Outward-Opening Casement Window “Kombi”

Fixed light and opening sash in a coordinated composition

Outward-Opening Side-Hung “Kombi” Window

A made-to-measure combination window with a fixed light and outward-opening sash, available in pine or oak, each with an optional aluminium cladding. Choose the colour, handle, glazing and one of the specified glazing-bar patterns to suit your project.

Opening type

Outward opening

Material

Pine or oak, each also available with aluminium cladding

Glazing

Coated insulating glass with warm-edge spacer and argon filling

Customisation

Made to measure with colour and handle choice

01

Operation and everyday use

The defining operable part of this combination window is the outward-opening sash; the second light remains fixed. In daily use, you therefore operate only the designated sash, while the fixed light is an immovable part of the complete composition. This clear division suits projects requiring both an opening section and a quiet glazed area within one continuous window surface. The available handle choice lets you select the operating element to suit the planned use and design of the window.

Because the sash moves outwards, it does not require a corresponding swing area inside the room when opened. This can matter when arranging furniture or other items indoors. The outside area must also be included in your planning: before deciding, check whether the proposed installation situation suits the opening direction. Consider not only the wall opening itself, but also practical use of the window in your individual project. The opening type should therefore be established early, rather than being determined later by glazing bars or colour.

For unambiguous planning, identify the fixed light and sash clearly in your enquiry. A simple drawing from a stated viewing direction helps show both components and the required glazing-bar pattern clearly. This is especially useful where the fixed light and sash have different divisions. Include the complete pattern name and show in the sketch how its specified divisions should appear in the planned window elevation.

The handle choice forms part of the available specification. SPILKA and IPA hardware is stated for the construction; consider the specific handle selection separately. In your enquiry, describe which handle suits your project and how the window will be used day to day. Together with dimensions, frame material, colour, glazing and glazing-bar pattern, this provides a clear product specification.

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Construction, materials and component dimensions

The frame is available in pine, pine with aluminium cladding, oak, and oak with aluminium cladding. State the timber choice and decision on aluminium cladding together as one material specification. Profiles vary by version. The outer frame is specified as 105 × 57 mm; with aluminium cladding, its component dimension is 115 × 57 mm. The sash frame is specified as 76 × 65 mm; with aluminium cladding, its component dimension is 86 × 65 mm. These are profile or component dimensions, not the overall dimensions of the window.

Installation holes are specified as 14 mm. This value describes the holes and must not be read as the wall-opening dimension or a fixing spacing. Project-specific manufacturing dimensions are still needed to plan the complete window element. Because the product is made to measure, clearly distinguish overall dimensions in your enquiry from the component dimensions stated here. A labelled dimension sketch is more informative than an unexplained sequence of numbers.

The window is designed for 2- or 3-pane insulating glass. Its glazing includes a heat-reflective coating, warm-edge spacer (CHR) and argon filling; black rubber gaskets are used at the glass junction. The “Kombi” side-hung window is CE marked and carries a five-year guarantee. State the required glazing construction separately from dimensions, materials and design information in your enquiry.

SPILKA and IPA hardware is used in the construction. Made-to-measure production and the choice of colour and handle are among the individually selectable points. You can also choose the offered material version, glazing and a suitable glazing-bar pattern. Always state the material in full, for example pine with aluminium cladding or oak without aluminium cladding, so that the required frame construction is clearly described.

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Assessing the proposed opening correctly

As the combination window can be made to measure, planning begins with a clearly documented building opening. Assign every dimension clearly rather than sending only a series of individual figures. A sketch should show the viewing direction from which it was prepared and identify the inside and outside. Also mark the fixed light and sash to match the required construction. This makes dimensions, opening direction and window elevation understandable together.

Check the opening at several suitable points so that possible variations in the existing building situation become visible. Published dimensions for the outer frame, sash frame and installation holes do not replace project-specific details for the building opening and required overall window size. Record these three types of dimension separately and label all values clearly. This applies to existing buildings as well as new builds where the proposed opening is already shown in planning documents.

For this product, the opening direction is an essential planning consideration. The sash moves outwards, so sufficient clear space for its intended operation should be allowed on the outside. Check existing or planned building elements and objects there that could obstruct its movement. The actual installation situation is decisive: the outward-opening concept should suit both the built surroundings and the intended use of the window.

Add the selected glazing-bar pattern directly to the same elevation that identifies the fixed light and sash. This makes it easier to compare dimensions and design information. If the opening is irregular or has special connection conditions, show this clearly in the project description and sketch. Clear documentation separates building-opening dimensions, required overall window dimensions and published profile dimensions, helping us process your enquiry accurately.

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Colour, material and visual composition

The appearance of the combination window results from the interaction of material, colour, glass surfaces and glazing bars. Pine and oak are each available as a timber version or with aluminium cladding. Do not shorten these material descriptions, as the aluminium cladding is linked to the selected timber. Which version suits your project is a design decision you can make in relation to the internal view, external view and existing architecture.

A colour choice is available. Describe your preferred colour as precisely as possible and associate it with the selected material version. Assess the desired colour from both the inside and outside, and in relation to the architecture. A labelled overview or elevation sketch is particularly helpful when several windows are to be incorporated into an existing colour and façade scheme.

The relationship between fixed light and sash shapes the overall appearance. A fixed light without glazing bars can appear as a large, calm surface, while bars in the sash create a finer order. Where both areas are divided similarly, the composition may appear more regular. Different glazing-bar patterns create deliberately unequal emphasis. This design effect is best assessed using a simple façade elevation that also considers adjacent lines, openings and building elements.

The handle choice is also part of the visible window specification and should be considered separately from the hardware. Name the required handle with the material, colour and glazing-bar pattern in a concise project overview. This makes it easier to assess whether the individual choices support the same design direction. Black rubber gaskets form the technical glass junction; frame material, colour, glass surfaces and glazing-bar divisions are otherwise particularly important to the overall impression.

