Window style advice

[BSAschields]

Sorry in advance but the only way this is related to the garage is that I cant start my garage build until I finish the kitchen..... (According to the boss)

Simple question though

Its a turn of the century brick farm house. Updated double hung windows throughout the main house but the kitchen bumpout was not updated (or insulated) since the 50's . My question is a styling question . Double hung or casement. I am leaning towards casement because I want the unobstructed view. Plus the Kitchen is going to lean toward "modern" style cabinets/appliances , flooring/ceiling and LED lighting. 90% of the wall is going to be covered with windows now and it can be seen from the livingroom so I am just making sure I wont regret casement over double hung for any reason.

Thanks in advance for the advice

 

[DC73]

I am just making sure I wont regret casement over double hung for any reason.

I don't think you'll regret having casement windows. In my opinion, they are a superior window. They are generally more energy efficient. I recently replaced all of the double hung windows in my house with casement windows and I love them.

They offer one type of casement window called an awning window. It hinges at the top and opens from the bottom. You can leave them open when its raining. I put them in my workshop and now wish I had installed a couple of them in my house.

Good luck,

DC

 

[thammel]

My parents' 1956 built house was a brick rancher with all casement windows that were hinged at the top. We had great clear view out. Sometimes they would not seal great but that was old technology. A couple of other issues; difficult to climb out or in if you need to, not readily amenable to window fans or AC units. But these days we all have central AC so that's not a problem. And most of us don't climb out the windows....anymore.

Tom

 

[oldgoat]

I had a aunt and uncle that put casement windows in and they liked them except for if the wind was blowing from the right direction it tended to put a strain on it they thought. I put some awning windows on the north side since were wider than tall. Like them a lot since the wind doesn't seem to bother them and I can leave them open when it rains. However since they are fairly high on the wall they are totally useless for trying to get out of.

 

[volleyball]

Go big and go slider. Now that dishwashers are the norm, they are putting big picture windows over the sink.
I replaced my double hung with a slider. It also tilts in to wash but makes a great pass through for parties.

 

[wssix99]

If the windows face the street, you should copy what's there so you don't harm your curb appeal. If not, you should be able to us whatever you want.

One thing to think about is screens. Screens go on the inside for casements, which can get really messy in the kitchen.

 

[Kaizen]

I prefer double hung. I have much less issues with them. It also really bugs me for some reason when I see a house with casements that open different ways. Also with a doublehung you get a breeze no matter what. Casements either funnel it in or out.
I do agree some of the high end casement windows that **** the window in as you lock it are really energy efficient.
I wouldn't worry about the look. make sure either are trimmed out the same on the outside and no one will notice. Same goes for a modernish looking kitchen. black cabinets and stainless will go with either.

 

[Jackfre]

I have two 2' casements flanking a 4' fixed over the kitchen sink. The casements are certainly easier to open reaching over the counters. Problem is, they are a real head knocker when open. I've set some posts to direct traffic until we landscape the back. Fire codes here require X amount of egress and upstairs we could not meet the code and so have all large casements upstairs. On the paired windows we hinge them in the middle. That workers well for picking up the breeze. we like them.

 

[BSAschields]

Thanks everyone.... Good tips here. One step closer to the garage build..... She even said last weekend..... "Which side of the yard are you planning to build the garage? " Thats the first time she even acknowledged the fact that I want another garage without shooting it down ..... Happy wife, happy life, I guess