I enjoyed your explanation of casement windows. I am remodeling my 100 year old cottage on Lake MI and the builder recommends casement windows. Now I see why! Thank you. 12:17

I lived in Paris in my 20s & developed a true Love of Casement Windows!!! Thx for All these Wonderful Informative Videos!!!

Our NY home has casement and fixed picture windows all around. Many rooms have 2 casement windows flanking a center larger fixed window. That's how we designed and built it in 1991. We used Anderson and house still has the original windows! I have, though, had to replace a couple cranks...so this was a learning process. With casement windows, remember to keep the track clean! This is a must, because a dirty track requires a LOT more crank pressure and that damages the crank casing and/or the crank attachment to the windowsill. After replacing a couple cranks, I made it a practice to clear the tracts twice a year along with window cleaning (spring and fall cleanings). Since then, there have been no problems. Oh, one thing I did notice is that first floor casement window tracts tend to get dirtier than ones on the second floor. Our original reason for going casement windows was because we could get them bigger and could match them with picture windows to give a more seamless external appearance. Casement windows are, imo, harder to break into than double hung windows. First off, the window opens outward and there is no place on the outside that one can latch on to. Even after breaking the glass, a person has to reach in, unlatch the window at two very different points (one down low and the other up top), and then turn the crank at the bottom. OTOH, from the inside, it is easy to open and even exit a home should you need to. In fact, our windows are some 6 feet high, and it is almost like walking through a door (just get over the 1-foot sill). We've never had to do it, but even getting out of the second floor would have been easy. At our TX home, we have fixed picture and double-hung windows, but I am thinking about replacing them soon. Looking around the neighborhood, I don't see many (any?) who have used casement windows. It seems that double-hung is pretty popular here...so I am still contemplating whether to get casement windows when it comes time.

Great videos! I have all casements in my house and generally like them. Couple of minor issues: the first floor outswing gets in the way of any outside patios near them; if they’re not protected, the window unit gets rained on if open; and at the risk of revealing the Luddite that I am, you can’t put a window air conditioner in them 🤓

My man! Thank you for all the information on windows they have been very helpful for the last 4 months since we found your channel. We are changing out all are old windows with me doing the work myself to save some bread. . Now I’ can add 2 casement window in to our bedroom I love the look of them✌🏾

I love casement windows long as they are good quality. . More expansive views with no bar across the middle like a single hung window. LIke you pointed out a better seal. I like the fact that the screens are on the inside so they won't get so dirty and tend ot last longer. There is so much to like about operable casement windows.

Casements are good for ventilation if the wind is blowing the right way. The glass directs the air into the home.

Very informative. Fun to watch. Very well presented.

Thank you for the detailed explanation. We will be replacing our windows with casements.

I love your videos, if I lived in Houston I would buy windows from you!

Yeah, this is a great video. Not just a sales video. I live in Japan and they don't make casement windows in a mass scale. It needs to be custom so, of course, very expensive. Do you , by any chance EXPORT ?? We are building a kindergarten and while Japan finally has double glass , they are 30 years behind the U.S in every way. My friend is an American carpenter here and he says "Good luck finding good windows here!". But , I'm sure, like many of your customers say "I like what I like".

It's my work here in Nigeria, I have ten years experience in this Aluminum works

Informative demonstration. Thank you.

Wow good point cause we live in windy state of mass

I wish you guys where in DFW, I have learned so much about windows. Thanks!

Sounds like the thing for our school bus tiny home where the rough openings are 25"x42" and I am trying to build in good fire safety features since we'll be living off grid. Also better viewing without the horizontal sash regular windows have. Great video! Will visit your site and see if we can afford something you've got since we're not far from Houston :)

We have casements in our house currently and I loathe them. Because of where we live having bars was an overall safety upgrade when we moved in and it rendered all of our windows just about fully inoperable. But even before the bars went on the hardware (being original to the house) was pretty much all failing. I can understand why some people like them but I cannot wait to upgrade to sliding windows!

I have these and they are wonderful.

Best in Show! Many thanks, learnt muchly.

Thanks for the information! Very helpful!

The problem with casement windows is in the evenings when you close the window you trap the bugs in your house between the window and the screen. I had a home built in the 50's that has original casement windows and the bug issue was something I don't ever want to deal with again.

