Window Styles

Stylish residential windows are a great way of enhancing the beauty of any house, but what looks good is not always the best pick. Durability of the window is also extremely important. You could choose a plain window, or a stylish choice. Here are some styles of windows for you.

A sliding window has many benefits, and one of them is the cheaper cost. Cleaning can involve taking off the sashes, cleaning them conveniently and putting them back in place. There is however one hitch about these sliding window and that is the lower ventilation. That is because only one of the two sashes can be moved on the other to open a sliding window.

Casement windows allow you to open these on the outer or inner side on the hinges. You also have the option of picking newer styles with pivot mechanisms that have come into the market recently. You have excellent ventilation with these types of windows, as it can be opened quite wide.

There may not be heavy ventilation in an awning window as these must be tilted from the bottom to open. That is mainly because it is attached by the hinge on the top rather than the sides, as in the case of casement windows. If you see an awning window attached to hinges at the bottom, then that's a hopper window.

Jalousie windows are made up of glass slats that are arranged to form a window. There is always an element of risk that is associated with a Jalousie window and these are not considered to be safe. This window must be cranked open, and then the slats tilt to provide ventilation.

The name ‘Fixed pane windows’ says all you need to know about this type of window. These are extremely well suited for houses that need an air conditioner or a heater all through the year. There is absolutely no ventilation from this type of window.

The double hung window is made up one sash that moves up, and another one that moves down. Only one of the two can be opened at one time, and that means lesser ventilation. To counter this problem, open the upper sash of one window, and also the lower sash of the window opposite to that one. This way you can get rid of the existing air in the room from the open upper sash, and get fresh air in from the lower sash. This type of window is a very common feature in American homes.

There is just one difference between a double and a single hung window, and that is the number of sashes that can be opened. It is just one in the single hung window, while it is two in the case of a double hung window.

Bay window is a classy option that is either in the double hung form, or in the casement form. What sets this type of window apart is that it sticks out from the wall. The formation is such that one window is in the centre and the other two sections of the window spread out of the wall in equal proportion on either side.

A bow window gets its name from the sort of shape that the many sections of this type of window form when they protrude out of the wall. These types of windows are usually made up of more than three sections.

Tilt turn are simply a great safety option that has a lock system in the centre. This type of window can be tilted completely, and that is what makes this a sleek pick that is quite easy to clean. It also has all the features that make it the perfect emergency exit.

Egress windows are usually found in bedrooms. These windows also serve as an emergency exit due to their big size. These are big enough to meet the requirements for an emergency exit, defined by the local building code for an emergency exit.

A storm window is the best protective shield against stormy conditions, and it also protects the house from too much of heat or cold. A simple mechanism that sets this type of window apart from the rest, is the air pocket that exists between itself and the regular window.

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