The Ultimate Guide to Aluminium Casement Windows: Section by Section

Introduction

Aluminium casement windows are a popular choice for homeowners and builders alike due to their durability, low maintenance, and energy efficiency. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the different sections of aluminium casement windows and discuss their features, benefits, and installation process. So, whether you are considering installing aluminium casement windows in your home or simply want to learn more about them, read on!

The Frame

The frame of an aluminium casement window is an essential component that provides support and stability to the entire window structure. Made from high-quality aluminium, these frames offer excellent strength and durability. They are resistant to rust, corrosion, and warping, ensuring that your windows will remain in excellent condition for years to come.

Frame Profiles

Aluminium casement window frames come in various profiles, including flat, curved, and decorative. Each profile offers a unique aesthetic and can be chosen to match the architectural style of your home.

Frame Finishes

Aluminium frames are available in a wide range of finishes to suit your personal taste and home's exterior design. These finishes include anodized, powder-coated, and woodgrain options. Anodized finishes provide excellent resistance to corrosion, while powder-coated finishes offer a long-lasting, low-maintenance solution. Woodgrain finishes give the appearance of natural wood, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of timber without the associated maintenance.

The Sash

The sash is the movable part of the aluminium casement window that holds the glass in place. It is designed to open and close smoothly, providing easy access to fresh air and natural light.

Sash Styles

Aluminium casement window sashes come in various styles, including single, double, and triple glazed options. Single glazed sashes are the most affordable, while double and triple glazed options offer improved thermal performance and energy efficiency.

Sash Hardware

High-quality hardware is essential for the smooth operation of aluminium casement window sashes. This includes hinges, handles, and locking mechanisms. Hinges are available in friction and butt styles, with friction hinges offering greater adjustability and ease of use. Handles and locking mechanisms come in a variety of styles and finishes, allowing you to choose the perfect match for your home's aesthetic.

The Glass

The glass used in aluminium casement windows plays a crucial role in their performance, energy efficiency, and appearance.

Glass Types

There are several types of glass available for aluminium casement windows, including clear, tinted, and low-emissivity (Low-E) options. Clear glass is the most common choice, offering excellent visibility and natural light transmission. Tinted glass reduces glare and solar heat gain, while Low-E glass features a special coating that reflects heat back into your home, improving energy efficiency.

Glazing Options

In addition to the type of glass, you can also choose from various glazing options for your aluminium casement windows. Double and triple glazing provide enhanced thermal performance, reducing heat loss and improving energy efficiency. Additionally, laminated and toughened glass options offer increased security and safety.

The Installation Process

Proper installation is crucial for the performance and longevity of aluminium casement windows. The process typically involves the following steps:

1. Preparation:Before the installation begins, the existing window opening must be prepared. This may include removing old windows, repairing any damage to the surrounding structure, and ensuring that the opening is level and square.

2. Fitting the Frame:The aluminium casement window frame is then carefully positioned in the opening, ensuring that it is level and plumb. It is then secured in place using appropriate fixings.

3. Installing the Sash:The sash is then fitted to the frame, with the hinges and other hardware being attached as required.

4. Sealing and Finishing:Once the sash is in place, the window is sealed to prevent drafts and water ingress. The frame may also be finished with trim or other decorative elements to complete the installation.

Making the Right Choice for Your Home

Aluminium casement windows are an excellent choice for homeowners seeking a durable, low-maintenance, and energy-efficient window solution. By understanding the different sections of these windows and the various options available, you can make an informed decision and select the perfect aluminium casement windows for your home.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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