Windows hinged at the top are referred to as awning windows.  They are used singly or in pairs within a common frame, in which case they are hinged on the outside. Awning-style windows are a perfect blend of beauty and functionality. These windows open outward from the bottom, allowing you to pull in summer breezes with the turn of a handle. Awning windows even provide ventilation during a light rain without letting water in—a very practical consideration in many areas of the country.

A casement window (or casement) is a window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges. Casement windows are hinged at the side.The smooth, clean frame and sash profile of casement windows is ideal if you enjoy a wide-open view of the outdoors and lots of natural light. Our casement windows are side-hinged to open out on the left or right—providing full, top-to-bottom ventilation. These casement windows provide many other benefits as well—including excellent energy efficiency because of their tight seal (which results in lower energy bills), greater security and nearly effortless operation.

Gorell casement windows and awning windows—with their exquisite beauty, excellent thermal efficiency and unique functionality—are truly in a class of their own. These projecting-style windows are equipped with the best hardware in America to ensure reliable, near-effortless operation. Gorell casement windows can be left or right hinged to open to the outside, while awning windows open from the bottom to provide refreshing ventilation when you need it.

No operating window closes more tightly or securely than Gorell awning or casement windows. As a result, casement and awning windows are highly energy efficient, so that you can enjoy a new dimension of comfort in your home while keeping your home energy bills low. Manufactured to the highest standards of quality in America, they will give you decades of consistent, reliable operation and also hold their beauty throughout time.