{"id":1017,"date":"2019-03-20T14:36:49","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T13:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/debesto.com\/?p=1017"},"modified":"2026-02-26T23:07:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T22:07:42","slug":"are-windows-opened-inwards-better-than-british-casement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/blog\/are-windows-opened-inwards-better-than-british-casement\/","title":{"rendered":"Are windows opening inwards better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Two times lower price, more modern and easier to use hardware, comfortable cleaning and much better thermal parameters \u2013 these are some of the advantages of windows opening inwards the casement windows, i.e. those which open to the outside.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does your client want a casement window?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons that make your company\u2019s customers living in the U.S. expect windows&nbsp;<strong>to be opened outside<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We decided to divide these reasons into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Objectively irrefutable:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requirements of the Historic Preservation Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requirements for building permits<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Non-objective \u2013 easy \/ possible to change:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Habits \u2013 the client says, \u201cI want the windows the way they were\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Windows which open to the inside<\/strong>&nbsp;are unsuitable for American climate, because they won\u2019t be airtight enough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adapting to social standards \u2013 the client says, \u201call my neighbours have windows which open to the outside\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of decrease of the value of the home \u2013 the client says \u201cI will lose on the sale of the house with windows which open inwards\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear of importing windows from Poland \u2013 the client says \u201cI do not trust products from Europe\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to convince the customer to windows which open to the inside?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We must remember that when we offer windows to our clients, firstly, we have to meet all of their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the fundamental requirement indicates that in a historic district it is absolutely necessary to use casement windows \u2013 typical of local architecture, there\u2019s no discussion. We can only meet customer expectations and offer<a href=\"https:\/\/bestokna.pl\/okna-angielskie-pcv-casement-ideal-70\">&nbsp;<strong>casement windows<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"rat rat__outline\">\n    <p class=\"rat__header\">Remember!<\/p>\n    <p class=\"rat__content\"><p>First and foremost, when presenting an offer, we have to remember about needs of our clients.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2019\/03\/06092245\/okna-angielskie-zabytek-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If windows with outside opening are required by the conservator, we need to adapt to its requirements <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s consider the false objections more widely \u2013 resulting from experiences, habits, conformism:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REASONS 1 and 2:&nbsp;\u201cI want to have windows like they were\u201d&nbsp;and&nbsp;\u201call neighbours have windows which open to the outside\u201d &nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is worth asking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>why does the client think that these windows should be the same?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>what exactly drives the client when choosing windows?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>what does he expect from the windows, and why he wants exactly the same solution?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"rat rat__outline\">\n    <p class=\"rat__header\">Research the needs<\/p>\n    <p class=\"rat__content\"><p>By adding these questions to the research of the needs, we may be able to learn more about the reasons of the customer&#8217;s decision.<br \/>\nIt is much more likely that, thanks to above-men<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2019\/03\/06092244\/rozmowa-z-klientem-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REASON 3: \u201cWindows which open to the inside are unsuitable for the British climate\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical myth occurring in Great Britain. It\u2019s a fact that, in earlier times, it was much easier to make airtight windows, resistant to wind and frequent rain, if they were opening to the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason why the sashes were opening to the outside was, among other things, that during rain and strong winds the windows were sealed, because the sash pushed the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, modern&nbsp;<strong>windows opening to the inside meet the most stringent European standards for air tightness and wind pressure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows opening inwards far exceed the standdard requirements, guaranteeing waterproofness even with wind blowing over 62 mph.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"rat rat__outline\">\n    <p class=\"rat__header\">We debunk the myth!<\/p>\n    <p class=\"rat__content\"><p>Windows opened inwards, far exceed the requirements, they guarantee waterproofness even with wind, blowing over 62 mph.