Awning Windows

Awning Window FAQs

What are some of the benefits I can expect from awning windows?

There are plenty of benefits to having an awning window installed in your home. Because they open outward at the bottom, they save space indoors while allowing light and ventilation into the home.

Awning windows can also be left open in inclement weather because their design allows water to run down and away from sashes, leaving the inside of your home dry.

Due to their small size and latching system, these windows offer more security to homeowners at an affordable price.

Keep in mind that awning windows require unobstructed outdoor space in order to function properly. Depending on your home’s walkways and space limitations, you may want to consider other options if an awning window will cause interference.

Are awning windows energy efficient?

An awning window’s construction makes it very energy-efficient. Since the windows have no moving parts, such as a sliding track, it has fewer potential leak spots.

Awning windows also have an airtight seal when closed, which eliminates drafts, keeping your home comfortable and lowering your energy bills.

How do awning windows operate?

Awning windows operate similarly to casements windows with a single sash that is hinged on one side and opens with a crank.

While casement windows are hinged on the side, awning windows are hinged on top.

Awning windows are crank-operated and open from the bottom outward, so you can keep them open even when it’s raining.

Where are the best places to install an awning window?

Typically, awning windows are found in these types of spaces:

• In addition to other windows, either above or below, to add better ventilation, light, or a visual aesthetic. 
• In tight spaces such as above kitchen sinks or counter tops, bathrooms above shower or tubs, or in basements where any window option must be installed higher up. 
• In any area that may require slightly more privacy than a larger window will allow. 

As always, keep in mind that operating an awning window requires access to the crank from the inside and unobstructed space outside the window for it to swing outward and up. When working within certain limitations of space, you may want to consider an alternative window type.

What is the difference between an awning window and a hopper window?

Awning windows and hopper windows are very similar in construction and operation. They are both casement style windows with the sash attached to the frame by hinges.

The primary difference will be where the hinges are placed and how the window opens. For an awning window, the hinges are on the top and the window opens up. On a hopper window, the hinges are on the bottom and the window opens down.