I put in french casement windows in my kitchen at my old house. They were custom built, not Marvin windows.

They’re still there, which i would expect given the cost and quality.

Couple of issues:

If you’re short, they can be hard to reach to close if there is a counter. I’m 5’6” and had issues with reaching the hardware to close the one over the sink.

Shockingly, our architect didn’t identify an issue with the one on tbe back porch area. We’ve had the same architect for decades and it is the one time we’ve had an issue, lol. The window opened up right at the mid point of the steps, so you could really whack your head if it was opened when you were walking up or down those steps.

But i loved them- they were perfect for my kitchen.

We’ve used double hungs for this house, but I still love french casements!

I had an old slider window..... I thought I'd prefer double casement..I noted french casements. He priced out everything. Best option and a few technical clarifications w the very good rep led me to SINGLE CASEMENT Marvin. stick w basics. The venting in a kitchen is not at the window. A little fresh air is fine . I'm surprised w the upgrades in glazing..sun glass. etc .good components how well insulated from cold and heat and how less often I actually open it. this was Marvin Integrity. And when it's open because of the proper placement of hinged side vs opening side the air gets cupped and the open dimension need only be a small amt for great effect. French casement..... you think you want WIDE OPEN two panes of glass maybe nice in certain living areas...not necessarily a kitchen . This will be a very expensive window. The requirements and also drawbacks in a kitchen should be well thought out.

We used the Marvin push-out casements on the front of the house we are building (the way the house is designed, you can't see the front and side windows at the same time). For screens, we used the hidden/roll screen option that Marvin offers on those windows. The windows are mulled, so none of the casements are french style.

We haven't moved in yet, so don't know if we will love them and wish we had upgraded every window or decide that we wasted money upgrading these!

Two years ago we purchased and remodeled a contemporary home that came with all casement windows. Not my first choice, but that’s what we got. Fortunately, they are mostly Pella and I have actually come to like them. It is correct that you may have a little trouble reaching the lock latches behind the sink. I have no trouble reaching the cranks to roll the windows out, but stretch a bit to unlock them. And the screens pop out really sweetly. That said, our home is quite old and a lot of the push-out arms will drop down and fall right out of the brackets which can be annoying. We have had to replace two of them.

Wondering if you went with the french casements? How do you like it? We're deciding between picture window in center and push out casements flanking it....or french casement center and picture windows flanking it. I love that the french casement can be completely open over our sink so when entertaining on our deck we can pass food or at minimum be a part of the conversation when I'm cooking/cleaning.

I did! I love them. They did have to come tweak a few things (sloppy workmanship) but they fixed all issues no question. Love them!

@lacanchelust these aren’t opened all the way. We had the window go to the sink. Love that decision. Sometimes I feel like I am outside doing dishes

I’m looking at these as well also for over my sink. How far do they open?

Hi,

For the people who have French casement or push out windows over the kitchen sink, do you have any tricks for reaching to close them? I’m short, and we got one for this location. It is attractive, but I am wondering if there are clever tools or tricks for reaching the handles (and the screen knobs).

Thanks!

Don’t they crank like regular casements? and @Ginger, do you have screens?

@maryklinck

A client of mine that was similarily unable to easily reach that ones above the sink had a small rod with a loop that she could snare the handle with to bring it back. Once it was close to being closed, she could reach the handle to appropriately latch the handle.