Aluminum sliding windows vs. aluminum casement windows
Aluminum casement windows and aluminum sliding windows serve as the two most common types of windows. What is the difference between them?
Which one will be better for us to choose when installing windows for our houses?
Let HUGH aluminum take you to find the differences between them today:
1. appearance and shape of sliding windows vs casement windows:
Aluminum sliding windows:
This type is usually the same size for each window. It occupies a larger area, but the casement area is also larger. Since it can only be pushed and pulled horizontally, its design is more suitable for buildings with clear horizontal and vertical lines.
Aluminium Casement window:
It has a smaller footprint. But compartmentalization flexibility, can make any line of the facade effect. It is suitable for apartments where the overall effect of the building is more demanding. Casement windows occupy only a very small part of the whole window.
2. The opening method of sliding window and casement window:
Aluminum sliding windows: open or close by sliding back and forth on the window frame. It can be pushed and pulled left and right or up and down on the track without taking up extra space.
Aluminum Casement window: opened by rotating, it has single and double sash. It can open inward or outward. When opened, the window will rotate inward or outward. It is able to form a fixed opening and will take up some space.
3. They show performance and sealing effect:
Aluminum sliding window: it has average performance in terms of wind pressure resistance, water tightness, air tightness and sound insulation. It uses furring strips and hook locks for sealing, and the effect of blocking dust is not very good.
Aluminum casement windows: generally better than sliding windows in terms of wind pressure resistance, water tightness and air tightness. It uses sealing tape and two-point lock or heaven and earth lock for sealing, which has better sealing effect, can effectively reduce indoor noise, and has excellent heat preservation performance.
4. sliding windows vs casement windows price:
aluminum sliding windows:
Simple structure, easy to process, usually cheaper. Ordinary sliding windows are generally 150-300 USD/square meter.
Aluminum casement windows:
Its production process is more complicated, need to use aluminum alloy corner code connection. It needs a better corner crashing machine to make a good casement window, so the price is a little higher. The price of ordinary casement aluminum alloy window is 200-400USD/sqm.
5. Usage Scenario:
Sliding window: it is widely used in self-built houses and low-end and middle-end buildings. Because of its simple structure, easy operation and moderate price.
Casement window:
It will be more used in urban commercial and residential buildings, office buildings, high-grade housing, villas and other medium and high-grade buildings. Because of its flexible compartmentalization, beautiful appearance and superior performance.
6. Other features:
Aluminum sliding window:
- Do not occupy indoor space
- Large opening area
- Good ventilation effect
- Simple and beautiful construction.
Casement windows: easy to clean, if there is a problem, the inner opening design is also safer and more convenient to replace. However, the outward opening type is usually not allowed to be used in high-rise buildings to avoid safety hazards.
To summarize
Aluminum sliding windows and casement windows differ in appearance, opening method and price.
There are also significant differences in their usage scenarios. Which type of window you choose needs to be weighed against specific needs and scenarios.
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