Casement Window with Two Outward-Opening Sashes

A paired-sash arrangement designed to open outdoors

Two-Sash Side-Hung Window — Exterior Opening

Made to the dimensions required for the project, this window is available in pine or oak, with aluminium cladding offered for either timber. Select the colour, handle, glazing build-up and named glazing-bar layout for your design.

Opening operation

Side-hinged sash with an exterior swing

Material

Pine or oak, with an aluminium-clad option for either wood species

Glazing

Insulating glass with heat-reflective coating, CHR warm-edge spacer and argon fill

Marking

CE marked

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Working through everyday operation

The two side-hinged sashes form a single unit and swing toward the outdoors. Their movement therefore avoids the indoor side of the opening, but the surrounding room still deserves attention. Consider the people using the window, handle reach, frequency of operation and the position of nearby furniture or fittings.

As the main touchpoint, the handle also contributes to the window's appearance. It can sit quietly against the frame finish or act as a deliberate accent. SPILKA or IPA hardware is specified for the technical assembly; choosing the visible handle is a separate design decision. Describe any preferred shape, feel or visual treatment in the enquiry.

Match the details to the room's normal routine. Easy reach and immediately understandable operation may matter most in a frequently occupied space, whereas visual coordination may take priority in a room used less often. These choices do not alter the basic product type; they refine how the available selections fit the intended use.

Operate the sashes and handle without excessive force. If their motion or feel changes, ask a qualified person to assess the window. Cleaning products and care methods must suit the chosen timber or aluminium-clad surface and the actual installation conditions rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all routine.

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How the window is built and measured

The unit has two side-hinged sashes intended to open toward the exterior. Four material versions are offered: pine, aluminium-clad pine, oak and aluminium-clad oak. The installation holes have a diameter of 14 mm. This is a component detail, so the holes, supporting construction and proposed connection should be assessed together when the installation is planned.

The fixed-frame section is specified as 105 x 57 mm; with aluminium cladding, it is 115 x 57 mm. Sash-frame sections are listed as 76 x 65 mm for timber and 86 x 65 mm for the clad version. These dimensions apply only to the components named. They are not overall window dimensions and cannot replace confirmed measurements for the opening or order.

The available insulating-glass build-ups are 2-pane and 3-pane. Each uses argon fill, heat-reflective coating and a CHR warm-edge spacer. The glass seals are black rubber. Include that dark material in the finish review without assuming that it will appear as a uniformly prominent border from every angle.

The window is stated to be CE marked and is offered with a 5-year commercial warranty. Keep the final dimensions and the selected timber, cladding, glazing, bar pattern, colour and handle in the project file. This provides a clear record of both the technical product details and the choices made for the individual order.

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Checking the opening before dimensions are set

Accurate custom production starts with a dependable survey of the opening. Take readings at several points because existing openings may be uneven, and visible finishes may hide the true connection zone. Final order dimensions should follow an appropriate professional measuring method. Photographs and sketches provide valuable context but do not replace verified measurements.

Because both sashes move outdoors, the complete exterior sweep must remain usable. Check reveals, railings, exterior shading, plants, neighbouring hardware and any other projection near the opening. Future access for operation, care and cleaning also needs to be planned for the specific location; the product name cannot establish whether adequate clearance is present.

Although the sash movement is external, indoor comfort can still depend on the sill, wall finishes and handle location. The perimeter detail must also suit the adjoining construction. Masonry, wood framing, cladding and remnants of an existing frame may each need a different solution. Made-to-measure production defines the product size, not the installation or connection design.

Where several windows share an elevation, document the reference heights and visible alignment points. Glazing bars, frame edges and adjacent openings can only be coordinated when their positions are known. For replacement work, provide close views and photographs of the entire elevation; for new construction, drawings can supply the broader relationship.

Ask a qualified person to inspect the opening and supporting construction if either is uncertain. Forward the confirmed dimensions to Bloomcabin along with known obstructions and relevant connection information. A well-documented site allows the material, glass and visual choices to be considered against the real installation.

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Bringing timber, cladding and colour together

Pine and oak are both offered as exposed-timber versions or with aluminium cladding. Each creates a different relationship between the interior wood surface, exterior finish and adjacent building materials. Review the options in the setting of the room and façade rather than choosing from a small sample in isolation.

Frame colour may recede into the wall, connect with existing elements or become a deliberate accent. View samples beside the roof, façade, doors, exposed metal and interior palette, preferably under relevant light. Existing wood finishes are another useful reference when deciding whether a colour belongs with the property.

Consider the frame finish and glazing-bar layout as one composition. A restrained colour can visually calm a closely divided pattern, while contrast can draw attention to an unbarred design. These are design possibilities, not assured outcomes: ambient light, surroundings and viewing distance all affect the completed appearance.

The handle should be reviewed at the same time. Its form and finish may echo other operating hardware in the building or create a distinct accent. Explain the preferred effect in the enquiry.

A brief list of priorities can help resolve timber and cladding decisions. Decide which wood appearance is wanted indoors, how the outside finish should relate to adjoining materials and whether several units need a coordinated look. Bloomcabin can then consider material, colour, bars and handle as one design request.

