Awning uPVC Windows Melbourne
Awning windows are hinged at the top and open outward from the bottom using a crank handle. The sash projects outward at an angle — like an awning over a shop — creating a ventilation gap at the bottom while the top remains in place. This geometry means rain hitting the glass runs down and away from the opening, allowing the window to stay open in light to moderate rain without water entering the room. Novalite manufactures awning uPVC windows with double glazed argon-filled units and crank hardware designed for decades of smooth operation.
Awning uPVC Windows — Features & Benefits
Projecting sash geometry shelters the opening gap from rainfall — ventilate even when weather is unpredictable.
Crank handle provides controlled, easy opening and closing. Locks at multiple points when closed.
Full perimeter locking engages when crank is in closed position for weather and security sealing.
Argon-filled double glazed units as standard. Triple glazing available.
Frame and hardware are suitable for humid wet-area installation without corrosion or deterioration.
Frequently combined with fixed uPVC panels above or below for larger window compositions.
Ventilate in the Rain
The awning window unique geometry is its defining advantage. Because the sash is hinged at the top and projects outward at the bottom, rainfall hits the outer face of the glass and runs outward away from the frame opening. The opening gap is at the bottom of the window, sheltered by the projecting sash above it. This means awning windows can remain open during light to moderate rain — providing continuous fresh air ventilation through Melbourne's unpredictable weather without the risk of water entering the room.
Ideal for Bathrooms and Kitchens
Bathrooms and kitchens require frequent ventilation to remove moisture, cooking odours and steam — often at times when the weather outside is not ideal. The awning window is the standard specification for these rooms precisely because it can ventilate regardless of rain. Awning windows are also commonly installed in kitchens above a splashback where a larger window below would obstruct bench access, and in bathrooms where privacy requirements limit glazing height.
Awning uPVC Windows — FAQ
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All uPVC Window Types
Dual-mode: opens inward or tilts. Most versatile.
→ Tilt & SlideSlides horizontally then tilts. No swing clearance.
→ Tilt OnlyFixed tilt angle. Child safety, bathrooms, high-level.
→ AwningTop-hinged, crank-operated. Ventilates in rain.
→ Pushout AwningNo crank handle. Heritage-appropriate appearance.
→ SlidingHorizontal. No swing clearance. Contemporary style.
→ StackerMultiple panels stack. Maximum opening width.
→ Bi-FoldAccordion fold. Full-width opening. Kitchen servery.
→ CasementSide-hinged. Maximum ventilation. European sealing.
→ FixedNon-opening. Custom shapes. Maximum light.
→ Double HungBoth sashes move. Heritage, Federation, Edwardian.
→Ventilate Year-Round, Rain or Shine
Awning uPVC windows solve Melbourne's unpredictable weather problem. Get a free quote or visit our showroom to see awning and pushout awning windows side by side.