I wish you guys were in dallas! Great info on this video.

Casement windows are common throughout Poland and they have proven their usefulness.

Please show how to replace the cranking mechanism

Very helpful video

Very cool!

I prefer casements, but I have come across issues with not being able to close them completely without pushing from the outside. So, I do have concerns with putting them on upper levels.

Love your videos and how informative they are. We are replacing all our windows with mostly casement windows BUT we hate to buy nice windows and then cover them with a screen whether on the inside or outside. In your opinion who makes the best and most reliable retractable screens to go with the casements window?

This was fun to watch! I noticed that with most of my single hung windows, the wood is cracked where the window meets the window sill. For this reason, I am assuming casement windows would be better. However, at my parent's house, sometimes bugs get stuck between the window and screen when closing the casement windows. A gentle tap on the screen usually makes mosquitos and fireflies fly away, but beetles would be more difficult to dislodge. Any suggestions? I guess there are advantages and disadvantages to both window types, which would be a really helpful video, if you would like to consider it. Thank you!

Trying to decide if I should do Marvin essential/elevate, or Andersen 400? I know the elevate has a wood interior and I worry long term about the maintenance of it, which is why the 400 series/essential is better. Any guidance you can share her would help.

thank you very informative. i am looking for fleetwood for a 7x4 ' casement window

Any casement that opens to almost 180 degrees? Need a small window which completely opens to be flush to the wall. So it does not interfere with walkway and would also act as a servery window.

Would 3 … 36 inch wide x44 high casements be too large or awkward looking ? They’d have grills in white 3 or 3

Thanks for the video Jeff. Looking at replacement casements along the front. However we have the thick wooded shutters already installed behind the double hung. The crank would protrude out too far so shutter would not close. any ideas other than eliminate the shutters we spent big $ back 15 years ago.

I liked this because it keeps my screen clean. Is there another type of window that encloses the screen but can withstand wind?

Does Windsor have a sliding window that matches their casement? In my remodel I’m doing casement, awning and fixed but one window off our deck is in a bedroom so a slider will function better than a casement in that location. Thanks for all your great information on your channel!!

Do French casements seal as tightly as a regular casement? I need new 48 x 48 basement egress windows. They need to pull double duty though as the only way to get 4x8 sheet goods down there. So I need to be able to remove the sash, and can't have a frame in the middle.

Hello Jeff, Great video as usual - keep them coming I am learning SO much! Which type of window eg casement, would be good for a child's bedroom? The room currently has 2 large old windows at the front and side of a single storey property - SW facing 108 x 38. Was considering closing side window and finding a suitable replacement for remaining front window. Doesn't need to be as big as current size. Security (locking system) and egress and ventilation being the main considerations but good quality if not best... any pointers much appreciated.

if I understand you correctly, casement (operable window) is physically same as picture window (non-operable window) except added hardware to operate. Is it right?

If the glass fogs up on a casement window (Anderson) can the window GLASS be replaced or repaired ? and why does it fog up?

Do all window manufacturers of casement windows, make screens that can be installed? Part of what is making window purchases so hard for me as windows never show screens anymore. Some of the windows I’ll need, will regularly be opened to get cross ventilation. And I definitely don’t want mosquitoes coming inside

Oh yeah and patio and there needs to be a screen and I can’t put my ac in is correct

We are looking at putting Anderson Window 400 casement windows in our new construction. We also want that feature where you can open the window extra wide for easy cleaning. What is the largest size AW casement window that we can get that easy cleaning feature? Thanks and your videos are extremely helpful!

I have casement windows felt my whole house. The only thing I don't like about them is that a c's are not meant for casement windows.

I've got some single hungs on the back of my house and I hate how the bar across the middle disrupts the view. I'd like to do casements and was wondering if they have to be tempered since the whole window operates.

