Openable Window

Product Description

• PlastOne Openable Window: A uPVC window system designed with one or more operable sashes, allowing the window to be opened for ventilation, airflow, and access as opposed to a fixed window, which remains permanently sealed.
• Construction: Features a uPVC frame fitted with sash(es) connected via hinges, tracks, or sliding mechanisms, along with hardware such as handles, locks, and friction stays/rollers to control opening and closing.
• Common types of openable windows:
  • Casement sash swings open on side hinges (inward or outward) for full ventilation.
  • Sliding/3-Track sash(es) slide horizontally along tracks, space-efficient and often paired with a mesh panel.
  • Louver angled blades tilt open for continuous, adjustable airflow.
  • Top-hung/Awning sash hinges at the top and opens outward from the bottom, useful for ventilation even during light rain.
• Key characteristics:
  • Ventilation control allows users to regulate airflow and indoor air quality based on need, unlike fixed windows.
  • Flexible hardware options available with multi-point locks, restrictors, and friction stays for security and controlled opening.
  • Insect protection often paired with mesh/screen panels to allow ventilation without letting in insects.
  • uPVC benefits retained resistance to rust, rot, warping, and weathering regardless of the opening mechanism used.
• Glazing options: Available with single, double (DGU), or tinted/frosted glass depending on insulation, privacy, and noise-reduction needs.
• Best suited for: Any space where regular ventilation, airflow, or emergency access is a priority bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms often used alongside fixed windows to balance light/view with functional airflow.