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Comparing other window and door configurations

Start with the function required at the opening. Establish the number of moving sashes, their direction and movement, and whether a fixed glazed section is needed. The installation position matters too: a wall window, roof window and patio door answer different needs. Choose the appropriate format before moving on to finishes, glazing and decorative details.

Both combination side-hung models pair a fixed glazed section with an operable sash that opens outdoors. Pine or oak and either 2-pane or 3-pane insulating glass are available for each. The regular version also permits aluminium cladding over either timber; the historic-style version is offered in pine or oak. Several glazing-bar layouts allow the opening and fixed portions to be coordinated.

For a sloped roof, the range includes a pivot window in aluminium-clad pine. It has a bottom-mounted operating handle and 2-pane insulating glass with argon fill and heat-reflective coating. The related vertical-axis reversible windows have either one sash or two, move outward and are offered in pine or oak, including clad variants. Another single-sash model opens inward, includes tilt operation and uses Roto Frank hardware.

For direct passage outdoors, compare the single-sash patio doors that swing to the exterior. Both specify SPILKA and ASSA hardware with 3-point locking, while the available glass and panel arrangement depends on the version. The regular door comes in pine or oak, with aluminium cladding offered for either; the historic-style door is listed in pine or oak. Bar and infill patterns provide the associated visual choices.

Use a functional sequence for the comparison. Confirm the installation position, required product category and opening direction first. Then decide whether the project needs one or two sashes, fixed glazing, tilt operation or a doorway. After those points are settled, compare the materials, glazing build-ups and patterns available for the selected format. The related records below provide further detail. Combination Side-Hung Window with Exterior Opening, Historic-Style Combination Side-Hung Window with Exterior Opening, Roof-Mounted Pivot Window, Single-Sash Vertical-Axis Reversible Window with Exterior Opening, Two-Sash Vertical-Axis Reversible Window with Exterior Opening, Single-Sash Inward-Opening Window, Single-Sash Exterior-Opening Patio Door, Historic-Style Single-Sash Exterior-Opening Patio Door.

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Preparing a clear project enquiry

Begin with a compact project overview. State whether the work involves a new building, renovation or replacement, then outline the room, façade and intended role of the window. A structured summary is more useful than a series of unrelated preferences.

Gather measurements that can be trusted and add photographs, elevation views or a simple sketch showing adjacent construction. Mark which figures have been professionally verified and which remain preliminary. This helps separate settled information from details that still need investigation or discussion.

Identify the material version next: pine, oak, aluminium-clad pine or aluminium-clad oak. Note the proposed colour and the surfaces it is meant to complement. When several windows or doors belong to the same scheme, include an overall view so repeated lines and material relationships can be understood.

Choose the 2-pane or 3-pane glazing build-up and give the glazing-bar layout by its complete listed name. Doing so distinguishes horizontal divisions from vertical ones. Record the handle preference separately; if no model has been chosen, describe the appearance or feel you want instead.

Finish by checking the selections together. Review whether the bar layout belongs with the façade, whether both interior and exterior finishes have been considered, and whether colour and handle follow the same visual direction. Mention unusual site constraints, identify non-negotiable choices and flag subjects on which guidance would be useful. That hierarchy gives Bloomcabin a practical basis for addressing the remaining details.

Can the window be made to project dimensions?

Yes. It is offered as a made-to-measure window. Supply confirmed opening dimensions and describe the surrounding construction. If the opening or perimeter detail has not been established, arrange an on-site assessment by a qualified professional before approving the order size.

May I select the colour?

Yes. Consider the colour alongside the wood species, any aluminium cladding, the façade, interior finishes and existing building elements. Explain the intended effect for the indoor and outdoor faces as clearly as possible.

Can I specify the handle?

Yes. The visible handle is selectable, so its appearance, reach and normal operation should all be considered. SPILKA and IPA identify technical hardware used for the product; they do not constitute a separately promised choice between hardware manufacturers.

How long is the commercial warranty?

Bloomcabin offers a 5-year commercial warranty for this window. Retain the warranty documents with the order record showing the dimensions, material version, glass build-up, bar pattern, colour and handle.

What does aluminium cladding change?

Both pine and oak can be ordered with aluminium cladding. It changes the exterior material treatment and the listed dimensions of the affected frame sections. Assess the clad and all-timber versions against the façade, colour scheme and adjoining materials.

Which glazing-bar layout should I choose?

Compare the offered layouts by proportion, direction and their connection with the architecture. A simpler elevation may suit fewer subdivisions, while neighbouring windows with small fields may support a closer pattern. Make the decision using the complete façade rather than only a stand-alone window sample.

How do I account for cleaning access?

Plan how the exterior glass and frames will be reached because the sashes move outdoors. Installation height, nearby construction and landscaping can all affect access. If the location is difficult to reach, establish a safe cleaning and access approach suited to that property.

What information belongs in the enquiry?

Send opening measurements, photographs, sketches and a short explanation of the project. Include the preferred timber or clad version, colour, handle, glazing and bar layout. Note neighbouring construction and any design constraint that may affect the completed specification.

Assemble your window brief

Send Bloomcabin the verified opening dimensions, chosen material version, glazing build-up and glazing-bar layout, together with your colour and handle preferences. We can review the selections as one scheme and help clarify outstanding design questions before you order.