Gas Strut Windows
What is a Gas Strut Window?
ActivWall’s Gas Strut Window is a unique pass-through window that opens upward with the help of commercial-grade gas struts, similar to the smooth lift of a car’s hatchback. With just a gentle push, the window glides open to create a wide, unobstructed opening that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor spaces.
When open, the sash rests above the frame like a canopy, creating a pass-through between spaces. When closed, the window seals tightly for security and energy efficiency.
At ActivWall, our custom Gas Strut Windows are designed for style, performance, and ease of use. They are popular in kitchens, bars, and entertaining areas where indoor-outdoor living is a priority, but they’re equally at home in commercial settings like restaurants, coffee shops, and event venues. Built to your specifications with premium materials and finishes, each window delivers both function and a true “wow factor.”
Why Choose an ActivWall Gas Strut Window?
- Fully Customizable
- Energy-Efficient Design
- Hardware Included
- Commercial Grade Concealed Struts for Durability and a Clean Look
- Multiple Structural Sill Options Available
- Impact Tested for Safety in Hurricane Zones
- Retractable Screens Available
- Backed by a 10-year Residential or 2-Year Commercial Warranty
Want to discover more? Schedule a free consultation to learn more about Gas Strut Windows and how they can enhance your space, or plan to visit a showroom to experience ActivWall in person.
Customize Your Gas Strut Window
ActivWall Gas Strut Windows are energy-efficient, ensuring your space stays comfortable and your energy bills remain low. If you’re ready to bring your vision to life, our streamlined process makes it easy to design a custom pass-through window that’s perfect for your project. Whether for a home, office, or commercial space, every ActivWall Gas Strut Window is built to order, handcrafted to your specifications, and delivered with care. Click each tab to plan your perfect Gas Strut Window today.
System
Crafted with durable materials, ActivWall Gas Strut Windows are available in three frame systems that provide strength, durability, and flexibility for unique design possibilities. Each unit gets commercial-grade aluminum, even in residential settings. Choose your system depending on whether the unit will be used in an interior or exterior setting.
Exterior Use:
• Thermally Broken Aluminum (standard): This standard system features thermal breaks for maximum energy efficiency.
• Wood-Clad Aluminum: This system combines the warmth and beauty of wood on the interior with the strength and low maintenance of thermally broken aluminum on the exterior. The modified aluminum profile accepts a snap-in wood component that can be painted or stained according to the customer’s preference.
Interior Use
• Aluminum: This aluminum system offers the same high-quality frame material as our standard system without thermal breaks. This option is best suited for interior room dividers or other environments that don't require climate control or insulation.
Size
Each ActivWall Gas Strut Window is custom-designed for your unique space. For windows up to 8' wide, the maximum height can be 5', and for windows up to 10' wide, the maximum height can be 4'. Larger sizes are possible with the addition of mullions, and multiple-unit configurations are also available. For safety, consider how your Gas Strut Window will be installed and used when planning the height to ensure proper head clearance.
Select sizes are available for expedited assembly and delivery as part of our Express Series.
How to Measure:
The width of the “rough opening” is the measurement used – from stud to stud. For the height, the measurement begins at the header and runs to the bottom of the sill channel (or the countertop if no sill is chosen). If there is currently another window in place, the inside measurements of the current window frame (not the glass) will typically work, although be sure to speak to your ActivWall sales rep about this – images of the opening may be needed to determine the correct measurements.
Design
ActivWall Gas Strut Windows feature concealed struts and can be made as a single panel or with horizontal or vertical mullions to help you achieve a specific look or match the architectural style of other existing windows.
Simulated Divided Lite (SDL) options are available in the Glazing tab.
We design our windows as out-swing units by default, but they can be made as in-swing units for applications such as stadium press boxes, restaurants where the window opens out to a sidewalk, or settings above ground level where closing from the exterior is not possible.
Sill
We offer three structural sills and a no-sill option for the ActivWall Gas Strut Window. Choosing a structural sill includes the added benefit of a thermal break, protecting your interior countertop from outside temperatures.
• Raised Saddle Sill - Offers the highest structural performance and is commercial air and water rated with weep holes for controlled water exfiltration. Suitable for interior and exterior applications. Available for out-swing configurations only.
