What Are Flush And Non-Flush Casement Windows?
We have multiple window collections, including suites of flush casement windows and casement windows, two very different window products.
A ‘flush’ casement window gets its name because it’s exactly flush on the outside due to its window sashes sitting flush with the window frame.
Meanwhile, a standard casement window slightly differs as its window sashes slightly stretch past the window frame.
A side-on look at both windows will confirm this, and here’s some additional insight into the two solutions.
How long have flush and non-flush casements been around for?
The first flush casement window can be traced back to the 19th century, making it over 200 years old. Back then, timber was the only material used to build windows, so it had a wood-built construction.
Now you know why so many Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian homes have wooden flush windows.
The UK’s best-selling window, the non-flush casement window, pre-dates the flush casement by a century. In the 18th century, it was blacksmiths that built it and did so using iron, not timber.
Why are flush windows so popular again?
Because of companies like 5 Star!
We developed our Envisage collection of flush windows as we identified a growing want amongst customers for windows that are different to the norm to make their homes stand out.
Envisage has the proportions and lines of a traditional timber flush casement window, the window design it’s inspired by, but features a UPVC or aluminium profile to ensure modern thermal and security demands are met.
Which of them will complement my property?
Live in a conservation area or listed building? The planning department at your local authority is likely to accept flush UPVC windows as a window replacement as they mimic the styling of an original flush window design and will preserve its appearance.
Flush sash windows also have the pristine symmetry to match the aesthetic of contemporary dwellings. For these types of applications, they will often be finished in Black or Anthracite Grey.
The character of a standard casement window makes it compatible with just about any home, old or new, explaining its unrivalled appeal.
Ask for a full product demonstration in your local 5 Star showroom if it will help you decide whether flush casements or standard casements are the right option for your home.
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