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
Casement windows work on hinges, and can be either opened outwards, or inwards. This lets you enjoy a lot of fresh air and a high amount of ventilation also. Cleaning these types is also worry free, as both the sides of the casement window are very much within reach.
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.
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.
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 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.
The name itself defines the shape of a bow window. It is curvy and looks similar to a bow. This type of window consists of over three sections.
Tilt turn windows tilt from the top. The central lock of a tilt turn window is what makes it an extremely safe option, and a little more tilting can turn it into an emergency exit too. Apart from that, it is convenient to clean and looks extremely 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.
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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