Choosing between casement or double-hung windows is like choosing between chocolate and vanilla. Both are great, but for quite different reasons. Today, Renewal by Andersen® of Atlanta will take a closer look at the better ventilation properties that make casement windows the ideal choice for your home.
Side Breezes
If breezes move along your house at an acute angle, no air can move through your house with most windows. However, casement windows are different because they have that open sash acting as a flap to funnel breezes into your house. If your home is too boxed in by neighbors, the angle of the casement windows may allow you to catch side breezes. Other window styles do not have this advantage.
Better Ventilation
Double-hung windows have a top sash that can slide up and down, as well as a bottom sash that allows a nice breeze inside. However, the full casement window area acts as a sail that catches the wind and sends it into your home. Casement windows provide better ventilation and better value as a result.
Window Opening
No other window can open as far as a casement window. This is an important advantage when you need cross-ventilation to cool your home. When you open a casement window, you swing the entire window open. In double-hung windows, only the lower half or the upper half opens, but never both. With sliding windows, only one side of the window can open, while fixed windows can never open.
Planning a windows installation procedure? Renewal by Andersen of Atlanta is your best bet. We have window products available in various exterior frame colors and interior finishes. Our window experts will help you select the perfect combination for your home. We serve homeowners in Atlanta and the surrounding areas. To receive a free estimate and in-home consultation, give us a call at (866) 609-5033 .
