It’s just as important to choose the right windows for your home as it is to select suitable doors. Apart from how the window looks, it should also meet functional specifications, including how much ventilation and light you require, how it opens and if it comes with safety features. Generally, the most common types of windows are double-hung, sliding, and casement windows.
Casement windows are rising in popularity in Malaysian homes, and it’s easy to see why. They are stylish and works well in many modern abodes. For those who are not familiar with casement windows, let’s look at what casement windows are and how they work.
As its name suggests, a casement window features a window frame hinged to a sash which allows it to swing open inward or outward from the side. Thus, they come into two types of opening: inward opening and outward opening.
This type of window is typically a simple structure, flexible and offers good sealing performance, making it a favourable choice for those who want a more minimalist appearance for their home’s architectural style. If you are wondering whether it is a practical choice for your home, read on to learn more about the benefits of a casement window.
If you want a window that maximises natural light and let in more airflow, casement windows do a great job. Due to their minimalist design, they also offer a broader, clearer view of your outdoors, evoking a seamless indoor-outdoor environment.
Window Elements’ Optima 38 is designed with a dramatically wide and deep frame, which instantly creates a statement-making feature in your home. Ideal for bungalows and mansions as well as houses with classic or tropical themes, its elegant frame enhances the aesthetic appeal of your interior while ensuring your living spaces receive optimal views, air, and daylight. A selection of glass is also available, and you can opt for a lattice design or full glass.
More than just a good-looking element, a casement window contributes to the safety of your home as well. Thanks to advanced features and high-strength materials, today’s casement windows have earned a placed in a home’s security system. When designed in combination with innovative functions, casement windows are effective in securing the home from burglary attempts.
Designed with your ultimate home safety in mind, Window Elements’ exquisite aluminium casement windows are highly secure yet elegant at the same time. Take Window Elements’ ArxTech casement window system for example. One of the most flexible systems available in the market, ArxTech casement window is made from premium quality aluminium and comes with high tensile stainless steel security mesh. Featuring a clean-line design with square-edged inner frames adjacent to the outer frame, along with concealed hinges, this casement window provides expansive views from the inside when the window is opened. When closed, you can rest assured your house is well-protected.
Without doubt, casement windows are beautiful with their sleek edges, and streamlined design. From the outside, it gives your home’s facade a modern urban look, while from the inside, it blends in with any interior style with its minimalist appearance.
