When renovating or replacing doors and windows in Malaysia, many homeowners are torn between choosing sliding windows or casement windows? Both types of windows have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the key is not which one is more advanced, but which one is more suitable for your living environment and usage habits.
1、 Characteristics and Applicable Scenarios of Sliding Windows
Advantages:
Not occupying indoor space
Easy to operate
Suitable for large windows
fit:
apartment
living room
balcony
Sliding windows are very common in apartments in Malaysia.
2、 Shortcomings of sliding windows
Relatively weak sealing performance
The sound insulation and thermal insulation effects are average
After long-term use, the track is prone to accumulate dust
It has a significant impact on air-conditioned rooms.
3、 Advantages of casement windows
Advantages:
good sealing performance
Excellent sound insulation and thermal insulation effect
More suitable for air-conditioned rooms
In Malaysia, casement windows are commonly used in bedrooms.
4、 Limitations of casement windows
Space occupied when opened
High requirements for installation accuracy
Senior management should pay attention to the safe opening angle
5、 How can Malaysian families make reasonable choices?
Practical pairing suggestions:
Living room/balcony → sliding window
Bedroom/air-conditioned room → casement window
Kitchen → Hanging or sliding window
Mixing and matching produces the best effect.
6、 What are the consequences of choosing the wrong window type?
Common issues include:
Cold air leakage
Serious noise
Inconvenient to use
These can all be avoided in advance.
