When it comes to home design and improvement, windows play a vital role in enhancing the overall aesthetics and energy efficiency of the house. Among the various types of windows available in the market, fixed casement windows have gained immense popularity due to their unique features and benefits. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the world of fixed casement windows, their advantages, and how they can transform your living space.
Fixed casement windows, also known as picture windows or stationary windows, are non-operable windows that do not open or close. They are designed primarily for providing an unobstructed view of the outdoors and allowing natural light to enter the room. These windows are often used in combination with other window styles, such as double-hung or sliding windows, to create a perfect balance of ventilation, light, and aesthetics.
One of the most significant benefits of fixed casement windows is that they offer an unobstructed view of the outdoors. Since they do not have any moving parts or sashes, they provide a clear and expansive view of the surrounding landscape. This makes them an excellent choice for rooms with picturesque views or areas where you want to bring the outdoors inside.
Fixed casement windows are known for their excellent energy efficiency. They do not have any moving parts, which means there are no gaps or spaces for air to leak through. This creates an airtight seal, preventing drafts and ensuring that your home remains warm in the winter and cool in the summer. As a result, you can save on your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
Since fixed casement windows do not have any moving parts, they require very little maintenance. You do not need to worry about lubricating hinges, cleaning tracks, or replacing worn-out hardware. All you need to do is clean the glass occasionally to keep your windows looking their best.
Fixed casement windows come in various sizes, shapes, and styles, making them a versatile option for any home design. They can be customized to fit any space, from small accent windows to large, floor-to-ceiling installations. Additionally, they can be paired with other window styles to create a unique and functional design.
Installing fixed casement windows can increase the value of your home. Their energy efficiency, low maintenance, and aesthetic appeal make them an attractive feature for potential buyers. If you ever decide to sell your home, having fixed casement windows can give you a competitive edge in the market.
When selecting fixed casement windows for your home, there are several factors to consider:
Consider the size and location of the windows to determine the best fit for your space. Large fixed casement windows can make a bold statement and provide expansive views, while smaller windows can be used to accentuate specific architectural features or provide natural light in smaller areas.
Choose the right type of glass for your fixed casement windows to enhance their energy efficiency and aesthetic appeal. Options include double or triple-pane glass, low-E coatings, and gas-filled panes, which can all help improve insulation and reduce heat transfer.
Fixed casement windows are available in various frame materials, including wood, vinyl, aluminum, and fiberglass. Each material has its advantages and drawbacks, so consider factors like durability, maintenance, and energy efficiency when making your decision.
Select a style and design that complements your home's architecture and interior design. Fixed casement windows can be customized with decorative elements like grilles, stained glass, or unique shapes to create a truly personalized look.
As mentioned earlier, fixed casement windows can be combined with other window styles to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing design. For example, you can pair fixed casement windows with double-hung or sliding windows for ventilation or use them as transom windows above doors or other windows to allow more natural light into the room.
Fixed casement windows are an excellent addition to any home, offering unparalleled views, energy efficiency, and versatility in design. By considering factors like size, location, glass options, frame materials, and aesthetics, you can choose the perfect fixed casement windows for your living space. And by combining them with other window styles, you can create a unique and functional design that enhances the beauty and value of your home.
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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