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Casement, louvered and corner windows

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Casement windows have side-hinged shutters opening like doors for full ventilation; used in residences, offices, public buildings. Louvered windows have 45-degree slats allowing air but blocking rain and view; used in bathrooms, toilets, kitchens for privacy with ventilation. Corner windows at room corners with two casements meeting without a post provide light and cross ventilation from two sides; used in living rooms, bedrooms with views.

Explain casement, louvered and corner window. Where is this type of window used?

Casement window

Shutters are hinged to the vertical frame side and open like a door, outward or inward. Full area can be opened, so ventilation is good. Used in residential rooms, offices and public buildings; common in Nepal.

Louvered window

Slats (louvres) of wood, glass or metal fixed or movable at 45 degrees in the frame. They allow air but block rain, sun and view. Used in bathrooms, toilets, kitchens, stores and where privacy with ventilation is needed.

Corner window

Placed at the corner of a room where two walls meet, with two casement windows meeting without a corner post. It admits light and air from two sides and gives cross ventilation and a wide view. Used in living rooms, bedrooms and sitting rooms of houses, where a good view is available.

 PLAN of corner window
 wall |_______________
      |   window A    |
 wall |__             |
         | window B   |

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