Sightlines

Searching for window products online, you’ll soon come across manufacturers boasting of a particular product offering ‘reduced sightlines’ or, perhaps, the even more vague ‘superior sightlines’. What are these ‘sightlines’?

Combining fixed sashes with opening sashes on a window unit usually means that the upper and lower glazing lines are uneven – because the opening sashes have a smaller glazed area.

Equal sightlines are aesthetically desirable on many houses. The effect can be achieved by specifying flush casement windows – examples include Residence Collection R7 / R9, Deceuninck Heritage and Evolution windows.

A more economical way of achieving equal sightlines is to fit dummy openers to non-opening sashes of a standard (non-flush) window so that the glazed dimensions of fixed and opening sashes are the same.

Aluminium window frames are slimmer than uPVC or timber frames – hence they offer ‘reduced sightlines’. This means that you’ll see less frame and more glass.

Admiral Windows has over 30 years experience fitting replacement windows around Oxfordshire. We’ll fit the right windows for your home and for your budget – and we’ll do a proper job. For more information, please visit our website admiralwindows.co.uk – or give us a call on 01865 788333.

Originally posted to Admiral Windows blog on 21st January 2020.