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What’s the Difference Between Casement and Flush Casement Windows?

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What’s the Difference Between Casement and Flush Casement Windows?

What’s the Difference Between Casement and Flush Casement Windows?

Casement windows are one of the most popular styles in the UK for a number of reasons. They are reliable, durable, energy-efficient and extremely customisable to suit a variety of styles and budgets. For those who want a casement window that stands apart from the rest, an increasingly popular option is the Flush Casement Window. We look at the options in more detail:

What is a casement window?

The word ‘casement’ literally refers to the part of a window that opens. Casement windows are categorised as simply a style of window that is attached to the frame with hinges at the side, top or bottom. They’ve been around for a long time, and they’re now one of the most common and convenient of all window styles.

Why Do People Have Casement Windows?

From slider and bay to hopper and skylight, there are a lot more window styles to choose from than most people think. The casement window is an increasingly popular style with several advantages that make it a great choice for most.

  • Design Variety

Casement windows are incredibly versatile, almost endlessly customisable and designed to suit a wide variety of property styles. They are available in a variety of colours, with multi-locking security features, and quality frames made with materials such as uPVC, known for offering high levels of thermal comfort and durability.

  • Ease of Use

For those who struggle with mobility, casement windows are a fantastic style option. They are incredibly easy to open, close and lock, thanks to their simple lever latches, and can even be fitted with an automatic opener.

  • Energy Efficiency

Casement windows have strong seals on all four sides, which make them one of the most energy-efficient styles of window on the market and great for reducing your heating bill. When the window is closed, the seals and double-glazing prevent excess heat loss. If you need a little extra ventilation, however, you can open the window to let in as much or as little air as you like.

 

  • Ventilation 

Thanks to their door-like opening feature, casement windows can be controlled to supply more or less ventilation depending on your needs, allowing for better control over the environment inside your home. 

  • Clear Views

One of the most impressive features of the casement window style is that it offers an unobstructed view to the outside and lets in more natural light when open fully.

  • Security 

Casement windows are considered to be one of the safest styles around. They have incredibly tight seals and most of the hardware is hidden beneath the frame, which makes them almost impossible to interfere with.

What’s Different about a Flush Casement Window?

Flush Casement Windows are a new and increasingly popular innovation in window design. Simply explained, when this particular style of window is closed, it sits flush within the frame and creates a smooth, flat surface on the outside without any overlap. 

Flush Casement Windows are elegant and stylish with clean, simple lines, and they’re popular because they combine the innovations of modern design with a traditional style. Historically, many windows were created to fit flush within the frame, but since the 1950s, lipped casements became more and more popular and were eventually adopted into most homes. Fortunately, exciting technologies have made Flush Casement windows more accessible. 

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Why Do People Have Flush Casement Windows?

Flush Casement windows are a classic design that have been around for centuries. In fact, they date back to somewhere around the 16th century, and original versions are still found to this day in some of the UK’s more historic buildings. Let’s look at why they are seeing a comeback: 

  • Style and Substance

Modern Flush Casement windows have all of the amazing features of the original historic versions, without any of the issues, which is one of the reasons why they’re so popular. Simply put, they look beautiful, but they also do the job well. 

  • Good Value for Money

Considering they have such a dramatic visual appeal, there isn’t a whole lot of difference in price between Flush Casement Windows and Lipped Casement Windows. Therefore, they are a viable option for most homeowners and represent good value for money.

  • Heritage

If you live in an older style house, heritage building, or a home with a distinctive character that you want to preserve, Flush Casement Windows are a great option. The style suits a wide variety of buildings, have a historic feel and come in an array of colours, sizes and finishes to suit your needs perfectly. 

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