Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Jun 25, 2007 2:09 pm Is there a good reason for choosing awning type windows over sliding windows? What are the pros and cons of each? Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 2Jun 25, 2007 3:30 pm Great question cookie - I look forward to the answer as it's a dilemma I think we will also have! Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 4Jun 25, 2007 4:29 pm We also have awning and sliding. The awning ones are at the front of the house and the rest are sliding.
I like how you can open the awning window when it's raining. If I was to do build another house I would to the same. Combination of sliding and awning. [sneakersss] Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 5Jun 25, 2007 5:27 pm Does one type have better inherent insulation properties than the other? Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 6Jun 26, 2007 7:30 pm Cookiemonster Is there a good reason for choosing awning type windows over sliding windows? What are the pros and cons of each? Hello Mark, Awning & sliding? The awning window is used a lot in facades as it does not need a mullion (vertical bar) so it looks good in a single (900mm wide) sash. But generally it costs about 25% more than a sliding window because it contains more aluminium and needs an expensive chainwinder. Generally it is more secure because the sash cannot be lifted off with the chainwinder attached. It also seals better as it uses a rubber or vinyl seal around the perimeter of the opening. Yes it can be left open or partially open in wet weather and you stay dry. The awning window generally has the flyscreen on the inside which does not spoil the outside appearance and the flyscreens don't get dirty. Awning windows are available in single and double glazed. The sliding window is the lowest cost window which has a very useful purpose where you don't want the open sash to encroach on the outside into a path or verandah. It is not suitable for tall narrow or very small sashes as these tend to tilt as you try to open them. So a WC window should be an awning as it is too small to easily open in a sliding window. Most sliding windows operate on rollers (A&L uses a glide), the tracks need to be kept clear as any dirt can damage the rollers over time. Rollers are easier to move, the glides make the sash heavy to move with larger sizes. The sash can easily be lifted out of the track from the outside - these should be fitted with an anti-lift block above the sash to prevent this. The locks and catches on sliding windows are generally not as strong as the awning. Sliders generally are not available in double glazed, some manufacturers sell their double glazed sliding door as a window. Most sliding windows have very visible drain or weep holes in the front on the sill or transom. The seals on a slider are made of wool pile which is not as effective in preventing air infiltration as rubber or vinyl. But don't stop there... what about: double hung; tilt & turn; casement; louvre; bifold windows???? Hope this helps... Ed If I write "I" please read "We"! Be good. Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 7Oct 17, 2007 10:26 am We have awning windows and sliding. We are looking at converting others to awning. It is just the ease of use that is hard to beat. Sliding windows are always jamming and give greif with the maintance. Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 8Oct 17, 2007 11:01 am Thanks Ed, very informative...
We are upgrading all our windows to awning - they look better and function better and I think are safer. Quote to upgrade varies from builder to builder between $1650 - $2000. Ruth -Bought house in Melbourne inner burbs, knocked it down & now...we are owner builders! Completed OB project and moved in to our new home with our new baby in May 2009! Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 9Oct 17, 2007 11:11 am rerob1 We are upgrading all our windows to awning - they look better and function better and I think are safer. Quote to upgrade varies from builder to builder between $1650 - $2000. We must have been lucky, we changed a couple of ours from sliding to awning and weren't charged anything extra Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 10Nov 08, 2007 7:52 pm rellie rerob1 We are upgrading all our windows to awning - they look better and function better and I think are safer. Quote to upgrade varies from builder to builder between $1650 - $2000. We must have been lucky, we changed a couple of ours from sliding to awning and weren't charged anything extra You did really well not getting charged any extra as the awnings absord extra labour and materials (eg chainwinder) Well done DQQ Never argue with an idiot!!!! They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience. Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 11Jan 02, 2008 6:59 pm it changes usage
if you looking for safe and Ventilation awning windows are the best also hopper ones .But if you would like to prefer clear scenery, slidings are good also you can choose foldings too; Sliding Windows Sliding Windows provide natural light in the house; however they even offer a definite measure of attractiveness and add character to the house when they are selected correctly.http://www.pvcwindowmanufacturer.com/all-windows/sliding-windows.html Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 12Jan 02, 2008 8:55 pm we have awning at the front of the house and sliding on the rest - i would have preferred all awning. Building again . . with Redink Pre-start 04/12 Keys - 03/13 Finishing off. . . Painting/Floor Tiles/Carpet - 04/13 Walk In Robe/Lighting/Blinds and Moving 05/13 Gates/Front Landscaping / Pool 05/13 Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 13Jan 03, 2008 5:36 am Awning is not very practical. does'nt open properly, is hard to clean outside(if upstairs), not very secure, you can easily bump your head when you walk past on the deck.
A much better solution is tilt and turn (tilt for ventilation and it also opens fully) On the hardware side it is many years advanced from the traditional casement and awning. Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 14Jan 04, 2008 10:22 am Tilt and turn is great, but, at least as far as I understand it, available only with the fancy double glazed european style windows/doors. If anybody knows otherwise (for certain), I'd love to hear it. My father rode a camel, I drive a car, my son flies in a jetliner, his son will ride a camel.Saudi saying Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 15Apr 05, 2009 8:34 pm Great topic. We're having awning for the front and .... not sure about the rest of the house. Our house is two storey so for safety reasons we will probably go with awning. And maybe sliding downstairs? Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 16Apr 05, 2009 9:34 pm Sliding Sliding windows, as the name suggests, slide horizontally along a runner. They are suited to most architectural styles and are usually chosen for their versatility. Pros * Low maintenance - due to their simple design * Take up little space * Inexpensive window option * Are key-lockable Cons * Can be unattractive * Prone to finger marks Awning Awning windows open outwards with a chain winder. These chains hold the window in place. They are often used in hard to reach spots, or when furniture obstructs access. Pros * The chain winder holds the window firmly ajar to prevent slamming * The window can be locked ajar * Key-lockable * Opens outwards Cons * Will only open up to a certain point Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 17Apr 10, 2009 2:45 pm It often depends on how much room you have. We have a number of long, narrow windows, where a slider just wouldn't work. So those are awnings. We also have some timber windows, which are also awnings. And there are a few fixed windows as well. The sliders give better air flow. I note that our evap cooling instructions say that we need a minimum of 4 sliding or 6 awning windows open for the unit to work effectively. I like both, they suit different situations. Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 18Apr 10, 2009 3:00 pm And awnings don't let the rain in... (whatever that is...) "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 19Apr 10, 2009 3:07 pm ed @ EcoClassic And awnings don't let the rain in... (whatever that is...) Yeah. What's this 'rain' that everyone is talking about!? When I build I'd like a combination of awning, sliders and louvre windows. I currently live in a house with sliding windows throughout and I hate how I can't open the windows when it rains. I'd like some louvre windows in my house as I like the way they look and the amount of air/ventilation you get through them. Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Windows: Awning or Sliding? 20Apr 10, 2009 3:17 pm I like sliding windows, they look good and are more practical, I would always choose them. The long narrow window look is popular here too and people tend to do them at the front with awnings at the bottom (these used to be called hopper windows ? ) and then sliding on the rest of the house. We didn't want that look so we just have sliding windows throughout whole house. In my old house we converted the old shutter windows to sliding windows about 15 years ago, never found rain coming in, I would have them open when it rained as I love the smell of fresh rain. I don't think this is a problem as long as you have eaves. 4 14311 we have a standard size and often we have a lot of variety to choose 0 3579 Thanks Chippy,I do have one that I levered out. I'll try to find a brand name on the windows then do some searching. Here is a photo where you can see how worn they are. 2 7961 |