Casement windows are placed on hinges to one side. To open them, you turn a small crank, which hinges the window open at an angle. Though there are many different styles of windows — and each one has its place – casement windows work well for many Indianapolis home owners. Here are five reasons to choose this style of window for your home.
Indiana summers can get pretty hot and you want your windows to keep that hot air out of your Indianapolis home. Casement windows lock tightly into their frames, preventing warm air from seeping in between the sash and the window frame. This will help prevent that muggy feeling you sometimes get when walking by windows with weaker seals. Plus, your home will stay cooler and your AC won’t have to work as hard.
When a breeze blows across the side of your home, most windows — like double-hung and awning windows — won’t capture that breeze and funnel it into your home. But since casement windows open at an angle, they’re great at catching cross breezes. Place a comfortable window seat in front of your casement window, and enjoy the cool breeze that comes in. Thanks to this awesome ventilation, you may be able to avoid using your air conditioning on those warm-but-not-scorching days, which is a great move towards energy-efficiency.
When you close and lock a casement window, a little metal device in the window frame locks into the window sash. This locking device is very hard for someone to pry open. So, in order to break into your home, a burglar would have to actually break the glass. Most burglars don’t want to go to this extent as it qualifies as breaking and entering, a more serious crime, so they’ll stay away from homes with casement windows.
This style of window was common in homes built in the early 1900s, but it has truly stood the test of time. Casements are increasing in popularity again due to their energy efficiency. So, they’ll look just as stylish in a modern home as a traditional one. You can customize the color of the window frame and hardware to ensure your windows match perfectly with your home decor. Use Renewal by Andersen’s window visualizer to see how different styles will look on your home.
Imagine leaning over a kitchen counter to slide a window up in its frame. Now, imagine leaning over that same counter to turn a little crank. Turning the crank is definitely easier, making casements the ideal window for hard-to-reach places. They don’t require a lot of strength to open, and since the cranks are located at the base of the frames, you don’t have to stand on a stool or stretch into awkward positions to do so.
Keep in mind that you can customize a casement window with energy-efficient glass, different frame colors, and stylish hardware. They’re a safe, energy-efficient, easy-to-operate choice for any homeowner. Contact Renewal by Andersen to schedule a free, in-home consultation to learn more about this and other popular window options for your Indianapolis home.
