Historic “Kombi” outward-opening casement window

Fixed glazed panel and opening sash in a historic composition

Historic-style “Kombi” casement window, outward-opening

A made-to-measure timber window with a fixed glazed panel, outward-opening sash, selectable glazing-bar layouts and insulated glazing.

Opening type

Outward-opening

Timber species

Pine or oak

Glazing

Double or triple insulated glazing

Marking

CE marked

01

Operation and everyday use

On the Kombi casement window, the sash is the movable part of the composition and opens outwards. The adjoining panel remains fixed glazed. In everyday use, this division is straightforward: you operate the sash while the fixed panel remains an unchanged part of the window. The combination suits projects requiring a continuous window area with both an opening and a fixed section.

Because the sash opens outwards, its movement area should remain clear in daily use. Consider items directly outside the window as well as adjacent building elements, reveals, railings or planting. This applies both to the full opening movement and to use while the sash is open. Check the outside early alongside the proposed dimensions, installation position and accessibility of the window.

The window position also matters for comfortable operation. Consider from where you will reach the handle and operate the sash. A window above a deep worktop, for example, creates different access requirements from one in a freely accessible wall opening. Include the available handle in your configuration and describe the installation situation in your enquiry where it affects operation.

The fixed glazed panel needs no operation. Its role is to provide a calm complement to the opening sash and contribute to the design of both sections. Depending on the selected glazing-bar pattern, the fixed panel may remain understated or echo lines from the sash. For everyday use, consider separately the sash’s clear movement and reach, and the visual relationship between movable and fixed glazed panel.

Before operating the window, check that the outside movement area is clear. This is especially useful when planting or other objects near the window have changed.

02

Construction, component dimensions and fittings

The construction combines an outer frame with the frame of the movable sash and a fixed glazed panel. Pine and oak are available as timber options. Coordinate this choice with the intended colour, glazing-bar pattern, handle and existing building elements. Product fittings include hardware from SPILKA and IPA.

All numerical product details are gathered here: the outer frame has component dimensions of 105 × 57 mm, while the sash frame measures 76 × 65 mm. Installation holes measure 14 mm. This product has a 5-year guarantee. Double or triple insulated glazing is available. These values describe individual components and features; they are not the depth, width or height of the complete window.

The window is CE marked. Important configuration details include size, timber species, colour, handle, glazing and the selected glazing-bar pattern. Record these features separately in your enquiry so that the composition of fixed panel and outward-opening sash is described unambiguously.

When considering frame dimensions, distinguish between a component and the complete product. The stated values refer to the outer frame and sash frame. The actual order size instead depends on the intended opening and your size enquiry. Do not transfer component dimensions directly as finished external dimensions for your project. Keep measured opening values separate from product component data in your notes.

The fixed glazed panel and sash form one combined unit. Your enquiry should therefore clearly describe not only the overall size but also the intended division. A simple sketch showing the fixed panel, sash and opening direction can support your written details. This makes clear how you understand the window from the relevant viewing side.

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Assessing the intended window opening

As the window is offered made to measure, a reliable enquiry begins with careful assessment of the intended structural opening. Measure the opening at several points, as existing walls and older junctions may be irregular. Record values so that the measuring position remains clear. Also establish from which side your sketch or description is viewed.

Next, check the surroundings of the window. Outside, the sash needs a clear movement area. Roof overhangs, reveals, railings, planting and other adjoining elements may be relevant to detailed planning. Inside, the main consideration is whether the handle remains easy to reach. A sill, worktop, furniture or other fitted items can affect how comfortably you operate the sash.

Then consider the building junction. The nature of the opening, adjoining materials and existing linings should be evident in your documents if they could affect the final dimensions. For a replacement window, it can be helpful to document the existing situation separately from the desired product dimensions. Avoid transferring dimensions from old components directly to the new window without checking them.

The orientation of the fixed panel and sash must also be clear. Terms such as “left” and “right” can be ambiguous if the viewing side is not stated. Mark the inside and outside, as well as the outward-opening sash, on a sketch. Add the required glazing-bar pattern so that its lines are assigned to the correct field. A clear drawing reduces queries when preparing your product enquiry.

This initial review does not replace a project-specific building assessment, but it creates an organised foundation. It separates measured values, observed conditions and personal design preferences. This is particularly useful for historic buildings, where openings, junctions and neighbouring elements are not always completely uniform. The clearer your starting information, the more precisely timber, colour, glazing, handle and glazing-bar pattern can be described.

06

Colour, timber and the overall visual composition

The historic effect of this window comes from the interaction of frame material, panel division, glazing-bar lines and colour. Pine and oak are available as timber options. Consider both the desired expression of the building and existing windows, doors and visible timber elements. You can then coordinate colour, glazing-bar pattern and handle with the chosen timber and overall design concept.

A choice of colours is also available when ordering. Colour can connect the window closely to a façade or make its division more prominent. On an existing building, you may use current windows, doors, cladding and other visible elements as references. In a new design concept, the window colour can form part of a wider material and colour plan. State specific colour wishes clearly in your enquiry.

The Kombi principle brings a fixed panel and an operable sash together in one window composition. Glazing bars can divide the two areas differently or carry recurring lines across both glass surfaces. An unbarred fixed panel beside a divided sash emphasises the operable section, while vertical or cross lines can connect both fields more closely in visual terms. The governing choice is one of the available, defined glazing-bar patterns.