I never had good luck with casement windows because the wind is so strong that it would catch that window and pull it off track

At last ... I found your video on casement windows. We live in North N.J. on top of a windy ridge overlooking a lake, very hot in summer and very cold in winter - did I mention the wind?. My existing 2002 contractor no name vinyl windows have failed glazing seals and hardened closing seals. I've used Anderson 400 and Pella aluminum faced wood casement windows on previous houses, but one of the big box companies was pushing Simonton 6500. I thought the vinyl profile looked weak and fragile. Your videos have cleared up many points for the glass regarding Low E and inert gas fills - thanks. Most of your other videos cover different brand double hung models; considering full frame replacement casement windows; what brands would you recommend to consider? Most of the windows are triples 48" W x 60" H picture with 32"W x 60" H opening casement on either side. Its hard to view different casement windows around here. Please open a NJ office :)

me: i have to do my homework! also me after 5 sec: *watching a video about casement windows*

love the videos I wish I would have watched them before I signed a contract but I submit a notice of cancelation form before the 3 day mark and apparently they have to come back out and have us sign another cancel because the first one is just a notice to cancel which seems odd and the fact that the sales men, and two other reps from the company still don't know what model of window or rating of windows they sale , do you know of any trust worthy installers in Delaware about 1 hour south of philly?

I’ve been hearing good about Provia Endure casement windows replacements. My entire house includes transoms needs new pocket replacements. A carpenter says he can really make it look sharp with wrapping over those rotten Pella clad windows and on my stucco home will look really nice. Do you sell or know about Provia? It’s an Amish company out east. I’ve decided on Marvin Wood clad fiberglass inswing patio door with fixed window door next to it. It looks very well built. So Provia windows?

What is the model number of the Windsor casement window? It is a very nice looking window from either the interior or exterior.

Hey Jeff, If I have a w of 70 inches, is it ok to put a double casement in that space or should I opt for a triple frame?

I want to build a house someday and I'm loyal to Andersen Windows. I grew up with them and currently have them in the house I live in. I would like to use Andersen 400 series Casement and Sliding Windows. What is your opinion on the Andersen 400 Series?

The mesh screen dimishes the view?

I have a 9' foot span, the widest window anyone makes is 4 ft? It currently is filled by 3 windows. I was hoping to add more glass to clarify the view / remove framing from eye sight. Does anyone make a casement window where the spindle isn't located at the bottom? Perhaps in the middle of the frame, as some of my windows the bottom edge is hard to access due to sitting behind furniture. Thank you for your time and videos.

We are about to build a sunroom with 10 30” x 70” casement windows. We are trying to decide between Jeld-Wen V-4500, Pella 250, Anderson 400 or Windsor 7000. Any opinions or suggestions?

Hey Jeff, We're building a new house soon in NW Arkansas and are looking at the Windsor casement windows. Between the Legend, Next Dimension and Pinnacle which one would you recommend for being their "best" line? I've also been looking at the Marvin Essential casement windows and would like your opinion as to those and which would be the better choice. This will be a custom build and we're doing spray foam insulation along with an upgraded hvac and zip system so we really want a good performance window. Thanks!

I have single pane casemanet windows in OHIO!... Which windows can I replace them with, they are damaged, to make the house warmer because they are leaking air alot now.

Looking to get windows soon for a new house Would it be to my advantage to buy direct from the warehouse ? ( Marvin Windows located in warroad Minnesota )

Is casement window seal and reduce sound better than double hung thanks

Would you recommend Pella casement window + transom window V.S. One Fleetwood casement one? Thanks

On a Pella 250 series fixed middle and flanked with casements what are the mullions(?) suppose to look like?

Isn't an inoperable casement a picture window?

why does it need the crank when one could do without it? like a traditional window?

How good is LANG casement windows

building in Little Rock, AR , too far for us to use you?

whats the average cost for a castment window

How would you put a window AC unit in?

Which brand is remote controlled or voice activated

I don't thing that casement windows are practical for windy environments. Like Jeff said, the wind will damage the installation. It can rock the window and strip the hardware screw holes in the wood frame, causing the hardware to loosen over time. As the windows rock, they make annoying thumping and creaking noises. I wish that our home had sliding or hung windows.

What is rhe STC of casement window

Hi i am interest in Marvin EssentiaL all fiberglass frame casement all Black insde and out do you have a utube on this like to see what you think is it a 5 star unit get back to me Thanks

Casement windows are great, but think and plan ahead, do not install them in areas where the open sash might come into contact with people or vehicles. Great, along walkways and driveways or narrow balconies: not so great.

No French casements?