In the bustling city, after finishing work and returning home, I just want to have my own small world, enjoy the scenery outside the window, and enjoy a moment of tranquility. The balcony, as a space for distant views and leisure, plays an even more important role at this moment.

However, with the advancement of urbanization construction, high-rise buildings stand tall in cities, and pollutants such as exhaust gas, dust, and noise float into homes through balconies, gradually causing our small world to lose its "vitality". In order to reduce these pollutants and improve the living environment, more and more people like to seal off their balconies. At present, the most popular way to seal balconies in the market is usually to use sliding windows or casement windows. So how should we choose between these two window types? Let's follow the editor of Jianjing Doors and Windows to take a look.

Sliding window sealing balcony

advantage
1. Beneficial for lighting and ventilation, the opening area can generally reach half of the entire window;
2. Space saving, sliding windows open in one plane, so they do not occupy external and internal space, and hanging curtains is also particularly convenient;
3. Easy to clean, the movable fan can be disassembled for cleaning;
4. High cost-effectiveness, products of the same grade are cheaper than casement windows.

disadvantage
1. The sealing and sound insulation are average, but due to structural issues, there are certain gaps between the frames and fans, making it easy for exhaust gases, dust, and other substances to penetrate through these gaps;
2. The wind resistance performance is average, and the main load-bearing member of sliding windows is often the window sash, which mainly relies on pulleys to bear horizontal wind loads.

Usage suggestions
1. Recommended for use in environments and regions with low requirements for window sealing and sound insulation, such as quiet surroundings, fresh air, and less rainfall.

Reminder: Due to the large opening area of sliding windows, it is recommended to install protective nets to avoid the risk of falling.

Side hung windows to seal balconies

advantage
1. More flexible dividing, aluminum can be used to flexibly divide fixed windows, which has a good decorative effect;
2. It is more suitable for viewing. For the french window with a large partition, the open leaf only occupies a small part of the whole window area, and a large glass can be made in the middle to achieve a transparent effect;
3. Good sealing performance, can effectively prevent rainwater and dust invasion, and has good energy-saving and noise reduction effects.

disadvantage
1. Fixed glass parts are difficult to clean;
2. The ventilation effect is slightly poor. For some large window types, in order to pursue transparency, opening the fan usually only occupies a small part of the entire window area;
3. Occupying indoor space, when the indoor fan is turned on, it will occupy a part of the indoor space.

Usage suggestions
1. Suitable for environments and regions with high levels of dust, noise, and rainfall;
2. For low to medium rise residential buildings near the road with high external noise, windows can be paired with triple glazed double insulated glass for better sound insulation;
3. For households with cold winters and hot summers and high frequency of air conditioning usage, casement windows can save you a lot of electricity costs.

Reminder: It is recommended that users install a full protective grille on the opening part when choosing a casement window to avoid the danger of children climbing the window.

Sliding windows and casement windows each have their own advantages. Through the above analysis, we hope to provide you with more rational references and reduce unnecessary trouble. If you need to purchase doors and windows, then Jianjing doors and windows are a great choice. Jianjing Doors and Windows has been deeply rooted in the door and window industry for more than 20 years, focusing on the research and development, design, production, and sales of flat opening doors and windows, sliding doors and windows, and other products, committed to creating new domestic products for doors and windows. Our own factory offers affordable prices and a wide variety of products, suitable for all kinds of people to choose from, allowing you to experience a different kind of luxury and romance on the balcony.