Replacing your windows is a great way to enhance the value of your home. To get the most from your investment, it’s essential to pick the right style of window to maximize performance, function and beauty.
Thanks to their wide-ranging benefits, casement windows are among the most popular window installation options.
Casement windows attach to a frame that contains one or more hinges on its side. The window often opens at a 90-degree angle or pivots outward with the help of a crank built into the window frame. Casement windows are better for areas that may be hard to reach in the home, such as behind kitchen sinks or high-ceiling windows.
Here are some significant advantages of casement windows that make them worth considering for your upcoming project.
Unlike awning or double hung styles, casement windows have a window sash, which is the glass component of the window, that opens outward. This design allows it to catch and redirect breezes blowing from the side of your home. On a warm day, you can enjoy the cool air without using your air conditioner, saving on costs.
Enhance the experience with our TruScene® insect screen, which offers 50% more transparency than other insect screens while letting you easily ventilate your living spaces.
One of the biggest pros of casement windows is that they provide better views. There aren’t as many muntins, which are the dividers separating window panes, allowing you to enjoy the scenery outside your window. Additionally, their strong material enables us to design casement windows with thinner frames, and with TruScene® screens, you can enjoy the views while shielding your home from insects.
Design flexibility is one of the many advantages of casement windows, as you can get a window style that seamlessly blends with your home’s architecture. Our casement windows are available in various designs, making finding the right ones easy. You can select the color, glass panes, handles and hinges you prefer while enjoying classic elegance.
Casement windows have a handle with a hook that locks in place when closed. This locking mechanism makes it difficult to pry open from the outside, providing peace of mind. For first- or second-story rooms, casement windows are better as an extra layer of security when closing your windows during the day or evening.
Our casement windows meet and exceed local energy requirements and carry the ENERGY STAR® seal. Featuring High-Performance™ Low-E4® Glass, our glass packages come in different varieties that optimize UV protection and the heating and cooling of your home. Multilayered, the glass keeps warm air inside in winter and retains the conditioned air in summer, making our casement windows more efficient.
We manufacture our windows with Fibrex® material, a durable composite that’s as attractive and stable as wood with twice the durability of vinyl. Exclusive to Renewal by Andersen, Fibrex® material won’t crack, blister, flake, fade or rot, minimizing air leakage and maintaining its integrity in any climate. The windows remain smooth to operate and provide effective insulation for lasting durability.
If you have a multistory home, it can be difficult to open and close windows safely, especially if they’re open all the way. Unlike traditional options, our casement windows have crank handles, making them easy to operate even on second-story floors.
This design makes the windows an ideal choice for hard-to-reach or high areas in your home and for persons with limited accessibility. Casement windows are also easier to clean because you can access the window’s interior and exterior glass surfaces from inside the home.
Prevent warm, muggy spots around your home. Casement windows tightly lock to their frames, preventing warm or cool air from escaping. This feature makes them better at controlling the indoor temperature throughout the year. During winter or summer, these windows ease the workload for your HVAC, saving you on energy costs.
Some other additions you can make to your casement windows include:
Renewal by Andersen is the area’s trusted expert for casement, sliding, picture, double hung and other window types and styles. Homeowners have counted on us for more than 110 years for superior performance and exceptional value.
Call us at 866-609-5033 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation for window installation.