• Saddle Sill - Offers a high structural performance. It is air and water-resistant with weep holes for controlled water exfiltration. Suitable for Interior and exterior applications.
• Flush Sill - Offers a more minimal look. Has weep holes for controlled water exfiltration, but offers less air and water protection than the above options.
• No-Sill - This option is for interior installations or exterior areas protected by a covered porch. The absence of a structural sill allows for a smooth surface underneath the window.
Glazing
The aesthetic of your space is important. Our relationship with several trusted vendors enables us to offer a wide variety of glazing options.
Our Insulated Dual-Pane Low-E Argon-Filled Glass comes standard, offering superior thermal efficiency and comfort. For interior installations where energy efficiency is not a priority, we also offer single-pane glass, providing elegant simplicity for spaces such as sunrooms, offices, and partitions.
For those who desire an elevated level of personalization or performance, we offer premium glass enhancements, including:
• Tinted Glass
• Frosted Glass – Designed for privacy. It can also be used as a writable dry-erase surface.
• Textured Glass
• Printed Glass
• Bird-Resistant & Turtle Safe Glass – These options combine safety with sustainability.
• Impact-Resistant Glass – Engineered for strength and peace of mind in coastal or hurricane-prone regions.
To further enhance aesthetics, you can also add SDLs and GBGs in any pattern. We recommend pairing SDLs and GBGs for the optimal look.
• Simulated Divided Lites (SDL) – narrow metal grids on the exterior of the glass mimic the look of traditional divided lites windows.
• Grille Between Glass (GBG) – narrow metal grids sandwiched between two layers of glass to complete the look.
Finish
Standard finishes of white, black, and dark bronze are available at no additional charge. Depending on your frame style chosen, ActivWall products can be customized with various other powder coat, anodized, simulated wood-grain, and wood-clad finishes.
• Powder Coat: We offer a range of durable and eco-friendly powder coat finishes available in a selection of vibrant color choices to meet your needs, and we can find and/or match virtually any color for an additional fee.
• Wood Grain Powder Coat: Get the warm look of wood applied to your low-maintenance and durable aluminum system. Wood grain powder coat finishes by Decoral are now available. Just as natural wood species may have distinct color and grain variations, these very realistic simulated finishes can also display character.
• Dual-Tone Finishes: Mix and match your favorite finishes on the interior and exterior of your unit to create a truly custom look.
• Coastal/Poolside Finishes: If your unit will be near a swimming pool or the ocean, ask your sales rep about adding a protective coastal/poolside finish. This consists of a corrosion-protective primer as a base coat and an opaque weather-resistant topcoat. The finish provides excellent corrosion resistance in harsh environments.
• Anodized Finishes: These are primarily used in commercial applications and provide an attractive appearance to match different architectural styles.
Additional Features
A variety of add-on features are available to fully-customize your ActivWall Gas Strut Window.
• Hardware - Unlike some other brands, hardware is included with the ActivWall Gas Strut Window. Each unit comes standard with a handle centered at the bottom of the window on the interior and exterior to allow for safe opening and closing. You can opt for dual handle placement if the window will be behind a sink faucet and needs additional clearance. Handles can be finished in the same color as your frame or in a contrasting color for added interest.
• Pull Hook - ActivWall Gas Strut Windows can be closed easily from the outside when you are done grilling and enjoying the patio, but for those who wish to close it from the interior, we offer optional Pull Hooks, available in 36" and 60" lengths.
• Kick Stand - This add-on feature enables the window to remain open partially for gentle ventilation. Watch Demo
• Nailing Flange - Designed for new construction installs, this feature aids with installation. It is intended to be used to help with window placement and is not a substitute for frame screws which are required for safety and proper operation.
• Retractable Screens - We offer a variety of screens from a third-party manufacturer that pull down from the top or pull over from the side. Ask your sales rep for more details.
• Keyed Custodial Locks - For windows in commercial or institutional settings where controlled access is needed, we offer optional custodial locks to prevent opening by unauthorized individuals.
• Additional Fixed Panels - Complete the look with transoms, side lites, or panels designed to coordinate with your Gas Strut Window.
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Contact us today for a free quote if you want to enhance your home or business with this stylish solution.
