Windows / Awning
Awning window installation
An awning window is hinged at the top and cranks outward from the bottom, so the open sash forms a small shelter over the opening. That lets you leave it cracked during a light rain.
How it works
The crank pushes the bottom edge of the sash out and up. Rain runs off the angled glass rather than in through the gap, and like a casement the lock pulls the sash tight to the frame when closed.
Where it fits well
- High on a wall for privacy with ventilation — baths, stairwells, basements
- Stacked above or below fixed picture windows to add airflow without breaking the view
- Rooms you want to vent in wet weather
- Contemporary exteriors and wide, short openings
What to weigh
- The sash opens outward — keep clear of walkways and low overhangs
- Egress codes are not met by most awning sizes; not a substitute for a bedroom egress window
- Often specified in combination with other units rather than on its own
Questions
Awning — good to know
Can I leave an awning window open when it rains?
In light rain, yes — the sash angles down and out, shedding water away from the opening. In heavy wind-driven rain, close it.
Can an awning window be my bedroom's egress window?
Generally no. Most awning sizes do not provide the clear opening an egress window requires. We can advise on a code-compliant option for that room.
Other window styles
More window styles
Next step
A better view starts here.
Tell us what's going on with your windows or doors. We'll come look, measure, and give you honest pricing — free, and no obligation.
Free in-home estimate · Westchester · Putnam · Fairfield