Casement windows are a popular choice for homeowners due to their versatility, functionality, and timeless appeal. When paired with exterior shutters, they not only enhance the aesthetic of a home but also provide additional benefits such as increased energy efficiency and security. In this blog post, we will delve into the world of casement windows with exterior shutters and explore their features, benefits, and the various styles available to suit any home design.
Casement windows are hinged at the side and open outward, either to the left or right, allowing for maximum ventilation and natural light. They are often found in pairs, with one window hinged on the left and the other on the right, and are typically operated using a crank or lever. Casement windows can be customized to fit various architectural styles, from traditional to contemporary, making them a versatile option for any home.
Exterior shutters not only add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your casement windows but also offer numerous practical benefits. Here are some reasons why you should consider installing exterior shutters on your casement windows:
1. Energy Efficiency: Exterior shutters can help insulate your home by creating an additional barrier against heat and cold. This can result in lower energy bills and a more comfortable living environment.
2. Privacy: Shutters can be closed to provide privacy from neighbors and passersby while still allowing natural light and air to enter your home.
3. Security: When closed and locked, exterior shutters can act as an additional layer of security, deterring potential intruders and protecting your home from break-ins.
4. Weather Protection: Shutters can be closed during storms or extreme weather conditions to protect your windows from damage caused by wind, rain, or debris.
5. Noise Reduction: Shutters can help reduce noise from outside, creating a quieter and more peaceful living space.
There are various styles of casement windows and exterior shutters available to suit any home design. Here are some popular options to consider:
1. Traditional Casement Windows with Louvered Shutters: This classic combination features casement windows with louvered shutters, which have horizontal slats that can be adjusted to control light and airflow. This style is perfect for traditional or colonial-style homes.
2. Contemporary Casement Windows with Panel Shutters: For a more modern look, consider casement windows paired with panel shutters. These shutters have solid panels that provide a clean and minimalist appearance. This style works well with contemporary or minimalist home designs.
3. French Casement Windows with Board and Batten Shutters: French casement windows have two sashes that open outwards without a central mullion, creating an unobstructed view. Pairing them with board and batten shutters, which consist of vertical boards held together by horizontal battens, creates a rustic and charming look suitable for country or farmhouse-style homes.
4. Arched Casement Windows with Bermuda Shutters: Arched casement windows add an elegant and sophisticated touch to any home, and when paired with Bermuda shutters, they create a distinctive and visually appealing combination. Bermuda shutters, also known as Bahama shutters, are hinged at the top and can be propped open at an angle, providing shade and ventilation while maintaining a tropical and breezy aesthetic.
When selecting casement windows and exterior shutters for your home, it's essential to consider the materials used. Both windows and shutters are available in various materials, each with its own advantages and drawbacks. Here are some popular options:
1. Wood: Wood is a classic choice for both casement windows and exterior shutters. It offers a warm and natural appearance, and can be painted or stained to match your home's exterior. However, wood requires regular maintenance to protect it from the elements and prevent warping, rotting, or insect damage.
2. Vinyl: Vinyl is a low-maintenance and cost-effective option for both windows and shutters. It is resistant to warping, rotting, and insect damage, and can be easily cleaned with soap and water. However, vinyl may not be as durable as other materials, and its color may fade over time.
3. Aluminum: Aluminum is a lightweight and durable option for both casement windows and shutters. It is resistant to rust, corrosion, and insect damage, and requires minimal maintenance. Aluminum can be painted to match your home's exterior, but it may not provide the same insulating properties as wood or vinyl.
4. Fiberglass: Fiberglass is a strong and durable material that can mimic the appearance of wood, making it an excellent option for casement windows and shutters. It is resistant to warping, rotting, and insect damage, and requires minimal maintenance. However, fiberglass can be more expensive than other materials.
In conclusion, casement windows with exterior shutters are an excellent choice for homeowners looking to enhance their home's aesthetic and functionality. With various styles and materials available, it's easy to find a combination that suits your home's design and personal preferences. Consider the advantages of exterior shutters, such as energy efficiency, privacy, and security, when making your decision, and enjoy the many benefits that this timeless and versatile window style has to offer.
Casement windows are the most common style of window. They feature hinged panels that swing open and closed. Casement windows are available in single panels or multiple panels. The direction a door swings, either to the right or the left, is called the handing. In addition to handing, window are identified as either inswing or outswing depending on whether they open into the house or towards the outside.
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This newly built private house is in Sydney, Australia. The area occupied by the fenestration system in our scheduled design drawings was up to more than 110 square meters. A wide range of design details made the perfect mix of modern aesthetics and traditional sophistication, the simulated vertical hung windows with tilt & turn opening systems in this home are absolutely breathtaking. SDLS (Simulated Divided Lites with Spacer Bar) brings some historical vintage feeling to the whole building without losing any energy saving performance. Long narrow fixed windows creating larger-than-life expenses, coupled with German high-end systems made this project stand out from the rest.
