Friday 24 December 2021

WHAT ARE THE COMMON AMERICAN WINDOW TYPES ON CHINA WDMA?

1. WHAT ARE FIXED WINDOWS?

Fixed windows cannot be opened. Generally, there is no sash, and glass can only be fixed on the window frame. They are only adopted for lighting and viewing purposes without considering ventilation. As the window sash is fixed, the glass area can be slightly larger.

2. WHAT ARE CASEMENT WINDOWS?

A hinge is installed on one side of the casement window sash to connect with the window frame. There are single sash and double sash, which can be opened inward or outward. The inner opening is an easy-to-clean window, and the outward opening window sash has good waterproof performance and does not occupy indoor space when opened. The casement window has a simple structure, good sealing performance, convenient production and installation, good wind and ventilation effects, and is the most widely used.

3. WHAT ARE SLIDING WINDOWS?

It adopts high-grade slide rails, which can be opened flexibly with a light push. With large pieces of glass, it not only increases indoor lighting but also improves the overall appearance of the building. Sliding windows have many advantages, such as not occupying indoor space, convenient opening and closing, beautiful appearance, and low price, but the airtightness and sealing are not very good.