Casement /Awning Windows: Fabricated from multi-chambered, impact resistant vinyl (PVC), FCI casement windows provide exceptional energy efficiency as well as maintenance-free beauty. Casements and Awnings are slightly more expensive than double hung and double slider windows, but for large openings a mix of fixed and operating panels may make them the same as or less than double hung. Excellent energy efficiency results from a stepped frame lined with rubber gaskets that get compressed by the closing sash - more wind pressure improves the seal! Casements swing out 90° like a door for easy cleaning; awnings swing out from the bottom. Outside presentation is the best of all window styles because the screen is on the inside. Security is pretty good because of the heavy frame and sash. Ventilation is best with casements because of the full screen and the projecting sash's ability to catch cross drafts. Awnings have the added feature that they can be left open in most rains. Casements can be from 16 to 30 inches wide and from 16 to 72 inches high. Awnings can be as small as 24 inches wide by 14 inches high, but can go as large as 25 square feet with a single opening window! Some key features... Quality hinges and crank operators will provide trouble-free operation for years to come. Our Triple-Sealed Gasket System virtually eliminates air infiltration. Fusion-Welded Frames and sashes stop water penetration and add to structural strength. Hinge system allows the window to be cleaned from inside. Mushroom Keep Multi-Lock Closures allow the window to be locked in several places from one handle. Home Retail Outlets People Ensuring Quality Casements & Awnings Single Hung & Single Slider Double Hung & Double Slider European Tilt & Turn Garden Patio Doors Solariums & Conservatories Photo Album Window Buying Tips Peace of Mind Warranty