Casement Windows
The casement window is another type of window that has been used for many years, but is probably becoming more popular as architects and home builders alike see their potential for gathering passing breezes into the house like a scoop. They are considered side hinged, with a lock on the opposite side of the hinges to secure the sash. No other type of window has the same ability to gather wind into your rooms, with an ability to open casements to 90 degrees they can be arranged to work very effectively. Some drawbacks of this style of window can be that if they open on to an entertaining area or narrow path, they can partially obstruct the area or just generally get in the way. Also, it’s a good idea to close these during rainy day, they channel in rain as well as they do breeze.
The old fashioned type of casement is the
bathroom stay casement. Usually the sash is mounted on brass butt hinges, and a brass bathroom stay is used to secure the sash when closed, or can be pushed out where a pin secures the stay in the open position. While being a perfectly sound method, you do find problems if flyscreens are preferred. Timber screens can be hinged to the inside but be aware, you must open the screen, push out the sash then reclose the screen when you wish to operate the window, and curtains can make this task fairly difficult in some circumstances. Aluminum screens are not advised for this system.The more recent and more readily adopted style is in the use of what is commonly termed a
"Truth" operator. This type of operator allows you to open the window 90 degrees maximum, allows you to operate the window without removing a flyscreen as the screen fits above the winder, And has the option of both a timber or aluminum screen. The Truth system also has a fold-down winder handle so that it does not snag on curtains. Sashes are seated on cushion seals, and bulb seal is attached to the entire perimeter of the sash making them extremely weatherproof.