Windows
Awning Windows
Awning windows are hinged at the top and open outward from the bottom, so the open sash forms a small canopy over the opening. That geometry lets them stay open in rain without water getting in — which is why they are specified where ventilation needs to be constant.
Custom-fabricated in aluminum to your openings, with concealed top hinges and slim stay arms. Frequently combined with fixed glass above.
How awning windows work
Hinged at the top, opening outward from the bottom.
Because the sash swings outward, an awning window never intrudes into the room. That also makes it the practical choice high on a wall or above furniture, where a hinged or sliding unit would be awkward to reach and operate.
Specifications
Performance depends on glazing build-up and size. These are the ranges for this configuration.
U-factor
SHGC
Acoustic
Water penetration
Wind load
Sightlines from
Frame depths
Glazing
Spans
Warranty
Glazing
Configuration
Coatings and fill
Glass thickness
Grids
Spacer
Frame sealing
Triple glazing is available across the range. On very large panels we confirm the configuration per project.
Hardware
Premium-grade multi-point locking hardware, OEM-verified at receiving on every shipment.
Certification
NFRC certified · SGCC/IGCC certified glass · Tempered glass · ISO 9001 manufacturing
Finishes
Two coating systems, the full RAL range in both, and a different colour inside and out if you want one.
Standard
Powder coating
Baked-on polyester, electrostatically applied and oven-cured. The standard finish on most projects and the right choice inland and in the mountains.
Full RAL range
Matte, satin and textured
Hard, scratch-resistant surface
Good colour retention
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PVDF
A fluoropolymer coating specified where exposure is severe — coastal salt air, intense UV, or an elevation that takes weather all day. Markedly better resistance to fading and chalking than polyester.
Full RAL range
Superior UV and fade resistance
Resists chalking and salt-air corrosion
Specified for coastal and high-exposure work
Any unit can be finished in one colour on the interior face and another on the exterior. A warm interior tone against a dark exterior is the most common request — it lets the window match the room without fighting the elevation. Dual-colour changes nothing about thermal or structural performance.
Where awning works best
High and clerestory openings
Nothing swings inward, so the unit can sit well above head height without obstructing the room.
Bathrooms and kitchens
Constant ventilation without leaving an opening exposed to weather.
Paired beneath fixed glass
A narrow awning under a large fixed pane gives ventilation without breaking up the view.
Compare configurations
Not sure this is the right one? Here is how it sits against the rest of the range.
Two opening actions, one handle.
Side-hinged, single action, widest clear opening.
Top-hinged outward. Ventilates through rain. You are here.
Sashes slide horizontally. No swing into the room.
Largest panels. No swing clearance needed.
Folds fully back to open the whole wall.
Lifts clear of the seal — heavy panels, tight seal.
Common questions
Yes. Awning windows are hinged at the top and open outward from the bottom, so the sash forms a small canopy over the opening. That geometry sheds rain away from the opening, which is why awning windows are specified where ventilation needs to stay constant regardless of weather.
They suit openings high on a wall or above furniture, where a hinged or sliding unit would be awkward to reach — the sash swings outward so nothing intrudes into the room. Bathrooms and kitchens use them for constant ventilation, and a narrow awning paired beneath a large fixed pane adds airflow without breaking up the view.
Both are hinged, single-action windows, but they hinge on different sides. A casement is side-hinged and swings fully clear for the widest opening and best cross-ventilation. An awning hinges at the top and opens outward from the bottom, which lets it stay open in rain and sit high on a wall without intruding into the room.
Yes. A narrow awning is frequently paired beneath a large fixed pane, giving ventilation without breaking up the view — a common combination above counters, sinks or anywhere the opening should stay mostly glass.
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