The black rubber seals provide glass sealing, while frame colour, timber surfaces and glazing-bar arrangement determine the visual coordination. Technical equipment includes SPILKA and IPA hardware, and you may also select a handle. Record your handle preference with colour, timber species and glazing-bar pattern so that technical fittings and visible design decisions are clearly distinguished in your enquiry.

A useful approach is first to describe the desired overall effect in a few words: calm, more divided, aligned with existing lines or conceived as an independent composition. Then select a suitable named glazing-bar pattern and add your timber, colour and handle preferences. This creates an understandable selection in which every visible feature has its own purpose and need not be inferred from technical details.

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Comparing related window types and patio doors

The Kombi casement window combines a fixed glazed panel with an outward-opening sash. When comparing related products, first consider opening direction, number of sashes, operating method and intended use. Then check materials, glazing, glazing-bar patterns and other fittings directly on each window or patio door. This helps you choose the appropriate product type before setting dimensions, colour and handle.

Outward-opening alternatives include single- and double-sash reversible windows with a vertical pivot axis. For projects requiring sashes to move inwards, the related range also includes single- and double-sash tilt windows. Compare the required movement area and desired number of operable sashes with the combination of fixed panel and outward-opening sash in this historic window.

Where your project requires a window with EI30 product classification, the related range includes an inward-opening version and an outward-opening fire-rated pivot window. Both are made from oak and have double insulated glazing with a heat-reflective coating. Compare these products separately with your project requirements, as the Kombi casement window described here is not offered as an EI30 product.

For a walk-through route outside, compare the single-sash, outward-opening patio doors instead. Alongside the general version, there is a historic-style option. Both are available in pine or oak with double or triple insulated glazing; panelled designs are also provided depending on the version. The general patio door additionally offers timber variants with aluminium cladding.

Use the following selection as a starting point for comparing approved related products. Open each product to check only its own features, design and available options: Single-sash vertical-pivot window, outward-opening, Double-sash vertical-pivot window, outward-opening, Single-sash window, inward-opening, Double-sash window, inward-opening, EI30 fire-rated window, inward-opening, EI30 fire-rated pivot window, outward-opening, Single-sash patio door, outward-opening, Historic-style single-sash patio door, outward-opening.

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A clear enquiry in a few steps

Start with a clear description of your project and name the historic-style “Kombi” casement window. Include a sketch of the intended opening showing inside and outside, fixed panel, sash and opening direction. Add your carefully measured dimensions and state where they were taken. This keeps the structural opening and required window clearly separate.

Next, choose one of the named glazing-bar patterns. Do not write only “with glazing bars”; describe the lines in the fixed panel and sash separately. If you use a sketch, it should match your written description. This shows whether the fixed panel remains unbarred, receives a vertical division, or includes horizontal and vertical lines.

Then record the selected features: pine or oak, your colour preference, preferred glazing construction and handle preference. These details concern different parts of the configuration and should each have their own line. If you are still considering one feature, mark it as an open decision rather than placing several conflicting details alongside each other without explanation.

Add notes on the installation situation only where they are important for understanding. This may include adjoining building elements, an unusual opening shape or access to the handle. Separate observed conditions from desired product features. A sentence such as “There is an adjoining element outside” describes the situation; the resulting size or planning decision should be checked separately.

Finally, check that every detail uses the same viewing side and that fixed panel and sash are assigned clearly. Also check that dimensions, glazing-bar pattern, timber, colour, glazing and handle preference are included. A short, ordered enquiry is more useful than a long description with inconsistent terms. This sequence provides a clear basis for further discussion of your made-to-measure Kombi casement window.

Is the Kombi casement window available made to measure?

Yes. The window is offered made to measure. For a meaningful enquiry, we need the dimensions of the intended opening. Check these carefully at several points and also tell us whether particular building junctions or adjoining elements should be considered.

Which timber species are available?

Pine and oak are available. Both materials support the distinctive character of a timber window. You can assess which timber suits your project by considering the intended design, existing building elements and your personal preference.

Can I choose a colour for the window?

Yes. A choice of colours is available when ordering. Consider the façade, existing windows, doors and visible timber elements when deciding. Include the specific colour in your enquiry so that your design preference can be recorded clearly.

Which glazing is provided for this window?

Double or triple insulated glazing is available. Both versions have a heat-reflective coating, a warm-edge spacer and argon gas filling. State your preferred version in your enquiry so it can be considered together with the remaining product features.

What does “Kombi” mean for this window?

The Kombi principle combines a fixed glazed panel with an outward-opening sash. The precise glazing-bar arrangement follows one of the named design patterns. The fixed panel and sash can therefore appear calm or be divided by horizontal and vertical glazing bars.

Are different glazing-bar layouts available?

The range includes several defined patterns, from an unbarred fixed panel with an unbarred sash to layouts with horizontal and vertical glazing bars. The available patterns apply to both fields in different combinations and are explained in the design section of this product description.

Can I choose a handle?

Yes. A choice of handles is available when ordering. State your handle preference together with dimensions, timber species, colour, glazing and glazing-bar pattern. This keeps all design and functional details together in one clear enquiry.

How long is the guarantee for the Kombi casement window?

The “Kombi” casement window has a five-year guarantee. Include the exact product name and selected configuration in your enquiry so that dimensions, timber, colour, glazing, handle and glazing-bar pattern can be assigned clearly to the requested window.

Enquire about your Kombi casement window

Planning a historic-style window with a fixed glazed panel and outward-opening sash? Send us the dimensions of the intended opening, your preferred glazing-bar layout and your wishes for timber, colour, glazing and handle. We can help you organise the available features clearly and prepare a suitable enquiry for your project.