Renewal by Andersen of Long Island replacement casement windows are a very attractive choice for homeowners. Not only are they one of the most energy efficient windows on the market, they are easy to customize with beautiful decorative elements that enhance the features of almost every architectural style. Plus, they are easy to take care of since our patented Fibrex frames are guaranteed to never need resurfacing to prevent rot, mildew, chipping, fading or rust.
There are a few advantages and disadvantages of these wonderful windows. Here’s what you need to know about designing your new casement windows.
Advantages of casement replacements
Grille patterns allow you to create a unique aesthetic whether you want a traditional French flair,
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Single-lever operation makes this window one of the easiest styles to open and close.
3. Windows open completely, capturing the air and drawing it inside for natural ventilation.
Disadvantages of casement replacements
Although the advantages outweigh any potential challenges for most homeowners, it’s important to point out a few potential challenges for some of our friends and neighbors looking for best-fit window choices. Here are the three most often mentioned negatives about casement windows.
1. If you like to keep your windows open during the evening to capture a cool breeze, you might be inviting the no-see-ums to come in with the fresh air. Because casements open outward, screens must be mounted on the inside. Talk to your Renewal by Andersen window consultant to find out if screens are an option (or a necessity) for the casement windows in your home.
2. Casement windows cannot accommodate window air conditioning units like horizontal operating windows
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Over-sized casement windows create functional challenges. While out windows are designed to be easy to clean both interior and exterior surfaces from inside your home, extra large casement windows typically mean you cannot reach all surface areas without going outside to reach some parts of your glass panels. Because the larger an operable window is, the more it weighs, we typically recommend combining operational window styles or installing several casement windows beside each other rather than attempting to use one casement window to replace a very, very large picture window.
Decorative options for your new casement windows
Color is often an important design element for most homeowners. Our casement window color palette includes five exterior options and seven interiors, including natural wood finishes in pine, oak and maple.
Grilles add interesting visual appeal and let you closely replicate original designs. Three different grille styles allow you to choose the one that gives you the most decorating flexibility, easiest cleaning option, or opportunity to create traditional or contemporary appearances.
You may design custom grille patterns or choose one of these standard grille patterns:
• Colonial: The glass surface is filled with equal sized squares, you choose how many you want on each
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