Window Types in Mumbai

Windows Types

Window type is a decision about how the window opens, and that decision drives how well it seals, how much of the opening clears, and whether you can leave it open in the rain. Here is what each operation is genuinely good at.

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Why windows types

Chosen for the room, not the catalogue

Swing space, elevation and what you can hear from the room decide the type before preference does.

Every operation made in-house

Casement, sliding, top-hung, tilt-and-turn, fixed, pivot and arched — all fabricated in Bhandup West.

uPVC and aluminium

Both materials across the range, so the type is not constrained by what we happen to stock.

Mixed on one elevation

A fixed light with a top-hung opener beside it is usually better than one compromise window.

Hinged types

Casement

Side-hinged, swinging open. Seals better than anything else because the lock draws the sash onto a continuous gasket, and the whole opening clears for ventilation. The default choice wherever there is room to swing. See casement windows.

Top hung (awning)

Hinged at the head, opening outward from the bottom, so the sash shelters its own opening. The one type you can leave open during a monsoon shower — which is why it belongs in bathrooms, kitchens and stairwells. See top hung windows.

Bottom hung (tilt)

Hinged at the base, opening inward from the top. Gives controlled ventilation through a narrow gap that is hard to reach through, which makes it a sensible choice at height or where security matters.

Tilt and turn

One sash, two operations: tilt inward from the top for secure background ventilation, or swing fully open like a casement. Popular in European systems and genuinely useful — the tilt position can be left unattended, and the turn position makes cleaning the outside easy from inside.

Centre hinged (pivot)

Rotates about a central horizontal or vertical axis. Space-saving, easy to clean from inside, and visually distinctive. Less common because the seal and the hardware are more complex.

Casement French

A full-height pair meeting with no centre mullion, so the entire opening clears. See casement French windows.

Sliding types

Sliding (slider)

Sashes run horizontally on rollers in a track. No swing space needed, large glass areas, and the standard choice on Mumbai balconies. The trade-off is sealing — proximity and brush strips rather than compression. See sliding windows and uPVC sliding windows.

Fixed and special shapes

Fixed (picture) windows

No opening at all. Best possible seal and thermal performance, lowest cost per square metre of glass, and the widest uninterrupted view. Pair one with a small opener rather than making the whole opening operable.

Arched windows

Full arch, segmental or eyebrow heads, made to the radius of your opening. See arch windows.

Garden windows

A three-dimensional box projecting out from the wall, glazed on the sides and top. A greenhouse shelf for a kitchen — charming, and genuinely useful for herbs.

Skylights and rooflights

Glazing in the roof plane rather than the wall. See skylight windows.

Choosing

Answer three questions and the type usually chooses itself: is there room for a sash to swing; does the room need to be quiet or dust-free when shut; and does it need to ventilate during rain?

Still deciding between frame materials? uPVC vs aluminium windows covers that comparison properly. For glass rather than operation, see windows with glass. For how any of these get fitted, see window installation, and for the full range in print, see our brochure.

Common questions

Which window type is best for a Mumbai flat?

It depends on the room. Sliding where there is no swing space, which is most balconies. Casement where sealing matters, such as a bedroom on a main road. Top-hung in bathrooms and kitchens where you want to ventilate during rain. Most flats end up with a mix.

Which window type seals best?

Hinged types — casement, top-hung and tilt-and-turn — because the sash compresses a gasket all the way round when it locks. Sliding windows seal by proximity and brush strips, which is inherently weaker. That gap shows up as noise, dust and air leakage.

What is a tilt-and-turn window?

A European system where one sash does two things: tilt inward from the top for secure background ventilation, or swing fully open like a casement. It gives you a ventilation position that is safe to leave unattended and a wide-open position for cleaning.

Can I mix window types in one room?

Yes, and it is often the best answer. A large fixed pane for daylight with a smaller opening sash beside it gives you the view without paying for a big opening mechanism, and a top-hung opener means you can ventilate during rain.

Do different window types cost very different amounts?

Yes. Fixed lights are cheapest since there is no hardware. Sliders and casements are mid-range. Tilt-and-turn, pivot and arched units cost more because of the hardware or the fabrication. The glass specification often moves the price more than the type does.