b'Installing Casementand Awning Windows Casement and Awning type windows are the mostenergy efficient operable windows available. They allowthe least amount of air infiltration when closed, allowthe most ventilation when opened, and can even allowventilation during rain without letting water in.Because the screens are inside mounted, they staycleaner, and are more easily removed and cleaned.And for extreme climates, glass storm panels can bemounted in the interior screen tracks.This is an inex-pensive and effective way to get the added advantagesof triple glazing.Security is improved with Casement and AwningWindows.The roto -operators allow the window to bepartially opened and resist additional forced opening.Egress (the code-required ability to exit sleeping areasduring emergencies) is also improved.Opening theCasement/Awning type window creates an immediateclear emergency exit which is twice the area of a fullyopened double-hung or slider.Maintenance and cleaning is somewhat simpler withCasement/Awning type windows because the exteriorof the glass can be cleaned from inside the house with-out tilting or removing the sash.Because the sash justpresses against the frame when closed, and then isreleased when opened, there is no wear and tear on theweather-stripping which prolongs the effectiveness ofthe weather-tight seal .Large Casement Windows, with the extreme weight of insulated glass panels, can be cumbersome. Care should be taken to avoid overly large units. The cantilevered weight can warp and deform the sashand hinge mechanisms causing the window to be out- Installation is Simpleof-square. If this occurs, the window will be harder to Vinyl Casement and Awning Windows can be installedclose, and may not seal as tightly. like other vinyl replacement windows.They will fit into old wood double hung frames after theVinyl Casement and Awning Windows are usuallysash has been removed.They will fit into most manufactured with fusion-welded frame and sash all openings prepared for standard double hung corners. The added strength resists deformation under vinyl replacement windows-even if these openings load to keep the unit operating properly are prepared from old openings that contained for the life of the window. aluminum or steel windows.Window Fitters Guide to Window Installation542020 AWDI, LLC Do not reproduce without permission'