Windows are the elements that connect us to the outside world.It is from them that the landscape is framed and privacy, lighting and natural ventilation are defined.Today, in the construction market, we find different types of openings.Learn how to choose the type that best suits your project needs here.
One of the main architectural elements, the window frame, is the foundation of the building project.Windows can vary in size and material, as well as the type of closure, such as glass and shutters, as well as the opening mechanism, and windows can interfere with the ambience of the interior space and project, creating a more private and versatile environment, or more light and excitement.
In general, the frame consists of a stem mounted on the wall, which can be made of wood, aluminium, iron or PVC, where the sheet – the element that seals the window with materials such as glass or shutters, which can be fixed or movable – is set.When moved, they can be opened and closed in several different ways, occupying more or less projected space outside the wall.Below we will demonstrate the most common types of windows and how to open them:
They consist of a frame of rails through which the sheets run.Due to its opening mechanism, the ventilation area is usually smaller than the window area.This is a good solution for small spaces as it has negligible projection outside the wall perimeter.
Casement windows follow the same mechanism as traditional doors, using open hinges to fasten the sheets to the frame, creating an area of ​​total ventilation.In the case of these windows, it is important to predict the opening radius, whether external (most common) or internal, and predict the space that this leaf will occupy on the wall outside the window area.
Widely used in bathrooms and kitchens, tilt windows work by tilting, a side bar that moves the window vertically, opening and closing.They are typically more linear, horizontal windows with reduced ventilation area, which makes many projects opt to add several angled windows together to create one large window with a small opening.Always open outwards, its projection beyond the wall is not prominent, but it is important to place it carefully as it can cause accidents to people in the room.
Similar to sloping windows, maxim-ar windows have the same opening motion, but a different opening system.The tilted window has a lever on the vertical axis and can also open several sheets at the same time, while the maxim air window opens from the horizontal axis, which means the window can have a larger opening, but only one. It opens from the wall The projection is larger than the oblique projection, which requires careful positioning of its items and is usually placed in wet areas.
A revolving window consists of sheets that are rotated around a vertical axis, centered, or offset from the frame.Its openings are turned both internally and externally, which needs to be foreseen in the project, especially in very large windows.Its opening can be more generous, as it reaches almost the entire opening area, allowing a relatively large ventilation area.
Folding windows are similar to casement windows, but their sheets bend and snap together when opened.In addition to opening the window, the shrimp window allows the span to be fully opened and its projection needs to be considered in the project.
The sash consists of two sheets running vertically, overlapping each other and allowing half of the full window span to be opened.Like sliding windows, this mechanism does not protrude from the wall and is almost confined within limits, making it ideal for small spaces.
Fixed windows are windows where the paper does not move.They usually consist of a frame and closure.These windows do not stick out of the wall and are often used to focus on functions such as lighting, connecting specific views without ventilation and narrowing the communication with the outside world.
In addition to the type of opening they have, windows also vary based on the type of seal they have.Sheets can be translucent and can be closed with materials like mosquito nets, glass or even polycarbonate.Or they can also be opaque, allowing ventilation, as is the case with the classic shutters, which bring a special vibe to the environment.
Often, a single opening mechanism is not sufficient for the needs of the project, resulting in a mix of different types of openings and seals in a single window, like the classic combination of sash and flat windows, where the opening leaves are shutters and the guillotine has translucent glass.Another classic combination is the combination of fixed sashes with movable sashes, such as sliding windows.
All of these choices affect ventilation, lighting and communication between indoor and outdoor spaces.Furthermore, this combination can become an aesthetic element of the project, bringing its own identity and language, in addition to the responsive functional aspect.For this, it is important to consider which material is best for windows.
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