Awning windows Hinges at the top and cranks open Typically wider than tall Commonly used high on a wall in mid-century modern homes Also used as a transom window above a door Casement windows Hinges on the side and cranks out, like a door ...
Casement windows are unique in that they often swing inward or outward on hinges rather than slide up and down like sash windows. An awning casement window has hinges at the top, so the bottom of the window swings in or out, and the hopper style has hinges at the bottom. There are als...