07

Compare related product types purposefully

The “Kombi” side-hung window combines a fixed light with an outward-opening sash. If this basic form does not suit the proposed opening, it is worth comparing other window and door types in our range. Start with the key project questions: is the element for a façade or roof, should it open inwards or outwards, and do you need one or two moving sashes or a patio door? You can then compare materials, glazing and design for the appropriate product type.

For a roof opening, a pivot roof window with a bottom-mounted operating handle is available. For outward-opening façade windows, single- or double-sash reversible windows with a vertical pivot axis can be an alternative to the fixed-light-and-sash combination. Like the Kombi model, these windows are available in pine or oak, each also with aluminium cladding, and are offered with 2- or 3-pane insulating glass. Available glazing-bar patterns differ by product type.

If the window needs to open inwards, single- and double-sash versions with tilt function are available. Both are offered in pine or oak, each also with aluminium cladding, and use 2- or 3-pane insulating glass. For fire-resistance requirements, there is also a separate inward-opening EI30 window in oak with 2-pane insulating glass. Select the appropriate category before choosing details, based on the planned opening type and use.

For access to a terrace, single-sash outward-opening patio doors may be more suitable than a window. They are available in a regular version and a historic-style version. Depending on the version, named design patterns include undivided glazing, horizontal or vertical glazing bars, and combinations of glazing and panels. Alongside the design effect, compare whether your project needs an operable window or a full patio entrance.

The following related products provide an overview of suitable alternatives for roof openings, inward- or outward-opening façade windows, EI30 requirements and terrace access: Pivot roof window, Single-sash reversible window with vertical pivot axis, outward opening, Double-sash reversible window with vertical pivot axis, outward opening, Single-sash window, inward opening, Double-sash window, inward opening, EI30 fire-rated window, inward opening, Single-sash patio door, outward opening, Historic-style single-sash patio door, outward opening.

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Prepare your enquiry step by step

Start your enquiry with a brief project description and confirm that you require an outward-opening combination window with a fixed light and sash. Describe the intended installation situation and include a simple window elevation. Always state whether the drawing is viewed from inside or outside. This makes it possible to consider the required composition, opening direction and built context together from the outset.

Then add the intended manufacturing dimensions and distinguish them clearly from building-opening dimensions and published profile information. A labelled sketch can bring together dimension lines, fixed light, sash, inside and outside, and viewing direction in one document. Use metric units consistently and avoid unlabelled individual values. Any special features of the opening or adjoining building elements should also be clearly shown in the drawing or project description.

Next, select the complete material version: pine, pine with aluminium cladding, oak, or oak with aluminium cladding. Add your colour preference and required handle version as separate points. This makes clear which information concerns frame construction, colour effect and operating element. SPILKA and IPA hardware belongs to the technical product details and should not be confused with the available handle choice.

Then state the required construction with 2- or 3-pane insulating glass and include the complete designation of the selected glazing-bar pattern. Check that the fixed light and sash in your sketch are divided as in the chosen pattern. Where areas are divided differently, it should be clear which glazing bars belong to the fixed light and which to the sash. A stated viewing direction prevents misunderstandings between internal and external elevations.

Finally, check that opening type, dimensions, material version, colour, glazing construction, glazing-bar pattern and handle choice are complete and consistent. Ensure all drawings are labelled and that building-opening dimensions, required overall window dimensions and profile dimensions remain clearly separate. A structured enquiry gives us a clear overview of your project and helps us assemble your made-to-measure outward-opening “Kombi” side-hung window accurately.

Which material versions can I enquire about?

The “Kombi” side-hung window is available in pine, pine with aluminium cladding, oak, or oak with aluminium cladding. State your preferred material version with the other project details in your enquiry.

Can I choose the window colour?

Yes. A colour choice is one of the available purchase decisions. As the intended effect depends on the material, glazing-bar pattern and surroundings, describe your preferred colour as clearly as possible and state it together with the selected material version.

Is there a choice of handle?

A handle choice is provided. Include your preferred handle directly in the enquiry so it can be considered alongside material, colour, glazing, glazing-bar pattern and dimensions. The named hardware brands do not independently guarantee a choice of brand.

How long is the guarantee for the combination window?

The “Kombi” side-hung window carries a five-year guarantee. Keep your order documents and complete product specification so that the selected version, dimensions, material, colour, glazing, glazing-bar pattern and handle are clearly documented.

Can the fixed light and sash have different divisions?

Yes. You can choose a glazing-bar pattern in which the fixed light and sash are divided differently. For example, an undivided fixed light can be combined with a sash divided by horizontal or vertical glazing bars. Select one of the available glazing-bar patterns.

Is the combination window suitable for an individual building opening?

Made-to-measure production allows the window to be matched to the proposed building opening. We need reliable opening dimensions and a clear description of the installation situation. Include the outward movement of the sash in your planning.

Is aluminium cladding available with both pine and oak?

Both timbers are listed in versions with aluminium cladding. It is important to state not only “aluminium”, but also the required timber. This makes clear whether pine or oak forms the basis of your selection.

What if I need a different opening type?

First check the required operating direction. This combination window opens outwards. For other installation situations, compare it with inward-opening windows, outward-opening reversible windows or a pivot roof window. The decisive factors are installation location, opening direction and the required number of moving sashes.

Enquire about your made-to-measure “Kombi” side-hung window

Plan your combination window to suit your project. Send us the intended dimensions, required material version, preferred colour, glazing-bar pattern, glazing construction and handle choice. The clearer these details are, the more accurately we can assess your enquiry and configure the outward-opening “Kombi” side-hung window for your proposed opening.