4 Most Popular Casement Window Design Styles in Malaysia
In contemporary Malaysian homes, we are noticing more homes with casement windows. And it is easy to see why – casement windows look classy, blending in with any modern facades. Whether a single storey landed terrace or a large bungalow, casement windows enhance your properties’ unique aesthetic.
What are casement windows? This type of window opens and closes almost like a door due to hinges attached to the side of its frame. Casement windows are perfect when you want clear views and easy access to fresh air. As they swing open and shut easily, they ensure optimal ventilation as well. If you want a safety window, casement windows are a hardy element for the home that offers reliable security.
Aluminium is an ideal choice for casement windows as it is strong yet lightweight and thus sets off a very modern appearance. It is also versatile, durable, and low maintenance – as Window Elements’ Optima and ArxTech casement window systems would exemplify. Moreover, there are an array of distinctive styles to fit your home’s specifications. Let’s explore four popular casement windows design styles and how they can add value to your home.
1. Glass Casement Window with Security Mesh: Safety and Style
This window opens when you push it outward, allowing you to enjoy exterior views and bring in fresh air. However, if you are worried about security or bugs and mosquitoes, the casement glass window also comes with a security mesh that you can pull inside. This way, you can leave the window open with peace of mind.
The ArxTech casement window system is an excellent choice when you want the perfect combination of security and unobstructed views. Touted as one of the flexible systems in the market, ArxTech is also a sturdy casement window with high levels of thermal performance and a multi-point interlocking system. This window can withstand intense daily use – for example, constant pushing and pulling of the window. Featuring a glass window that opens outward easily, the ArxTech casement window also comes with a security mesh that opens inward. The mesh is made from high tensile stainless-steel wire joined together through a mechanical and chemical bonding process, making it an incredibly secure element.
2. Casement Window with Fixed Glass in the Middle: Picture Perfect Views
Casement windows are still doable if you want a large glass window to give you ultimate exterior views. This window design features a large, fixed glass panel in the centre, flanked by casement windows on both sides or just on one side. That way, you don’t need to choose between beautiful views and breezy air – you can have both at the same time.
A good example is the Optima casement window series. Featuring a clean-cut design with square-edged inner frames adjacent to the outer rim, the window is highly versatile, with a range of styles, shapes, and sizes to choose from. The window also comes with a mullion-less design profile, which means it can complement fixed glass openings very well to ensure a minimalist effect. The casement window is also easy to manoeuvre and incorporates concealed hinges and a water drainage channel to prevent water seepage when there’s heavy rain.
3. Double Casement Window: Grand Opening
Double casement windows consist of two sashes or panels that you can open outward. This window style usually sets off a grand-looking atmosphere which is perfect for luxurious homes. It offers wide, unobstructed views and natural ventilation when it is opened because there is no centre stile or frame to block them.
The Optima 38 double casement window is built with luxury in mind. One of its key elements is its dramatically wide and deep frame which creates an exquisite look. It is more than just a good-looking window because it is constructed from high-quality aluminium and features high-performance details that ensure improved security at home. The window is also available in your choice of powder-coated colour or wood grain finish. It can also be custom designed with concealed hinges.
4. Full-Height Casement Window (French Window): Complete Access
Can’t decide if you want or door or a window? Then just go for a full-height casement window. This type of window, also known as a French window, features a pair of casement windows, which extend all the way to the floor. It opens in the middle and functions like a door. Thus, it is suitable for exterior walls. This type of window’s best locations include semi-outdoor spaces that provide access to and from patios, terraces, or balconies.
The ArxTech series is an excellent choice for French windows as it offers not just easy access, convenient views, and ventilation, but high security as well – thanks to its high tensile stainless-steel wire safety mesh. The mesh also keeps insects at bay, while the windows’ concealed hinges make it easy to open and close the window multiple times a day. As this window would probably be subjected to heavy use due to its functionality and location, high-grade aluminium frames are employed, along with a multi-point system and high-quality powder-coated aluminium handle with a smooth finish.
