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 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
You can enjoy more than sufficient ventilation in the casement windows type, mainly because these hang on hinges that let you open it wide either on the outside or the inside. The two sides of the window can be easily reached, and that makes the cleaning lot easier. Newer casement windows with pivot mechanisms are also readily available.
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.
To have a Jalousie window means excellent ventilation that lets in a lot of refreshing air. The glass slats are arranged in a manner that the slats tilt when the Jalousie window is opened. This type of window however is not the safest window style to have.
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.
A double hung window looks very pretty, and is very commonly seen in most American homes. It is made up of two sashes, and one has to be slid over the other to open it. That's why only half of the double hung window opens at one time. The ventilation can however be managed by the simple tactic of opening the upper part of one window, and the lower of the other one that is opposite to the first one. With that, the air in the room makes its way out from the window with the upper portion open, and fresh air makes its way in from the lower portion.
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 have a central window, and one or more windows equally on either side. These windows are commonly in the form of casement or double hung styles. This kind of window extends out of the wall.
A bow window involves more than three segments that extend from the wall to take the shape of a bow like curve.
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 provide a perfect emergency exit as these are the same size as defined by building codes. They are typically used in bedrooms.
A storm window includes a pocket of air or space amid itself, and the usual window in the house. This space also acts as insulation for the house that protects it from hot and cold climates. It also acts as a block that safeguards the house from storms and other adverse climatic conditions.
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