The client's idea was to maintain a certain vintage feel, and our aim was to meet the energy efficiency needs and standards of modern houses as much as possible while maintaining a retro design. Doorwin’s 61S simulated hung windows with tilt & turn openings is a respectful modernization of a classic architectural masterwork.
Why choose the tilt and turn opening method?
Because it generally has better air seals than sliding, single hung, or double hung window frames. Tilt and turn windows form a complete seal when fully closed, this means they are less prone to water leakage, and cold draughts and you’ll keep more of your heating indoors where it belongs. They can be opened in the upper tilt way to ventilate at a minimum opening status and are easy to clean outside of the glass; when there’s a good day, they can be opened as normal inward casement windows.
Our well-crafted bespoke systems enhance the functionality and panoramic view of this modern house.
Huge, fixed glass walls up to seven meters long and two meters high bring great lighting and open views, making it really refreshing to the mind. Five meters high long narrow windows give the whole building a contemporary aesthetic.
Every window’s placement and shape not only add to the uniqueness of this home but also provide a more energy-saving ability for the owners.
Doorwin energy-efficient integrated glazing units feature double-pane glass, warm-edge spacers, argon gas fill, Low-E coatings, and fully tempered glass, they can not only create a comfortable and natural indoor environment but also save electricity bills and heating bills of more than 100 USD for the owner, it’s a real bargain compared to choosing a regular glazing set.
Aluminum Door offered an air of uniqueness and elegance to a home. With their luxurious patterns and beautiful finishes, it provides this house with a bounty of aesthetics and security. Aluminum entry doors allow you to resist any weather extremes, corrosion, and pests. So aluminum is one of the most resilient and durable materials you can select for front doors considering the price/performance ratio.
With pieces of double panes, and Low-E tempered glass. The door provides a good insulation performance.
Divided lite windows and doors offer unique architectural solutions for buildings without compromising energy efficiency or aesthetics. Doorwin provides multiple muntin and glass options to customize your divided lite windows and doors. Further customization is available with a variety of colors and materials, creating an infinite number of design combinations to best suit your style.
In this project, we use SDLS (simulated divided lites with spacer bars), these bars permanently adhere to both sides of the glass, and spacer bars are installed between the glass, this is the most energy-efficient way to create the look of classical décor grilles. The windows in the bathroom bedroom and study have an Arch Transom Design, making these rooms, which are often used by the owner, have some traditional aesthetics.
BTW, Doorwin offers free design assistance, so if you need a custom design like this one, contact us right away and we will provide you with the most aesthetically and functionally pleasing design solution.
For windows and doors, hardware is as important as the engine is to the car. The continuous technological innovation of the European hardware industry has strongly promoted the performance improvement and functional innovation of windows and doors. In this project, Doorwin uses Hoppe™ multi-point locks, hinges, and handles from Germany.
Multi-point lock systems provide not only the burglar-resistance but also a tighter compression seam, making the window keeps good energy-efficient performance. Together with Technoform Bautec’s insulation edge bond and sealant strips, these make up our products' top insulation and energy-saving performance.
We have several international patents to reduce clients’ labor costs, such as our unique flanges and assembly type tubular design, which is different from the other products on the market. What sets us apart among Chinese counterpart is that all our products are equipped with nail fin structures for quick and easy installation. Labor costs during installation may exceed of the window and door price, therefore, our exclusive patent allows users to not only get a significant increase in installation efficiency, but also greatly reduce the labor cost of window and door installation. A cost that may bring you unexpected savings that far exceed the price difference you may care about now.
With our own expertise, we provided the no-cost design development and contract documentation with CAD & BIM drawings, including elevation, details about the project, and installation help.
Before production, we will provide accurate sample drawings, which will clearly show the cross-sectional pattern, size, opening method and direction, pattern of the warm spacer, and the installation nodes. We will not go into production until you have signed off on the drawing to ensure that you receive a final product that meets the exact requirements of your project.
Doorwin's professional packing system guarantees all products are delivered safely and without any damage. We apply a four-point packing system. Firstly, adhesive plastic film is applied on interior wood frames and exterior aluminum frames to avoid scratches on the surface. Then, a paper board is applied after we apply air bubble film surrounding the whole windows/ doors to avoid any destruction or clash. Lastly, we place them into a durable non-fumigation plywood crate to avoid any possible damage during transportation.
With years of experience shipping our products worldwide, we could guarantee to ship our products to their final destinations intact and without any damage.
Doorwin is one of the most professional window & door manufacturers are known for its great customized products. In Doorwin, a variety of colors, styles, and sizes of products are available to meet the client’s unique requirements. We own three ISO9000-certified modern factories in China. With a factory area of 20,000 m2 and a production capacity of 100,000 m2 per year. Doorwin Group has the scale to ensure timely delivery and the flexibility to reduce manufacturing lead times to as short as 18 days.
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