their frames by hinges (usually on the side) and are opened by a crank or lever (usually on the bottom) that doubles as a window lock.

Casement windows have been around for a long time, since poets wrote about them, you could say. But modern casement windows are more than just beauty. They are a smart choice. In fact, I see a number of great benefits to choosing casement windows over other styles:

If you want an unobstructed view: Frames are a fabulous choice for rooms that face the ocean, lakes, forests, meadows, or mountains. Unlike sash windows, all you see is the glass and your beautiful view. (Now you know why poets love them!) You’ll want to just sit and enjoy the view for hours.

If you want to fully open your windows: Do you like the outdoors? Yes, this window is for you nature lovers! No other window design opens as wide. As a bonus, casement windows catch side breezes. Because casement windows have an open sash that acts like a flap, you can channel air into your home. This is a real boon if your home is close to another house or building, with very little space between them for direct air to enter. And they can be hinged on the left or right side to open, further maximizing the amount of air you can capture.

Let the sunshine in but keep the thieves out: The frames let in a lot of light, creating a bright and positive interior atmosphere. At the same time, they keep unwanted intruders out, because windows are very difficult to break. This is because casement window locks are hook shaped and these hooks are embedded within the frame making them virtually untouchable. I should add, on the subject of safety, casement windows tend to be discouraged in homes with children. But there’s no need to worry, because today’s casement windows are available with child-resistant safety handles.

Very versatile: These windows stay beautiful, but can easily be installed on either side of a picture window or in a bay or bow window to add additional charm and character to your room. And with a full range of colors, casings, grilles, screens and hardware to suit every taste, modern casement windows let you enhance your home’s unique style.

Here’s another thought: If you’re remodeling your kitchen, don’t discount the idea of ​​a casement window over a sink or cabinets, where opening and closing traditional sash windows can be a real chore. The windows, with their crank, are easier to open.

It’s easy to be green: These windows are weather-tight, and that’s great news for today’s energy-conscious homeowners. When you close a casement window, it fits perfectly into your home. And because they’re solid pieces of low-e glass filled with argon, they’re incredibly energy efficient. Once you’ve installed replacement casement windows, simply sit back and watch your energy savings add up.

The sounds of the silence: That hermetic “comfort” has another benefit: silence. Frames can really keep noise out, and this is especially true of Andersen’s FIBREX windows, a proprietary proprietary compound that has the added bonus of durability. FIBREX won’t rot, even in those salty sea breezes! So many reasons to take a second look at replacement casement windows for your next home renovation project! Gerry Rogers is the founder and president of Mr. Rogers Windows. He has been selling and installing home improvement products for over 20 years. Introducing their worry-free lifetime performance guarantee, Gerry has earned the trust of thousands of customers by “doing the right thing” to ensure complete satisfaction when it comes to quality products and installation. Visit the Mr. Rogers website to learn more about choosing the right windows for your home and lifestyle.