Windows are an integral part of a building. They not only help in the regulation of the airflow in the rooms of the buildings but also play a major role by acting as a major support to the structure of the building, regulating the heat flow, controlling the natural light, the efficiency of the building, and more. Windows serve a practical purpose regardless of whether it is a residential or a commercial building.

Along with residential buildings and apartments, windows have always been regarded as an important structure in commercial buildings too. This is because commercial windows pose to be extremely beneficial to the offices if they are used properly.

We will have a look at some of the major benefits of commercial windows, but first, let’s check out the different kinds of windows that are now being used extensively in commercial buildings and offices.

Main Types of Commercial Windows that are in Use Today!

Windows can be of several types and the kinds of windows depend on the styles of windows installed, the glass used in them, and more.

Material Used

Let’s first explore the different kinds of windows on the basis of the material or glass used in them:

Aluminium windows

Aluminium windows are the windows the frames of which are built out of aluminium. Thes kinds of windows are most commonly found both in residential and commercial buildings. They are sturdy, long-lasting and require very less maintenance.

Com-Al Windows is one of the oldest and the most reputed manufacturers and suppliers of commercial aluminium windows and doors that are extremely attractive and highly effective for commercial buildings and offices.

Laminated glass windows

Laminated glass is a type of glass for windows that is built by pasting two panes of glass with the help of a thick piece of plastic, which glues them together. This provides a good strength to  the window pane. Along with a number of benefits that laminated glass windows offer, it is important to know that these glasses, if broken, don’t scatter as sharp shards, and rather sticks to the plastic, which prevents accidents and injuries.

Tempered glass windows

Tempered glass, also known as toughened glass, is a kind of glass that is made by thermal tempering process. These glasses are heated to around 1200 °F, after which the external surfaces of the glasses are rapidly cooled, which creates a stron compression effect.

Using tempered/toughened glasses, or laminated glasses in commercial buildings are a part of the Australian building regulations. These glasses are stronger than the usual annealed glasses. Like the laminated glasses that we discussed earlier, tempered glasses are also less harmful when broken. This is because tempered glasses are broken into small pieces rather than the risky shards into which the the other glasses break.

Glazed windows

Glazing is the term used to denote the fixing of glass into the frames, which are fastened to the opening of the external walls of the buildings meant for windows.

The glazed windows can be single-glazed, double-glazed and triple-glazed, which exponentially increases in insulation with the multiplication of the glazing. The increase in glazing makes windows more energy-efficient and insulators of heat and sound.

While the double-glazed windows contain 2 glass panes fixed together, the triple glazed windows contain 3 panes of glasses that are separated by spacers, which are separated by an inert gas like argon or krypton, which makes for insulating barriers.

Style/Appearance of Windows

Here are the different types of windows that are distinguished by their appearance:

Fixed windows

Fixed windows are those that have window panes fixed to the frames. They don’t possess any mechanism to open or close. These windows primarily allow the natural light to enter a building.

Sliding windows

Unlike the fixed windows that are fixed, the sliding windows have panes that can move while being fixed in their frames. Sliding windows are of two types, one which can slide vertically and the other type can slide horizontally. These types of windows are commonly found in shops.

Casement windows

Casement windows are commonly found in commercial buildings. These windows can open and close, the motion of which closely resembles the opening and closing of the doors. Casement windows can either include single or numerous window pane panels.

Awning windows

Awning windows are designed to be hinged at the top and opened from the top. These kinds of windows are often used for closets, bathrooms and other places that generally require privacy.

Pivoted windows

Pivoted windows are primarily built as casement windows, which are designed with a pivoting mechanism. The pivots of the windows allow the window panes to swing to and fro or oscillate. This oscillation of the window panes can happen vertically or horizontally, which depends on the position of the pivots.

Double hung windows

The double hung windows have two panes attached to one single frame. These window panes are generally positioned one on top of the other and can slide vertically within the frame. This helps the windows to open from the top or the bottom.

Along with the types defined there are numerous other kinds of windows used for commercial purposes that provide one benefit or the other to the offices and commercial buildings. However, it is important to consider the quality, efficiency and the materials used for the same.

With Com-Al Windows Pty Ltd, you need not worry about getting class-apart commercial aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling systems installed at your commercial buildings and offices. Based in Perth, Western Australia, we provide high-quality commercial windows and doors, with a wide range of glass fittings, all of which complies with the Australian standards.