Egress Window Hinges Top Hung

Opening size in inches.

Egress window hinges top hung.

There are two key measurements to consider when looking for replacement friction hinges the stack height and the length. Standard friction stays are suited for everyday use egress friction stays for easy cleaning and fire escape restricted friction stays for extra security and heavy duty friction stays for superior carrying capacity. Also note that if a window is being used to meet the egress requirements in addition to the above the sill height of the window shall not be more than 44 inches above the finished floor. Our popular range of window hinges also known as friction stays or friction hinges are available in 4 main formats.

Our friction hinges are available in austenitic or ferritic to suit both domestic and commercial specified projects. Height w idth re quirements to mee t req d 5 7 sq. Awning egress windows usually have a hinge at the top and tilt outward open. From bottom of clear opening to floor in egress windows in sleeping rooms 34 in.

When a door is being used to meet the egress requirements it must be either a side hinged door or a slider. Clear opening width 24 in. When open they can resemble an awning on the outside of a building many older awning windows often have limited opening space so check carefully to make sure they re up to code. From standard top hung and side hung to heavy duty triple glazing hinges to restricted stays egress fire escape hinges and easyclean window ware have all window hinge requirements covered.

Expert service fast shipping great prices. Openable area equals 5 7 sq. Advice on replacement top hung and side hung egress hinges hi this seems to be unfortunately a relatively common occurence but in 2016 we had an extension completed which added two new first floor bedrooms. Clear width 44 in.

Window hinges parallel plus the parallel plus allows for aesthetically pleasing sightlines maintaining the reflective qualities of the façade with built in features to provide the ultimate in natural ventilation by providing a balanced air flow around the entire opening. On regular casement windows the hinge is set closer towards the middle. Window hinges for casement and awning windows. When considering the area of the opening remember that in order to qualify for egress the opening inside the window has to meet the size requirements.

Sized window for 34 in.