Awning Windows Offer a Breath of Fresh Air

True to their name, awning windows swing outward from a top hinge to form an overhang. And like an awning, they offer a breath of fresh air with protection from the elements. Practical and energy-efficient, the awning design has become a popular choice for home windows.

Energy-Efficiency
Awning windows offer the best of both worlds--they provide both ample ventilation and protection from the elements. When closed, awning windows press the window sash against the weather stripping, producing a tight seal. The compression seal protects better against rain and wind than other window styles, such as horizontal sliding windows, which use sliding seals. For a more energy efficient window, choose a frame reinforced with steel. A multi-chambered, fusion-welded design is the most durable and energy-efficient awning window style available.

Awning windows are also popular for their versatility. The style blends well with any home architecture or décor. A simple clasp at the base of the window lends the awning window a clean, sleek look. Because of this clean design, the awning window features a better view than standard windows cluttered with hardware.

Options
The awning windows' versatility extends beyond their design. Awning window manufacturers offer useful options such as interior insect screens, enhanced security locks, ventilators to help circulate air, and hook hinges to enable wider opening. Awning windows can be installed as a single window or stacked one on top of the other. Many designers pair them with casement windows to create a stunning glass 'wall.'

The practicality and versatility of awning windows makes them a popular fixture in schools, public buildings, and apartment buildings. But they also offer a sleek design alternative to more hardware-heavy window styles.