subject: The Choices In Casement Windows [print this page] Casement windows are those traditional ones that open to the sides on hinges. They have a range of advantages.
* They are cheaper
* They are easiest to install
* They are very secure if fitted with locks and safety glass
* They offer great ventilation
* They are energy efficient, allowing drafts to cool your house and cut down on air conditioning, and with good seals so hot air does not escape from your home in winter.
Being traditional does not mean that casement windows have to look old-fashioned. They are available in a variety of options that will keep you up with the fashion.
Casement Windows Options
You can vary this type of windows in many ways. You can use different glass, which can be traditional, energy efficient, stained, patterned etc. You can also fit fly screens to the insides of casement windows. The frames can be made in a variety of traditional and modern materials to fit the style of your home. You can match the colors of the casement frames and their locks, hinges and winders and there is a wide choice of colors available now.
Safety
You should be able to lock casement windows in various positions, so you can open them at different angles according to your needs. Of course, they should also lock securely when closed, so your house is secure when you're not there.
So, whatever the age and style of your house, you can get casement windows that fit in with the style and suit the house well.
