tofler 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) Dear all,My service balcony was supposed to be installed with a cascading windows, but my ID installed the sliding one , so could anyone advise me which is better and which one is more costlier? So i could get a refund from them... Thank you so much... Edited April 25, 2008 by tofler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yokine9a 1 Report post Posted April 25, 2008 Cascading one is more expensive. HDB has higher requirements for installing cascading windows cos many cases of such window piece dropped off and fell onto ground. Sliding one is easier to install but eat up space, cos one track for each glass slide.Which is better depends on individual preference. I prefer cascading one cos I can open them fully and have more sunlights coming in. But when it rains, then sliding one is better cos you can still keep your windows open but cascading one cannot. You have to close it else the screws on your windows will get rusty So you should get a refund from them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raincole 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2008 Cascading is harder to clean compare to sliding windows.but if rain, I will still close the window else the rain will wet my home.And lastly, it really depends on individual perference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tofler 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2008 Cascading one is more expensive. HDB has higher requirements for installing cascading windows cos many cases of such window piece dropped off and fell onto ground. Sliding one is easier to install but eat up space, cos one track for each glass slide.Which is better depends on individual preference. I prefer cascading one cos I can open them fully and have more sunlights coming in. But when it rains, then sliding one is better cos you can still keep your windows open but cascading one cannot. You have to close it else the screws on your windows will get rusty So you should get a refund from them Heh... Thanks Yokine9a.That's the kind of confirmation that i need. Cascading is harder to clean compare to sliding windows.but if rain, I will still close the window else the rain will wet my home.And lastly, it really depends on individual perference.Thanks Raincole,Yes, i also understand that sliding one are harder to maintain becos of all the grooves.But my M-in-Law, also mentioned that if use cascade one is difficult to hang clothes outside, as ours are those "slim" 3 windows kind... So kinda stuck in dilemma... whether to ask for compensation or get them to replace it as stipulated in contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueFly 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Never heard of cascading windows, if possible can someone post pictures of cascading windows? The only factor I considered when deciding to install sliding or casement windows was which type offers better seal against dust and draught. My previous apartment had sliding windows and doors, and the place gets so dusty even when the windows are shut. Nowadays the air in Singapore is so dusty with very fine dust! So I installed casement windows, replacing even the lourve windows in my bathroom and toilet. Luckily my ID's window fabricator did an excellent job: the casement windows were lined with rubber and some kind of "brush" material along the edges. When the windows are shut, no dust or draught could get inside the flat. If I open the windows my flat gets dusty within minutes, as my place is quite windy most of the time. Keeping out the draught means yr aircon operates better and uses less electricity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hihihi 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2008 I think he/she means CASEMENT window. Some newer HDB has the stainless steel poles outside the service balcany that you cannot do casement, can only do sliding. Coz casement when u open, it will hit the poles. Casement: - better sound isolation - harder to clean Sliding: - min 1 panel will be wasted. the IN thing now is slider-casement. Newer HDB comes fitted with those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted May 20, 2008 there are 'cascading' windows it's something like the top hung we have but it's all the way so instead of opening like casement (pushing open to the side), cascading ones push open towards the top good for days when it's raining but i'm not sure which type TS is referring to some newer flats have these windows installed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueFly 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2008 (edited) there are 'cascading' windows it's something like the top hung we have but it's all the way so instead of opening like casement (pushing open to the side), cascading ones push open towards the top good for days when it's raining but i'm not sure which type TS is referring to some newer flats have these windows installed thanks, applefreak. sounds like my toilet window is like that -- to open, push and it will open out towards the top, except my aluminum guy called that type 'top-hung' casement window when they applied to the hdb for approval. some old houses have windows that are opened by pushing / pulling up or sliding the window pane vertically, sort of like a normal sliding window except the panel moves up and down. thot this was the 'cascading' type referred to? Edited May 20, 2008 by BlueFly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kunning 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2008 yes..I was told they are top-hung casement too. But I was also told that not all hdb flats allowed to install this for the toilets. It seems that it will depend on how your external wall structure/surface outside the toilets was built. Heard this mumbo jumbo but I didn't quite understand I like your windows. The window fabricators I spoke too doesn't provide this felt strip thing. I find this very cool as it makes sure that there will be no window gaps . Can PM me your window contact? Thanks ! thanks, applefreak. sounds like my toilet window is like that -- to open, push and it will open out towards the top, except my aluminum guy called that type 'top-hung' casement window when they applied to the hdb for approval. some old houses have windows that are opened by pushing / pulling up or sliding the window pane vertically, sort of like a normal sliding window except the panel moves up and down. thot this was the 'cascading' type referred to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted May 20, 2008 it's called top-hung casement when it's just a small part above a casement window i.e. the push up and out part is above the normal casement window there's some new flat with 3 panels of push-out-and-up i.e. totally no casement window not sure what it's called Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueFly 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2008 ..snip.. I like your windows. The window fabricators I spoke too doesn't provide this felt strip thing. I find this very cool as it makes sure that there will be no window gaps . Can PM me your window contact? Thanks ! Thanks, kunning. Unfortunately I don't hv the fabricator contact as they worked for my ID. Will however try to get the contact from the ID and pass it to you via pm. rgds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
