Upgrading your home with new casement windows can make smaller rooms feel bigger, dark homes brighter, and drab or plain homes more interesting. When coupled with insulated double-pane glass, they also provide significant energy savings.
They open outward like a door and shut tightly using a hand crank. This design enables full top to bottom ventilation and provides the tightest seal possible, making them among the highest rated energy efficient windows.
Awnings
Awning windows, also called hinged windows, have hinges on the top and open outward to the side. They are popular with homeowners who want to increase natural light in their homes and enjoy ventilation.
They have a sleek profile and offer unobstructed views of the outdoors. You can customize them to fit your home’s unique style and décor. Adding awning windows can make your home look bigger and brighter, and they are energy efficient.
While mediocre window installation companies may consider these windows a simple matter of framing and hinging, the truth is that they require a great deal of patience to install properly. The hinges must be installed correctly so that they do not become loose or rust over time.
Bays
Make a statement with this transformative window style that adds space, natural light and architectural interest to your home. Combining three or more single-hung, double-hung, casement or picture windows, bay windows extend out to create a curved appearance.
A mullion-free design allows for unobstructed views and lets in more sunlight, and they are also easier to clean from the inside. They do not open, however you can combine them with a casement window for ventilation.
Casement windows hinge on one side and open like a door with a mechanical crank, making them easy to operate. They allow a high level of airflow and are great for hard-to-reach spaces like above kitchen sinks and countertops.
Double Pane
Unlike double-hung windows, casement windows swing open outward with the simple crank of a hand. They offer a sleek appearance and provide an unobstructed view of the outdoors. They also offer a tighter seal, making them energy-efficient.
Fixed windows do not open, and are best suited for spaces where ventilation is not required. They are known as picture, studio, or vista windows and allow for unobstructed views.
Bay and bow windows are a great option for Madison homes that want to add architectural appeal to their home’s interior. These windows feature multiple panes that curve outward to create a rounded appearance. They are also energy-efficient and easy to operate.
Triple Pane
Triple pane windows are similar to double-pane windows, but they have an additional layer of glass and a gap between each window that can be filled with air or gas. This increases energy efficiency and reduces sound transmission.
The extra glass and the space between it also increase condensation resistance, reducing mold and mildew. Triple pane windows are also sturdier than double-pane windows, meaning they can withstand more abuse and remain intact.
Triple pane windows are more expensive than double pane, but they can pay for themselves in the long run in terms of energy savings and added value to your home. It’s important to perform a cost analysis before deciding on this option.
Round or Half Round
There are several different shapes and sizes of casement windows. Some can be hinged on one side to open like a door and are considered the tightest-sealing ventilating window. Some are made with two windows in a single frame and are called French casement windows.
These windows can be used in place of doors or added as an accent to an existing room of your home. They add a beautiful architectural interest and help to soften the square edges of standard double-hung windows.
Round or half-round windows look great alone or combined with other Norwood windows. They also work well as a transom above other windows.
Fibrex
Andersen’s Fibrex frame material helps make Renewal by Andersen windows strong, durable and energy-efficient. It’s made from 40% wood fibers, mostly repurposed leftovers from Andersen’s wood manufacturing plants, and 60% polymer. It blocks thermal transfer 700 times better than aluminum and meets strict ENERGY STAR qualifications.
Fibrex is twice as strong as vinyl and holds up against moisture and fungus. It also allows us to build thinner frames, resulting in more glazing and natural light. These features are all backed by one of the best warranties in the industry. Our windows are guaranteed to last up to 35 years and look like new for the life of your home.