Historic-Style Double Casement Window, Outward Opening

Historic two-sash composition to your specification

Historic outward-opening two-sash casement window

An outward-opening casement window in pine or oak, with a choice of colour, handle, insulating glass and defined glazing-bar patterns.

Opening type

Outward-opening casement sash

Timber species

Pine and oak

Marking

CE marked

Manufacture

Made to measure

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Opening, closing and everyday use

The window is a two-sash construction with outward-opening casement sashes. When operated, the sashes move away from the room. This can suit situations where you want to keep the interior area around the window clear of inward-swinging sashes. However, the specified opening type should always be considered in relation to the installation location and your daily routines.

For everyday use, operate the selected handle smoothly and with control. Open and close the window while guiding the sash rather than allowing uncontrolled movement. As with any timber window, attentive use helps you monitor surfaces, glass, seals and fittings. Remove visible dirt with suitable gentle products, avoiding aggressive or abrasive cleaning methods.

The handle is a configurable design feature. It shapes the direct contact during operation and forms part of the room-side appearance. State your preferred handle together with the timber, colour and glazing-bar pattern. This design choice is separate from the installed hardware: SPILKA and IPA identify the specified fittings, not freely selectable alternative brands.

When choosing, also consider how often the window is likely to be used and who will operate it day to day. These considerations do not change the specified opening type, but they can help you integrate the handle into your use plan. After installation, check regularly that the window operates as intended and that seals or hardware areas show no visible dirt. If operation seems unusual, investigate the cause rather than forcing the sash.

With a two-sash unit, the operating sequence also matters in daily use. Ask for the opening and closing sequence for your chosen version. This ensures that everyone using the window understands the intended operation and can handle both sashes in a controlled way.

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Construction, component dimensions and key specifications

The outer frame is specified as 105 × 57 mm and the sash frame as 76 × 65 mm. These component dimensions are different from the made-to-measure dimensions of the finished window. For your enquiry, provide carefully measured project dimensions and assign each value clearly in a labelled drawing.

Installation holes are specified at 14 mm. Assess the installation situation as a whole, since the masonry, connections and adjoining elements must all be included in the planning. The stated fitting components are from SPILKA and IPA. These brand names describe the specified equipment; they are not a choice between hardware brands when ordering.

The window is available with 2- or 3-pane insulating glass. Both glass constructions include a heat-reflective coating, a warm-edge spacer designated CHR and argon gas filling. The glazing seals are black rubber. State whether you require the 2- or 3-pane option when assembling your specification.

The window is CE marked and supplied with a 5-year manufacturer guarantee. These key details form part of the specified product design. For project records, keep the product name and selected features together, so technical information is not accidentally confused with that of a similarly named window type.

Pine and oak are available for the frame. You can also select made-to-measure manufacture, colour and handle style. The technical specifications provide the common basis of the product, while these orderable features define your individual configuration. This keeps fixed construction characteristics clearly separate from personal design decisions.

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Assessing the intended opening carefully

Because the casement sashes open outwards, assess the intended window opening spatially as well as measuring it. Look at the area immediately outside the window and trace where the sashes would move when opened. Relevant features may include a deep external sill, façade projections, railings, downpipes, shutters, planting or other permanently installed elements.

Also include outdoor areas used regularly. Where the opening faces a terrace, narrow path or an area used for storing items, sash movement may matter in everyday use. Assess the actual location realistically, taking account of both fixed elements and the normal way the surrounding outdoor space is used.

Measurements must reflect the actual building situation. Measure the opening at several suitable points and document noticeable variations rather than assuming a perfectly square or even shape. Clearly distinguish construction-opening dimensions from the required window dimensions. The stated outer-frame and sash-frame dimensions do not replace project-specific measurement.

Pay attention to adjacent surfaces and junctions too. Render edges, linings, window sills and structural transitions may all be relevant when positioning the window. If an existing window is being replaced, its visible external dimensions may not be enough to describe the entire opening. A clear sketch with unambiguous dimension references can prevent misunderstandings in the enquiry.

Photographs of the opening can provide useful additional information, but do not replace precise dimensions. Note the direction from which each view was taken and which adjoining components are visible. Check the space under realistic conditions and account for changes caused by movable or seasonal elements. This treats outward sash movement as part of the installation situation from the outset.

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Bringing timber, colour and lines into one design

The visual result comes from the interaction of the two-sash form, timber type, colour, handle and glazing-bar pattern. Pine and oak are available. Both can support a heritage-led design concept, but should not be considered separately from the building’s existing timber components, finishes and colours.

Colour is part of the orderable configuration. It allows you to relate the window to an existing façade scheme or treat it as a deliberate feature. Consider broad surfaces such as render or timber cladding as well as smaller details on doors, eaves or other windows. A colour can appear differently depending on surrounding materials and light conditions.

The glazing-bar pattern sets the rhythm within the sashes. Horizontal lines can relate to façade bands or neighbouring window divisions. Vertical lines can support an upright composition. Combined grids appear more subdivided, whereas the bar-free view remains calmer. The important point is to choose one of the named designs and state its full designation.

