Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 19, 2016 6:24 pm Re: Awning Windows v's Sliding Windows 13Nov 21, 2016 4:06 pm Simple science. The greater the aperture of a window, the greater the potential air movement. Re: Awning Windows v's Sliding Windows 14Nov 21, 2016 4:46 pm aloenyx Yes awning have fly screens..and you can unlatch them to swing right out if you need to get through. Ive been climbing through ours for years when i forget my keys. My awning windows don't unwind enough for a person to fit through. Re: Awning Windows v's Sliding Windows 15Nov 21, 2016 4:48 pm My 2cents Awning windows are secure and expensive to replace Sliding Windows more airflow and cost effective Cleaning sliding is easy in double story Ps: I have used awning and sliding By the which builder you are building with? I'm in process of Finding one Re: Awning Windows v's Sliding Windows 16Nov 21, 2016 7:54 pm Hi siouxsam, I'm building with Montgomery Homes. Re: Awning Windows v's Sliding Windows 18Nov 22, 2016 9:46 am Awning windows generally seal much better than sliding windows, so fewer draughts and a more comfortable house (and lower energy bills). The curved path that air has to take underneath an awning window can also mean that less dust and pollen gets inside the house. Re: Awning Windows v's Sliding Windows 19Jan 07, 2017 2:08 pm I think awning windows have changed a bit over the years, our last older house you could fit through window, but ours now they only wind out a few inches. Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81011 4 15120 We recently bought a 5 year old ground floor unit which has A&L windows throughout. For some reason the only the bedroom windows are Awning windows which have been very… 0 856 We are looking for sliding doors which are 5 metres tall. There are a few European options. Any manufacturers in Australia or distributors? 0 5318 |