Awning Windows
Awning windows have been used extensively for many years throughout the industry. They are the simplest and cheapest form of operating window currently available. The awning window is hinged from the top, with a winder or locking handle on the sill to secure the sash. With very few moving parts they are a simple and effective form of ventilation.
The most popular setup for the awning is using a
winder setup. Either hook hinges or frictionless stays are used to top hinge the sash, a chain winder controls the sash operation. A winder also allows you the choice to have aluminum or timber internal flyscreens fitted. These screens sit between the operator and the opening sash of the window so do not require removal in order to operate the window. One disadvantage is that chain winders have a 250mm approximate maximum opening meaning they don’t allow as much ventilation in as other windows but they can be opened slightly during rainy days.Another method for an awning is the
friction stay setup. This is where friction stays are used to hinge the sash and either the old style "d" handle commonly associated with schools or a teardrop handle is used to secured the sash when closed. These sashes can be pushed out to almost horizontal depending on sash sizes, however only timber flyscreens are generally fitted on hinges to inside, meaning you must open the screen, push out the window then reclose the screen again. This might not seem a difficult task, sometimes curtains can make the job a bit tricky.