MADELA Window Openings, Which Type of Window is Most Suitable for Your Home?

Windows are one of the essential elements in home design. Besides serving as a source of light and air circulation, windows also add an aesthetic touch that can enhance the appearance of your home.

MADELA, one of our flagship products, offers excellent quality at a reasonable price based on the “Simple and Easy” concept. This series is continuously developed and improved to meet the demands of the upper-middle market in Indonesia.

MADELA, caters specifically to the requirements of customers from the middle and upper-middle market. The manufacturing and production processes are carried out by YKK AP Indonesia, using parts that are strictly tested by YKK AP. With the “Simple and Easy” concept, MADELA is available at an affordable price for consumers.

MADELA Window Types

MADELA offers two categories “Low Rise” and “High Rise” to meet the needs of customers.

MADELA – L 

• Structural (Wind Load): it can withstand wind loads up to 600 Pa.
• Opening Force: easy to open (less than 5 Kg).
• Sound Insulation: capable of providing a quiet environment by reducing external noise levels up to 25 decibels (dB). 
• Watertight from Outside: effectively prevents water from entering from the outside up to a pressure of 100 Pa.
• Open-Close Test: the windows have been tested in 20,000 open-close cycles without any damage.

MADELA – H

• Structural (Wind Load): can withstand wind loads up to 1200 Pa.
• Opening Force: easy to open (less than 5 Kg).
• Sound Insulation: capable of providing a quiet environment by reducing external noise levels up to 25 decibels (dB).
• Watertight from Outside: effectively prevents water from entering from the outside up to a pressure of 200 Pa. 
• Open-Close Test: the windows have been tested in 20,000 open-close cycles without any damage.

MADELA Window & Door Openings Type

Both MADELA – L and MADELA – H offers various types of window openings, as follows:

1. Sliding Window

This type of window opening is commonly used for windows facing gardens and balconies. Sliding windows are also ideal for narrow spaces, such as apartments, small office rooms, or rooms with walls close to the exterior of the building.

Sliding windows offer several advantages, such as:

• allowing ample natural light into the room
• providing good air circulation
• featuring a minimalistic and modern design, suitable for limited spaces
• offering a wider view of the outside for the occupants to enjoy

MADELA’s sliding windows have thin yet sturdy stiles, ensuring optimal comfort and views. The available variations for MADELA sliding windows are:

• Sliding 2 Leaves
• Sliding 4 Leaves
• Step Window Sliding (Upper: Sliding 2 Leaves + Lower: FIX)

2. Top Hung Window 

A top hung window is a window type that opens by suspending from the upper part. The hinge is positioned at the top of the window frame, allowing the glass pane to swing outward when opened. The window also has a vertical stile (90˚ joint) that looks neat and sharp and is easy to cut and assemble.

Top hung windows offer several advantages, such as:

• good air circulation
• slightly tilted glass panels, allow rainwater to flow easily off the window surface
• with hinges at the top, this window provides a clearer view of the outside

With MADELA’s top hung windows, you can enjoy a clear view with slim stiles. The available variations for MADELA top hung windows are:

• Top Hung (Single)
• Step Window (2 Level, FIX/Top Hung, Top Hung/FIX)
• Step Window (3 Level, FIX/Top Hung/FIX)

3. Casement Window 

A casement window is a type of window opening that has hinges on one side of the frame, allowing it to be opened and closed like a door. Similar to top hung windows, casement windows also have a neat vertical stile (90˚ joint) and are easy to cut and assemble.

Casement windows offer several advantages, such as:

• effectively channeling the surrounding breeze into the room
• the glass is easily cleaned without needing to go outside the room
• when the window is closed, its hinges seal tightly, preventing wind and rainwater from entering the room

With MADELA casement windows, you can ensure protection from moisture while maintaining the privacy of your home. The available variations for MADELA casement windows are:

• Casement (Single)
• Step Window (2 Level, Casement/FIX, FIX/Casement)
• Step Window (3 Level, Casement/FIX/Casement)

4. FIX Window 

A FIX window is a type of window that cannot be opened or closed. It consists of glass panels permanently fitted into the window frame and cannot be moved.This indicates that these windows stay in a closed position and are unable to facilitate the flow of air in and out.

FIX windows offer several advantages, such as:

• displaying outdoor views and providing better natural lighting in the room
• suitable for use in high places or installed near the floor surface
• having a clean and tidy appearance
• enhancing the visual appearance and aesthetics of a building

MADELA’s FIX windows come with high security, water resistance, and a tidy and clean look. The available variations for MADELA FIX windows are:

• FIX (Single)
• Step Window (2 Levels, FIX/FIX)
• Step Window (3 Levels, FIX/FIX/FIX)

5. Door
Door has hinges on one side of the frame, allowing it to be opened and closed. Using it, you can connect inside and outside (garden, balcony etc) keeping an open feeling and spacious impression.

Doors offer advantages such as:

• providing natural lighting and make the room brighter
• suitable for use to go to gardens or balconies
• giving open and spacious impression
• enhancing the visual appearance and aesthetics of house (building)

The available variations for MADELA doors are:

• Door (Single)
• Step Window (2 Levels, FIX/Door)

For more detailed information about MADELA variants, you can visit or click on the Product Catalog of YKK AP Indonesia. You can also directly contact our team.