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Casement window — concept diagram Side hinge · Sash opens outwards. Original illustrative drawing; proportions, colours and details do not identify a commercial model.
Concept diagram · Not to scale; no specific product represented

Opening and ventilationCrank-operated opening sash

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Casement window

The moving window section, called the sash, is hinged at the side and opens outward. Consider it when ventilation and crank operation matter in daily use.

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Why explore it

An operable sash for ventilation where you want it.

What to consider

An open sash projects into the outdoor space.

Before deciding

Check outdoor clearance and opening direction.

In everyday life
Daylight
View shaped by the section layout
Ventilation
Crank-operated opening sash
Privacy
Depends on glass and coverings
Clearance and access
Projects outwards
Maintenance
Glass, crank and seals

Exact dimensions, configuration and availability need confirmation with FenXtra. Diagrams are not to scale.

Awning window — concept diagram Hinged at the top · Bottom of sash opens outwards. Original illustrative drawing; proportions, colours and details do not identify a commercial model.
Concept diagram · Not to scale; no specific product represented

Opening and ventilationBottom tilts outwards

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Awning window

The sash is hinged at the top and opens outward at the bottom. Consider it alongside a fixed window or within a horizontal layout.

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Why explore it

A way to add ventilation to a glazed composition.

What to consider

The open sash occupies outdoor space.

Before deciding

Identify outdoor obstacles and circulation.

In everyday life
Daylight
Can suit a horizontal composition
Ventilation
Bottom tilts outwards
Privacy
Consider height and glass
Clearance and access
Outdoor clearance needed
Maintenance
Plan outside glass access

Exact dimensions, configuration and availability need confirmation with FenXtra. Diagrams are not to scale.

Picture window — concept diagram Picture glazing does not open. Original illustrative drawing; proportions, colours and details do not identify a commercial model.
Concept diagram · Not to scale; no specific product represented

Opening and ventilationNo opening in this section

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Picture window

A fixed window does not open. It frames the view; plan another way to ventilate the room.

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Why explore it

A composition that puts the view first.

What to consider

The fixed section does not provide ventilation.

Before deciding

Check access for installation and future cleaning.

In everyday life
Daylight
View-first composition
Ventilation
No opening in this section
Privacy
Sightlines need consideration
Clearance and access
No projecting sash
Maintenance
Plan access to both sides

Exact dimensions, configuration and availability need confirmation with FenXtra. Diagrams are not to scale.

Sliding window — concept diagram Horizontal movement · Configuration to confirm. Original illustrative drawing; proportions, colours and details do not identify a commercial model.
Concept diagram · Not to scale; no specific product represented

Opening and ventilationPartial opening by sliding

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Sliding window

The moving window section slides sideways within the frame. Consider this type where an outward-opening window would get in the way.

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Why explore it

Opening without an outward swing.

What to consider

The whole glazed area does not become a clear opening.

Before deciding

Confirm moving and fixed sections on the drawing.

In everyday life
Daylight
View divided by sashes
Ventilation
Partial opening by sliding
Privacy
Depends on glass and coverings
Clearance and access
No outward projection
Maintenance
Consider tracks and sashes

Exact dimensions, configuration and availability need confirmation with FenXtra. Diagrams are not to scale.

Hung window — concept diagram The lower sash slides upward. Single-hung concept; confirm the configuration. Original illustrative drawing; proportions, colours and details do not identify a commercial model.
Concept diagram · Not to scale; no specific product represented

Opening and ventilationVertical sliding

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Hung window

A sash slides up and down within the frame. A single-hung window has a moving lower sash; a double-hung window has two moving sashes.

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Why explore it

Vertical movement without projecting outdoors.

What to consider

Only part of the glazed area becomes a clear opening.

Before deciding

Confirm the single- or double-hung model and dimensions.

