What Are The Benefits Of Awning Windows?
What Are The Benefits Of Awning Windows?
Awning windows can be installed higher on the wall than other types of windows. High window placement is advantageous for capturing natural light and ventilation while also maximizing wall space and preserving privacy. Awning windows provide more privacy than other open able windows.
Awning windows are a more durable option than other types of open able windows. Awning windows are available in virtually any style, including those that accommodate sliding glass doors and those that have an opening with a full-length glass pane.
This makes it easy to blend in or alter the window so it no longer looks like an awning, but still provides full-length natural light. Awning windows have been used to change the look of a house while providing additional ventilation and natural light. They are also useful in homes that are located in areas that typically experience warm weather.
Although awning windows are very efficient, they also require regular maintenance. If they are not cared for properly, they can experience paint damage or rust that can compromise their ability to function as intended.
The most common maintenance problem is paint damage. This occurs when the paint on the frame is scratched or scuffed by either the tracks or by items in the home (such as furniture).
As the paint wears away, the metal underneath becomes exposed and begins to rust. Eventually, this rusty metal will either detach from the rest of the frame or contribute to other problems with window functioning.
It is important to recognize and repair these problems before an awning window is fully compromised.
How Do Andersen Awning Windows Open?
Awning window units do not come in pairs. As shown in the image to the left, all awning windows open in the same direction. Handling Awning Windows and Replacement Parts Each double-hung and single-hung window unit has an upper and lower window sash.
The upper window sash is hinged and can be opened approximately 15 degrees in order to provide ventilation. The lower sash is stationary, with handles mounted on both sides. The handles are used to open the upper sash and when the sashes are not being adjusted for ventilation, they also act as stops to prevent the glass from being lifted out of the opening.
Andersen uses various methods of opening at different times during its manufacturing process; however, most contemporary construction uses a system that allows trim and decorative frames to be placed between the glasses in their tracks without any overlap at all.
The system for the mounting of these frames requires careful attention to detail in order to achieve Andersen quality. It also requires that the installer have a high degree of skill in order to install them properly and to assure that there will be no gaps between the glass and the frames.
These are known as Glide-N-Slam units. The glide part refers to the way in which the sashes glide easily along their tracks. The slam part refers to how easy it is for a single person (with average strength) to open or close it by using only one hand.
