Casement uPVC Windows Melbourne
Casement windows are hinged on one side and swing open from the opposite edge — the most common window style in European construction and increasingly the choice for quality Australian homes. The side-hinged operation allows the full sash to open, providing maximum ventilation comparable to the entire frame area. Full perimeter European sealing compresses the sash against gaskets on all four sides when closed, achieving acoustic and thermal performance that outperforms any sliding or hung window of the same size. Novalite manufactures casement uPVC windows in single, double and triple-lite configurations.
Casement uPVC Windows — Features & Benefits
Multi-point locking compresses sash against perimeter gaskets on all four sides — far superior to sliding window seals.
Full sash swings open exposing the entire frame width to airflow.
Hardware engages at multiple points around the frame simultaneously for security and sealing.
Argon-filled double glazed units with Low-E coating as standard. Triple glazed available.
Available in one, two or three sash configurations for any opening width.
Manufactured to your exact dimensions at our Melbourne factory.
Full Perimeter European Sealing
The defining performance advantage of casement windows over sliding alternatives is the perimeter seal. When a casement sash is closed and locked, multi-point hardware pulls the sash tight against rubber gaskets running around all four sides of the frame. This compression seal creates a weathertight barrier around the entire perimeter of the glass. Sliding windows can only seal on two sides (top and bottom tracks) with brush seals on the sliding edges. The result is that casement windows provide substantially better acoustic and thermal performance than sliding windows of equivalent size.
Maximum Ventilation
Because the entire sash swings open from the frame, casement windows expose the full frame width to airflow. A double or triple-lite casement with all sashes open provides ventilation equivalent to almost the entire frame area — significantly more than a 2-lite slider of the same width, which can only open approximately half its area. For rooms where ventilation is a priority — bedrooms, living areas, home offices — casement windows are the superior specification.
Casement 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.
→Maximum Ventilation, Maximum Performance
Casement uPVC windows outperform sliders on every thermal and acoustic measure. Get a free quote from our Melbourne factory or visit our showroom.