Small Home Repairs
Casement Windows
The home featured below was completely renovated by Small Home Repairs, LLC in 2006
The "Casement Window" is by far the most energy efficient venting window of all. The reason is that the casement windows has only four possible points of entry for air infiltration or heat loss, the perimeter. The traditional double hung has five points of of possible air entry or heat loss, the perimeter as well as the center where the two venting sash meet. The casement window also allows the most amount of fresh outside air to enter the room when in full open position. The home below was renovated using all Energy Efficient Low E Casements.
The home featured above was completely renovated in 2009 by Small Home Repairs, LLC
The windows on the front of this home are "Awning Units" that were custom made and installed in place of the original home's traditional double hung windows. If you notice, the new awning windows present a similar "colonial look" as with the double hung. The awning window is basically the same as the casement window with two differences. 1. The "Awning Window" opens out from the bottom horizontally, whereas the casement window opens vertically and vents from either the left or the right side. The nice aspect of the awning window is that the window can be opened anytime regardless of weather conditions. Awning windows are an excellent consideration for use in kitchens and bathrooms.
2. The second aspect that must always be considered is the use of the room where the window is being replaced. Awning windows are a nice ancillary window in bedrooms however, a replacement may not meet the Egress requirements as per code in the case of fire.
The awning window is a great application in shower and tub "wet areas", but here too there is a code requirement that has to be met.
Small Home Repairs, LLC will always make certain your window replacements are of the highest standards, and comply with all applicable State and International Codes, we always reference the Codes.
Awning Windows also offer the same improved energy performance as the casement window over the double hung.