The handle also belongs to the visible room-side composition. Since a handle choice is available, decide on it together with colour, timber and glazing-bar pattern. The SPILKA and IPA hardware brands should be considered separately: they identify installed fitting components, not a selection between manufacturers.

For a coherent outcome, it can help to prepare a small project schedule of materials and colours. Note the selected timber, desired colour, handle style and the full name of the glazing-bar pattern. Add notes on adjacent components where their design should be echoed. You can then view individual choices as a coordinated window composition and communicate your preferences clearly.

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Comparing related window types and patio doors

Alongside this two-sash casement window, our range includes other windows and patio doors for different installation situations. First compare product type and opening direction. Then consider whether you need two movable sashes, a fixed-light-and-sash combination, a roof window or a patio door. You can then compare materials, glazing and design options within the appropriate product group.

The “historic outward-opening Kombi casement window” combines a fixed glazed section with one sash and offers several glazing-bar patterns. The “roof pivot window”, by contrast, belongs to the roof-window group and is operated as a pivot window with a handle positioned at the bottom. Both therefore have a different basic construction from the two-sash casement window shown here.

For windows with a vertical pivot axis, single- and double-sash reversible windows provide useful comparison; both open outwards. If the sashes should open into the room, compare the single- or double-sash inward-opening windows instead. Pay particular attention to the different opening and tilt functions, plus the materials and glazing-bar patterns listed for each product.

For ground-level access outdoors, you can also explore single-sash outward-opening patio doors. Alongside the general version, there is a historic-style option. Both product groups offer glazed designs and, depending on the design, versions with a panel. Compare door design, material choices, glazing and locking with your project requirements.

Start the comparison with the required use: standard window, roof window or patio door. Then decide on opening direction, number of sashes and any possible fixed-light combination. Finally, compare timber types, aluminium cladding, glazing and the available glazing-bar patterns. Find related products for further guidance here: Historic outward-opening Kombi casement window, Roof pivot window, Single-sash reversible window, vertical pivot, outward opening, Double-sash reversible window, vertical pivot, outward opening, Single-sash inward-opening window, Double-sash inward-opening window, Single-sash outward-opening patio door, Historic single-sash outward-opening patio door.

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Prepare your enquiry in clear steps

Start with an unambiguous project name. Use the full name “historic outward-opening two-sash casement window” so the required product is not confused with a reversible window, inward-opening window or patio door. Also note the room or façade side for which the window is intended where this helps identify its position in your project.

Then add carefully recorded measurements. A labelled drawing can show which value relates to which location. Mark particular features of the existing opening and distinguish between the construction opening and required finished size. If you are requesting several windows, give each position its own consistently used reference so details cannot become mixed up.

Next define the design features. State pine or oak, describe the required colour and specify your handle selection. Use the exact defined design name for the glazing-bar pattern. This makes clear whether you want a bar-free, horizontally divided, vertically divided or combined appearance.

Add your choice of 2- or 3-pane insulating glass. Keep this detail in the same schedule as the other product features. Images of existing windows or façade details can clarify your design reference; label which element provides guidance, such as the line arrangement or colour direction.

Finally, check all information for consistency and completeness. The product name, dimensions, timber, colour, handle, glazing and full design name should each be clearly assigned. Collect additional questions in a separate section. This concise sequence creates a clear basis on which we can discuss your enquiry in a focused way.

Is the window available made to measure?

Yes. The window is available made to measure. For a clear enquiry, carefully measure the intended opening and also state the required timber, colour, glazing, handle style and glazing-bar design.

Which timber species can I choose?

Pine and oak are available. Both are part of the defined product specification. Decide which timber best suits your project by considering the desired room effect, existing building elements and your design concept.

Can I choose the window colour?

Yes. Colour selection is one of the orderable features. This lets you coordinate the timber window with a historic façade, existing timber details or a deliberately independent colour scheme. State the specific colour in your enquiry.

Is there a choice of handles?

Yes. The handle style can be selected as part of the configuration. State your preferred option together with the other design features. The listed hardware brands instead identify installed components and are not freely selectable brand alternatives.

How long is the window guarantee valid?

This two-sash casement window has a five-year manufacturer guarantee. Keep the exact product designation and your selected configuration in the project documentation so the details can later be assigned to the window clearly.

Must the window be ordered with glazing bars?

No. You can choose a version without glazing bars. Several named glazing-bar patterns with horizontal and vertical lines are also available. This allows the division to be composed to suit the required historic façade order.

What should I consider for outward opening?

Check the opening direction at the actual installation location. Consider adjacent building elements, sills, railings, planting, drainage components and regularly used outdoor areas. Seasonal changes in the immediate surroundings should also be included in the assessment.

What glazing is available for the window?

Choose between 2- and 3-pane insulating glass. Both versions include a heat-reflective coating, a warm-edge spacer designated CHR and argon gas filling. State the required glass construction clearly in your enquiry.

Plan your window project

Planning a made-to-measure heritage-style window? Tell us the dimensions of the intended opening, your preferred timber, colour, handle, glazing and glazing-bar design. We will help you bring the chosen features together clearly and prepare an enquiry for your two-sash outward-opening casement window.