Oct 2, 2004

Certainteed awning window

I love awning-type windows in a bathroom. It allows full ventilation even in light rain and hardly compromises you in inward view. These Certainteeds have dual-glazed obscure glazing to boot. Once closed, they're completely weather-tight and fully insulating.

Despite its smaller retrofit size (due to being installed over the existing frame), the ventilation area is actual larger than the replaced slider because the entire sash is operable. The crank operation is smooth, positive and solid-feeling. It feels firm and secure. The double gasket design is excellent. I'm quite amazed at the high quality and performance of these vinyl windows. Highly recommended.

Total cost, after tax, of the 3020 shown: $267
Total cost, after tax, of the 2020 in adjacent bathroom: $238

Old aluminum slider shown above. Sash was removed, but frame was kept. Wood stool and apron was removed and rebuilt.

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