Casement windows (side hung) can be made to open in or open out and in left or right hand opening configurations. Maximum height 2400 mm – Maximum width 950 mm. Can be integrated into Fixedlight and glass door systems. Casement windows offer ease of operation & excellent ventilation being able to catch & direct breezes into the room.
APLLICATIONS
Casement windows are suitable for both domestic & commercial applications. Casement windows fit well with any architectural design.
GLAZING
Frames can be designed to provide internal or external glazing installation. Glass type & thickness determined by Australian Standard AS1288. Maximum glass thickness is 10.38mm. Glass can be retained by face putty, screw on or clip on bead methods.
HARDWARE
Casement windows are supplied with weld on bullet hinges as standard. Other hinge types including weld on or screw on butt hinges, weld on parliament (extended) hinges, stainless steel screw on concealed friction hinges are also available. Casement windows are supplied with a sliding stay (or peg stay) as standard to allow the sashes to be held open. Locking is by keyed lever lock as standard. Other locking options are available.
FINISHES
Steel window frames are hot dip galvanized as standard and do not require painting for corrosion protection. However, their appearance is greatly enhanced by special polyurethane paint colours applied on site by appropriate contractors after installation is completed.
INSTALLATION
Steel windows are suitable for fixing into all standard construction details. The perimeter section can be varied to suite all masonry and concrete wall construction details. More specialised construction including steel sub-frames can also be accommodated. Mechanical fixing via fixing lugs and dynabolts is most common. Where building construction is suitable dynabolt fixing through the perimeter frame is an option.
