Window Styles
A window opens up to whatever you want it to, and so, making a suitable choice is extremely important. Make a choice only after understanding what you expect from your window style, and whether or not that type goes well with the rest of your house. You also need to take the climate into consideration Below are a few types of windows that are available for you to pick from:
If you are on a tight budget and still crave something that looks simply stunning, then go for a sliding window. Cleaning these windows is easy - you can pull out the sashes, clean them up as often as you like, and then insert them into their appropriate place. However, the only snag is that these won downs give lesser ventilation because one sash must be slid upon the other while opening it.
If you are looking at a window that lets you enjoy the maximum ventilation and can be cleaned easily, then look at casement windows. These types work on hinges, and can be swung toward the inside or the outside. The latest casement windows with come pivot mechanisms.
An awning window is hinged at the upper part while a casement window is hinged at the side. There are also awning windows that are hinged at the bottom on lower walls, and to be more precise, those are called hopper windows.
The Jalousie window is made up of an array of glass slats that tilt when the window is cranked open. That sure lets in a lot of fresh air and is an excellent window where ventilation is prioritized. But it is not considered to be the safest type of window.
In case you are looking at keeping your windows shut all the time to avoid the unfriendly weather outside, then a fixed pane window is a great pick. These windows provide no ventilation.
A double hung window simply means two sashes that hang opposite to each other, and only one of the two is in use. That’s because this type of window opens only when one sash is slid on the other, and that is why it gives lesser ventilation. But, you can still get the stale air out by sliding down the top portion of a double hung window, and to get fresh air in, slide up the sash of the window opposite to that. This type of window is quite a regular feature of most American homes.
A single hung window operates on the similar system as the double hung windows. However, in this kind of window, just a single sash can be opened up.
Casement or double hung window types that extend beyond the exterior of the wall is called a Bay window. It is either in the casement form or in the double hung form and has a central window with one or more sections on either side.
A bow window comprises of over three sections that stick out from the wall to form a bow like bend.
Tilt turn window is the safest bet for anybody looking at a window style that’s very safe, and can be also used as an emergency exit. As it can be tilted to even a hundred and eighty degrees, there is no need to worry about cleaning these windows. Above all, this type of window looks quite sleek and neat.
Egress windows are big windows that serve as a perfect emergency exit. The size of these windows is very much in accordance with what is defined by local building coded for an emergency exit.
A storm window is the perfect choice for any house that expects to counter storms and other harsh climatic conditions. That is because this type of window has an air space between it and the window. This serves as great padding and safeguards the house from hot or cold climate.
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