Sliding or Casement Windows? Choosing the Right Opening Style
The way a window opens affects ventilation, space, cleaning and appearance. A quick guide to the most common window styles.
Choosing a window style is about more than looks. How a window opens decides how much fresh air comes in, how much space it needs and how easy it is to clean.
Sliding windows
Sliding windows have sashes that glide horizontally along tracks. They don't swing into or out of the room, which makes them ideal next to balconies, walkways or furniture. A three-track layout can include a mesh shutter for insect protection.
Casement windows
Casement windows are hinged at the side and open fully, so the entire sash area can ventilate. They need clear space for the sash to swing.
Tilt & turn windows
Tilt and turn windows offer two opening modes from a single handle: tilt inward at the top for ventilation, or turn fully open like a casement for cleaning from inside — useful in apartments on higher floors.
Fixed and combination windows
Fixed windows don't open, giving clean frames and uninterrupted views. Combination windows bring fixed and opening panels together in one frame to balance light, view and ventilation.
Not sure which suits each room? Our team can recommend a style for every opening during the site visit.
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