Window Styles

Choosing a residential window is something you should do after considering several minute details. You have a vast variety of choices available to you. Simple windows are perfect if you want ventilation and light without any frills or fuss. You also have to consider the climate of the area you live in, before you select a window style. There are also extravagant styles available. Here are some styles of residential windows that can help you make a suitable choice:

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

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.

Unlike casement windows that are hinged to the sides, awning windows are hinged to the top. They have to be tilted from the bottom to open and that results in lesser ventilation. There are also awning windows that are hinged at the bottom, and these are often seen on lower walls. Such windows 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.

If you intend on keeping your cooler or heater on most of the time, then you may not want to keep your windows wide open. That is why a fixed pane window is a great option as it cannot be opened and provides no ventilation.

A double hung window has one sash hung from the top, and the other from the bottom. One sash has to be slid on the other to open, and that is why only one of the two halves of a double hung window can be opened. This window is quite often seen in most American homes, and the only problem is that of ventilation because only one half of the double hung window can be opened. To deal with that, open the upper portion of one double hung window and the lower sash of the other double hung window that is opposite to the first one. So you have fresh air coming in, and stale air going out simultaneously.

A single hung window works on the same mechanism as the double hung windows, except that in this type of window, only one 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.

Bow windows typically have more than three parts that jut out of the wall, and combine to make a bow like shape.

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.

Often used in bedrooms, egress windows are big enough for an emergency entrance or exit. The size of these windows also usually conforms with local building code definitions for an emergency exit.

The most special feature of a storm window is that there is a pocket-like space in between this and the typical window. That is what makes a storm window such a perfect protection from the hot or cold environment. In fact, it can even face a storm or other climactic conditions

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