Because of their ease of use and wide openings, casement windows seem irreplaceable as kitchen windows. However, it’s possible to change things up a bit by replacing those old casements with awning windows.
What makes an awning window a suitable casement window replacement option? Renewal by Andersen® of Rapid City discusses more.
Awning Windows Keep the Rain Out
Because of the way they are designed, awning windows tend to act as eaves when they open up. Water runoff from the rain is directed by the sash, away from the window frame. This means you can have awning windows partially opened during a rainy day and not worry about getting your counters wet.
Awning Windows Let Your Kitchen Breathe
The main reason why casement windows work so well as kitchen windows is because of the huge opening they make when the sashes are fully opened. The same thing can be said for awning windows, which can open as wide as the actual frame size. That, plus the fact that you can keep awning windows open even during rainy days, means awning windows installation will ensure that you always have a means to vent stale air out of the kitchen.
Awning Windows Are Easy to Open
Have you ever had trouble trying to open sliding or double-hung kitchen windows? Because of things that can accumulate in a window’s rails such as grease and grime, those replacement windows could be quite annoying to operate in a hurry. Awning windows are very easy to open, making them good kitchen windows in case there’s an incident where you need to open a kitchen window ASAP.
Awning Windows are Efficient
Because awning windows can be large like casement windows, they provide an excellent source of natural lighting. This can help you reduce your home’s energy costs by reducing the need to turn on electric lights during daytime. Also, the constant ventilation makes it easier to cool the home before having to turn on the HVAC, allowing you to save on cooling costs in the process.
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