Casement & Awning Windows in Akron, OH

Where they fit

Over kitchen sinks, beside counters and anywhere it's hard to reach up and lift a sash.

Airflow

An open casement catches breezes and directs them into the room.

Awning windows

Top-hinged awning windows can stay open in light rain, which suits bathrooms and basements.

Tight seal

When locked, the sash presses against the weatherstripping all around, reducing drafts.

Hardware

Cranks and hinges should be checked and cleaned now and then; replacements are usually available.

Egress

Casements can make good bedroom egress windows because the whole opening clears.

Screens

Screens sit inside, so they stay cleaner and are easy to remove.

Clearance

Make sure an opening sash won't swing into a walkway, deck or bushes.

Get a quote

Tell the installer where you'd like casements or awnings. Send a request and a window installer will get in touch.

Cleaning

Most casements open wide enough to clean the outside glass from inside.

Sizes and limits

Very wide casements can be heavy on their hinges, so large openings are often split into a pair or combined with a fixed center pane. An installer can suggest a layout that keeps sashes easy to crank.

Matching the house

Casements suit modern and craftsman homes well. On older colonial-style houses, grilles can give a casement a look that blends with nearby double-hungs.

Winter use

Before cold weather, close and lock every casement so the weatherstripping is fully compressed, which keeps out more wind than simply shutting the sash.

Price

Casements usually cost a little more than double-hungs of the same size because of their hardware.