Questions and Answers for JELD-WEN 30 in. x 30 in. V-4500 Series Black FiniShield Vinyl Right-Handed Casement Window with Fiberglass Mesh Screen

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. This is a casement window, and needs to be installed upright. The operating hardware will only work this way. Also the sash has a built in drainage system to direct water to the exterior that needs to be upright to function. An awning window that swings open from the bottom that may be a better choice. To learn more about options for windows that suit your needs, please contact our HD.com customer service department at 1-800-466-3337, call any day between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m. EST, they can either answer your question or transfer you to your local store to answer your specific question.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. Please use the egress calculator located on JELD-WEN.com to see if this window will meet egress in your area.

A:  https://www.jeld-wen.com/en-us/egress-calculator

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. Casements can be configured with either a standard hinge or a maximum opening hinge. In this way, it's possible for two windows with the same dimensions but configured with different hinges, for one to qualify for egress and one not to. See the link to the egress calculator on the Jeld-Wen website. It allows our products in different sizes and configurations to be evaluated for egress. For this product, pick Premium Vinyl Casement with standard hinges. https://www.jeld-wen.com/en-us/egress-calculator As it happens this window does qualify.

A:  Outward

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. The sash in this window swings open to the exterior.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. The clear opening on this window is 23.8" wide by 42.3" high, totaling 7 square feet. This window does meet egress requirements.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. The clear opening on this window is 23.8" wide by 42.3" high for 7 square feet, and does meet egress requirements.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. This window does meet egress. The clear opening when wide open is 23.8" wide by 42.3" high with 7 square feet of clear opening. The glass daylight opening is approximately 29 1/8" by 41 1/8".

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. This window is not configured with jamb extensions, so the returns will have to be trimmed out to fit the wall depth after installation. To inquire about how to configure a window with jamb extensions for 2x4 or 2x6 walls, please contact our HD.com customer service department at 1-800-466-3337, call any day between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m. EST, or call your local store, they can either answer your question or transfer you to your local store to answer your specific question.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. On a left handed casement, viewed from inside, the hinges will be on the right and the lock will be on the left.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. This window opens by the use of a hand crank located on the interior of the window. When opened the sash swings to the exterior.