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.

If you are looking at something that is easy to clean, then a sliding window is a great pick. That is mainly because these types of windows have removable sashes, and once these are removed, cleaning becomes hassle-free. It is quite economical, and great when it comes to locking in energy, but it may not be the best pick if you need great ventilation. That is because in these types of windows, only one sash can be slid at a time

Hinges let you open your casement window either on the outside or on the inside, and that is how you get all the ventilation that you require. The usual casement windows use hinges, while the new ones work on pivot mechanism. Whatever you choose, you have no worry about cleaning because both the sides of the window can easily be reached.

The only thing that differs in an awning and a casement window is the position where it is hinged. In a casement window, hinging is on the side, whereas awning windows are hinged on the top. Hopper windows are hinged only at the bottom, and are usually only located on lower walls.

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.

In case you live in a climate that requires all-round-the-year cooling or heating, then a fixed pane window is a good pick. However, you must bear in mind that this type of window provides zero ventilation.

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.

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.

Bay windows look extremely elegant these windows have a central window with one or more sections on each of its sides, and the windows are either in casement or double hung forms.

A bow window involves more than three segments that extend from the wall to take the shape of a bow like curve.

You can tilt a tilt turn window to even a hundred and eighty degrees, and that too quite conveniently. You don't have to bother about any hassles in cleaning it up, or doubt its safety features. The central lock makes it one of the safest window options that also serves as an emergency exit because of its big size and tilt turn features.

The egress window’s large size makes it a great emergency exit, and it meets definitions of local building codes 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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