When it comes to architectural design, windows play a significant role in defining the overall look and feel of a building. Among the many types of windows available, French casement arched windows have stood the test of time, offering an elegant and timeless appeal to homes across the globe. In this blog post, we will delve into the beauty and benefits of these windows, and why they are the perfect addition to your home.
French casement arched windows have their origins in the Renaissance period, when architects and builders began to experiment with new designs and materials. These windows, also known as French casement windows with an arched top, are characterized by their two sashes that open outwards from the center, creating a wide, unobstructed view. The arched design adds an extra touch of sophistication and elegance, making them a popular choice for homeowners who want to add a touch of classic European charm to their homes.
There's no denying that French casement arched windows are visually stunning. The combination of the casement style, which allows for maximum natural light and ventilation, and the graceful curve of the arch creates a unique and attractive focal point. These windows can be customized to fit any architectural style, from traditional to modern, making them a versatile choice for homeowners.
In addition to their aesthetic appeal, French casement arched windows offer several practical benefits:
One of the main reasons homeowners choose French casement arched windows is for the unobstructed views they provide. Unlike traditional windows with a central mullion, these windows have no vertical divider, allowing for a clear, panoramic view of the outdoors. This feature not only enhances the visual appeal of your home but also creates a sense of openness and connection to the outside world.
The casement design of these windows allows for optimal airflow, as both sashes can be opened wide to let in fresh air. This is particularly beneficial in rooms that require good ventilation, such as kitchens and bathrooms. The arched design also helps to circulate air more efficiently, keeping your home cooler in the summer months.
French casement arched windows can be fitted with energy-efficient glass and weatherstripping, helping to keep your home comfortable and reducing your energy bills. The tight seal created when the window is closed prevents drafts and air leaks, ensuring your home stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
The locking mechanisms on French casement arched windows are typically more secure than those found on traditional windows. The multi-point locking system ensures that the window is securely fastened, providing an added layer of protection for your home.
When selecting the perfect French casement arched window for your home, there are several factors to consider:
These windows are available in a variety of materials, including wood, vinyl, aluminum, and fiberglass. Each material has its own set of benefits and drawbacks, so it's essential to choose the one that best suits your needs and preferences. Wood is a popular choice for its natural beauty and warmth, while vinyl and aluminum are low-maintenance and budget-friendly options.
The type of glass used in your French casement arched window will impact its energy efficiency and appearance. Double or triple-pane glass with low-E coatings is recommended for optimal insulation and reduced heat transfer. You can also choose from a variety of decorative glass options, such as stained or frosted glass, to add a personal touch to your windows.
The hardware you choose for your French casement arched windows will not only impact their functionality but also their appearance. Select high-quality hinges and handles that complement your home's architectural style and interior design.
French casement arched windows are a beautiful and functional addition to any home. With their timeless appeal, unobstructed views, and numerous practical benefits, it's no wonder they remain a popular choice for homeowners worldwide. By carefully considering your options and working with a reputable manufacturer, you can find the perfect French casement arched window to enhance your home's beauty and value.
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.
Our team of experts will work with you to develop a bespoke plan that fits your needs. We take a holistic approach to the planning process, combining our technical expertise with our knowledge of customer requirements and project constraints.
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.