Making casement windows

[Bemboka]

Looking for some plans for, or thoughts based on first hand experience from, making timber casement windows. In particular types of timber and hardware used.

I have about 10 to make for my house and I'd like to learn from others experience (mistakes ?) before I make too many of my own.

[ozwinner]

Try here.

Al

[womble]

do you really 'have' to make your own?? Are you restricted with sizes? Its much easier getting secondhand ones I reckon, our place needs lots of casements too but there's no way I'm making them all :eek:

[Tools]

Oz,that link was to double hung windows.Casements are hinged on the side like a door.

Tools

[olddog]

Hi, These are about as simple as it gets for windows either single sash or double.Material sizes aprox Sill from 200x75--125x50 depending on construction,brick ,timber etc jams&head 95x20--145x35 stop bead 42x16
Good ''A'' Grade Oregon if you can get it for jams etc Hardwood sills out of Tallowood again if you can get it. well maintained will last for 100 plus years ( have a look at Queanbyan Railway Station ) can supply drawings if needed.

[Bemboka]

Yeh, I plan to make the windows because they are specific sizes in order to avoid cutting bricks into thirds (and worse) and I like the idea of making them a little different to the mass produced numbers.

I'm building the house out of Timbercrete - which is 200 thick. I'll be making the stair case as well.

[Doughboy]

Are you from Bemboka?? Or is it just your handle?

Pete

[TWC]

Many years ago I was into making timber windows and doors.

There are many different ways to go about your casements and I suggest that you use Truth hardware instead of cheaper friction stays or winders. Are you considering double glazing? All of this can make a difference to design, efficiency and cost.

Do you need to meet wind / terrain or other category ratings?
If so, you may be stuck with getting them made by one of the specialist window companies.

I recommend WRC for durability and looks if not painting, but please make sure you get a Protim or similar treatment applied, particularly before you put it together.

Good luck and if you need any advise send me a PM and I will be only to happy to help where I can.

TWC