An awning window is hinged at the top. The bottom swings out, creating a small roof over the opening. That lets you leave it open during a rain shower without water coming in — useful in Austin’s afternoon thunderstorms.
Common uses
- Bathroom windows high on the wall for privacy and ventilation
- Kitchen windows above counter-height cabinets
- Stacked under a large fixed picture window for vent + view
- Commercial storefronts where air movement matters but weather intrusion is unacceptable
Size range
Awning windows lean wider-than-tall. Typical units run 24–48″ wide by 16–30″ tall. Larger sizes are available but the awning effect diminishes past about 36″ tall.
Build
- 14-gauge steel sash and frame
- Roto cam-action hardware — one handle engages top and sides of the sash against a gasket
- Insulated low-E dual-pane glass, argon-filled
- Stainless friction hinges at the head
Screens
Interior roll-down or flat-mount since the sash swings out.
Typically paired with
Fixed picture windows (awning below), transoms above a door (operable version instead of fixed), gym walls (high awnings for airflow without heat loss).
Specifications
| Frame Material | 14-gauge welded steel, thermally broken option |
|---|---|
| Glass | Dual-pane low-E, argon-filled, warm-edge spacer |
| U-factor | 0.28 – 0.34 |
| SHGC | 0.25 – 0.38 |
| Finish | Powder-coat, interior/exterior can differ |
| Warranty | 10-year finish, 20-year glass seal |
| Lead Time | 6–10 weeks |
