The most common types of windows used in metal buildings are vinyl or aluminium windows. But many other materials can be used to create metal building windows, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Wooden windows, for example, are durable, have a good sealing effect, and meet environmental protection requirements, but are expensive, poorly moisture-proof, and require poor installation quality. Stainless steel windows are wear-, corrosion-, and oxidation-resistant, but are heavy and inconvenient to install.
The style of window can also vary, with casement windows, which can be inward or outward opening; sliding windows; and fixed windows, which are generally used for lighting and viewing purposes only, all being common options. The only limitation on the style of window often comes from the building design and the need to avoid supporting beams or braces.
Some companies that manufacture windows specifically for metal buildings include Plyco, which offers a horizontal slide, thermal break window with a self-flashing and self-framing design, R&M Steel, which offers dual-glazed windows, and Steelbuilding.com, which provides insulated and non-insulated windows with aluminum frames. Worldwide Steel Buildings also offer energy-efficient windows with a variety of frame colours and sizes.
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List of Trending Metal Building Windows types
Here is a list of some of the most common and trending types of windows for metal buildings:
- Wood-framed windows with steel fasteners
- Stainless steel
- Aluminium alloy
- Vinyl
Windows can also be classified by their mode of opening
- Casement windows (inward or outward opening)
- Sliding windows (left and right, or up and down)
- Fixed windows
Some brands and the windows they offer include
- Plyco: CTB500, CTBE500, Series 100, TrimLine AATL, TrimLine SS-AATL
- R&M Steel: Dual-glazed custom windows
- Steelbuilding.com: Single hung (with screen), horizontal slide (with screen), slimline with tempered DSB glass among others.
- WinTech: 2500, S250, C225, MB70
- Worldwide Steel Buildings: Energy-efficient windows with a variety of frame colours and sizes.
Brands that offer custom windows for metal buildings
Rhino Steel Building Systems
Rhino Steel Building Systems suggests buying glass and windows locally, and choosing traditional windows for increased sturdiness, although they do not recommend typical metal building windows.
Portella
Portella is another brand that specialises in custom steel windows. Their windows are individually engineered and made from 100% recyclable steel, with custom paint options available. Various styles, including awnings, French casement, and fixed windows, are available in carbon steel, stainless steel, and bronze options.
Metal Building Accessories – Building Outlet Corp
Metal Building Accessories, part of the Building Outlet Corp, offers custom commercial insulated windows with aluminium thermal break frames. Three main window options are available, including a horizontal sliding window.
Metalbuildings.com also manufactures and supplies windows for metal buildings.
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