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Common window styles
There are a number of different reasons why you, as a homeowner, would want to purchase replacement windows. The old windows may be broken or out of style, or perhaps you want to improve the energy efficiency of your home. There are many types of standard windows to choose from:
Bay and Bow Windows
Bay windows are large windows, commonly present in a living room. They are usually comprised of three windows and often protrude from the exterior wall of a home at 30-, 45- or even 90-degree angles. Generally, the middle window is the largest one and cannot open, but the two smaller side windows can. Bay windows add equity to smaller homes because they create an illusion of enlarged space. Bow windows are created by joining multiple windows together to create a curved shape. In essence, a bow window is simply a bay window that is semi-circular. Both bay and bow windows allow for a deep interior windowsill that’s ideal for plants.
Picture Windows
Any single large pane of fixed glass is referred to as a picture window. It’s as if the pane captures an artistic picture of the outdoors for the people standing in front of it. The compromise for this unobstructed view is that the window cannot be opened to provide ventilation, an issue which can be overcome by adding casement windows to the surrounding area or to the cross walls.
Double Hung Windows
Double hung windows are the earliest modern window unit, and are divided into two main sections - a fixed screen section and a window pane section that slides up and down. These windows are raised, lowered and remain open thanks to a system of counter weights on either side of the window housing, which prevent the window pane from closing once it‘s opened.
Horizontal Slider Windows
Horizontal sliders are windows that open side-to-side instead of up and down. They have two or more sashes of glass. One sash is usually stationary and the others slide back and forth to provide different amounts of ventilation. These sliders are set into grooves that prevent the windows from being removed easily, but modern versions have easy-cleaning systems that allow the owner to fold the window into the home in order to clean it while remaining attached to one groove.
Specialty Windows
Bringing something unique to the forefront
If you ever find yourself standing in an empty room, the first things your eyes will be drawn to are the windows. They control the atmosphere of a room unlike any piece of furniture. Specialty windows are a way for you to make your home as unique as the people who live in it.
Eyebrow Windows
Once very popular in Greek and Italian Revival homes, eyebrow windows are fixed light windows with gently arched tops, similar in curvature to the human eyebrow. In historic homes, eyebrow windows can still be identified as the small, lightweight windows that are built into attics and top moldings. Some older versions of eyebrow windows are hinged at the bottoms and open inward. The gentle curve poses a difficulty when it comes to covering the window, and most people choose not to treat them at all or to outfit them with a bendable curtain rod.
Tinted Windows
A home’s windows can be subtly tinted to reduce the sun’s glare and to deflect some of the heat that may otherwise be absorbed by air conditioning. Our Clients have noticed a difference in their cooling bills after they added tinting to their windows. Tinting windows can also protect furniture, wood floors and carpets from being bleached by the sun.
Stained Glass
Stained glass can add a dimension of color to your home that changes with the weather outside. Sunny days will flood your home with joyful colors that disappear with the clouds. Stained glass eliminates the need for window treatments, as the color in the glass maintains privacy and helps prevent sun damage to indoor items.
Skylights
A skylight is a window in the ceiling, thus it allows natural light to enter your home from above. Skylights are a great way to brighten a dim room and cut down on energy costs. They come in 3 styles: curb-mounted skylights which sit above the roof on a wooden frame, frame-in-place skylights that are installed flush within the roof, and tubular skylights that are installed flush with the roof and have reflective mirrors built in for added sun exposure. Since installing a new skylight involves ripping out a part of the ceiling and roofline, they are expensive additions. Furthermore, they must be sized properly or they may allow too much light and heat into a room.
Sidelights
Sidelights are long, skinny windows that appear on one or both sides of an entry door. They usually run the whole door height, from floor to door top, but sometimes are limited to the upper half of the door height.
They are a great option for letting in a little more light and giving you another way to see who’s at the door before opening it. Sidelights are usually fitted with tempered glass in order to prevent burglars from smashing them and easily opening the door.