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2019\/03\/06091529\/rain-over-bangkok-out-of-focus-cityscape-za-szklem-okna-z-kroplami-deszczu_43263-263.jpg\" alt=\"Casement windows, myth\" class=\"wp-image-6314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2019\/03\/06091529\/rain-over-bangkok-out-of-focus-cityscape-za-szklem-okna-z-kroplami-deszczu_43263-263.jpg 626w, https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2019\/03\/06091529\/rain-over-bangkok-out-of-focus-cityscape-za-szklem-okna-z-kroplami-deszczu_43263-263-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REASON 4:&nbsp;\u201cAmerican windows have a higher quality, I do not trust products from Eastern Europe\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, just as you cannot trust SAMSUNG, because it comes from Korea, and HUAWEI because it comes from China. But all kidding aside, let\u2019s dispel the&nbsp;<strong>myth of<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>low quality<\/strong>&nbsp;in Eastern Europe, including Poland:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Polish window factories use the best components for the production of windows, from German brands: Siegenia, Roto, Winkaus, Veka, Schuco, Gealan and Aluplast. Atenttion! The most commonly used glass comes from Pilkington \u2013 the British brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polish production lines are equipped with the most modern machines<\/strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;Europe (European Union co-financed in 2010-2018).<strong>&nbsp;Almost the entire technology for the production of windows and doors has the emblems \u201cMade in Germany\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poland is in fact the largest producer of window and door windows and doors in Europe. We specialize in this segment of the economy, thus we set trends for the whole Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2019\/03\/06092244\/linia-produkcyjna-okna.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REASON 5: \u201cI will lose on the sale of the house with windows opening inwards\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another myth. Windows which open to the inside are a real benefit and an added value that a homebuyer receives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read the table&nbsp;below&nbsp;showing the advantages of windows opening inwards.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2019\/03\/06091528\/wynajmujacy-odblokowuje-klucz-do-nowego-domu-agenci-nieruchomosci-przedstawiciele-handlowi_112699-358.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Remember! Windows which open to the inside are a real benefit and an added value that a home buyer receives.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are windows opened inwards better than casement windows? \u2013 Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a typical 4 ft 10.27 in x 4 ft 8.3 in single-hung window as an example, see the benefits of opening up to technology and choosing an inward opening window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>* it\u2019s possible only in windows with more expensive hardware \u2013 Easy Clean&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/windows\/products\/window-veka-softline-82\/\"><strong>VEKA 82<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/windows\/products\/casement-ideal-70\/\"><strong>Aluplast Ideal 70 Casement<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Price<\/td><td><strong>110 USD<\/strong>&nbsp;(85 USD cheaper)<\/td><td>215 USD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time of production<\/td><td><strong>3 weeks&nbsp;<\/strong>(3 weeks faster!)<\/td><td>6 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Possibility of cleaning the window on your own<\/td><td><strong>YES<\/strong><\/td><td>NO*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 gaskets between frame and sash (more airtight)<\/td><td><strong>YES<\/strong><\/td><td>NO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ug \u2013 max coefficient of thermal insulation of glass<\/td><td><strong>0.09 (29% warmer)<\/strong><\/td><td>0.12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thermal insulation of window (U-Factor) (the lower \u2013 the better)<\/td><td><strong>0.14 (35% warmer)<\/strong><\/td><td>0.21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hardware<\/td><td><strong>New generation \u2013 Siegenia Titan with rotating rolls<\/strong><\/td><td>Roto \u2013 not upgraded for years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sound insulation<\/td><td><strong>34dB<\/strong>&nbsp;(2db quieter)<\/td><td>32dB<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<article class=\"post post--tile\">\n  <div class=\"post__image\">\n    <figure class=\"\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2023\/05\/06090919\/Rectangle-51.png\" alt=\"calculator upvc\"\/>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"post__content\">\n    <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/online-calculators\/pvc-window-price-calculator\/\" title=\"Get your free quote\">Estimate the price for inwards opening windows<\/a><\/h2>\n        <p>Check estimated prices for custom uPVC windows online with our easy calculator. <br>Customize options and get an instant PDF quote.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/online-calculators\/pvc-window-price-calculator\/\" class=\"btn btn--fill\" title=\"Get your free quote\"><span>Get your free quote<\/span><\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two times lower price, more modern and easier to use hardware, comfortable cleaning and much better thermal parameters \u2013 these are some of the advantages of windows opening inwards the casement windows, i.e. those which open to the outside. 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