In everyday life
Daylight
Two stacked sashes
Ventilation
Vertical sliding
Privacy
Depends on glass and coverings
Clearance and access
No outward projection
Maintenance
Sashes and tracks need care

Exact dimensions, configuration and availability need confirmation with FenXtra. Diagrams are not to scale.

Entry door — concept diagram Illustrative opening · Direction to confirm. Original illustrative drawing; proportions, colours and details do not identify a commercial model.
Concept diagram · Not to scale; no specific product represented

Opening and ventilationConfirm whether any glass section opens

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Steel entry door

Consider the whole entrance: door, glass, handle, frame and threshold. Think about how it looks from the street and how you use it every day.

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Why explore it

A starting point for shaping the character of the exterior.

What to consider

Decorative glazing should be assessed from inside and outside.

Before deciding

Inspect the frame, threshold and support.

In everyday life
Daylight
Depends on the glazing composition
Ventilation
Confirm whether any glass section opens
Privacy
Glazing choice matters
Clearance and access
Swing direction and threshold
Maintenance
Finish, seals and hardware

Exact dimensions, configuration and availability need confirmation with FenXtra. Diagrams are not to scale.

Understand steel entry doors
Sources and notes

FenXtra presents steel doors, several decorative glass designs and a Novatech brochure. This entry does not identify a specific door model.

These are planning considerations, not technical specifications or a recommendation for a particular opening.

Two-panel patio door — concept diagram Static composition. Moving section and side must be confirmed. Original illustrative drawing; proportions, colours and details do not identify a commercial model.
Concept diagram · Not to scale; no specific product representedStatic composition. Moving section and side must be confirmed.

Opening and ventilationDepends on opening panel and screen

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Two-panel patio door

A two-panel sliding layout combines a view outside with access to the patio. Choose the opening side around the way you move through the room.

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Why explore it

The panel slides without swinging into the room.

What to consider

The total glazed width is not the clear passage width.

Before deciding

Identify the opening panel from a clearly stated viewing direction.

In everyday life
Daylight
Two glazed panels
Ventilation
Depends on opening panel and screen
Privacy
Consider yard-facing sightlines
Clearance and access
Confirm clear passage width
Maintenance
Track, glass and screen

Exact dimensions, configuration and availability need confirmation with FenXtra. Diagrams are not to scale.

Compare the options
Sources and notes

FenXtra’s patio page presents Novatech’s Loft in two- or three-panel configurations. This entry explores only the two-panel composition.

These are planning considerations, not technical specifications or a recommendation for a particular opening.

Three-panel patio door — concept diagram Static composition. Moving section and side must be confirmed. Original illustrative drawing; proportions, colours and details do not identify a commercial model.
Concept diagram · Not to scale; no specific product representedStatic composition. Moving section and side must be confirmed.

Opening and ventilationDepends on the selected configuration

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Three-panel patio door

Three glazed panels shape the view from the living room. Panel count alone does not determine how wide the doorway will open.

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Why explore it

Another way to arrange glazing across the exterior.

What to consider

More panels do not necessarily mean a wider passage.

Before deciding

Assess the existing opening before planning a different composition.

In everyday life
Daylight
Three-part glazed composition
Ventilation
Depends on the selected configuration
Privacy
Plan the sightlines
Clearance and access
Three panels; confirm doorway width
Maintenance
Access to every panel

Exact dimensions, configuration and availability need confirmation with FenXtra. Diagrams are not to scale.

Compare the options
Sources and notes

FenXtra mentions a three-panel configuration for Novatech’s Loft. Opening layout, options and dimensions must be confirmed for the project.

These are planning considerations, not technical specifications or a recommendation for a particular opening.

Opening types and configurations to explore. Confirm products, options and availability with FenXtra. Exact dimensions, configuration and availability need confirmation with FenXtra. Diagrams are not to scale.

A CLOSER LOOK

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The comparison puts opening types side by side to consider ventilation, clearance, views and upkeep. Focus on the differences that matter in your home.

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