Window Styles
There are a virtually limitless variety of window styles you can choose from. Some people may choose residential windows depending on looks alone, while others may choose based on durability. However, there are a few practical details that must be kept in mind when you make a choice. Consider the weather of the area you live in, the style of your home and other factors. Here are some of the types of residential windows that are available, that can help you make a choice.
If you are on a tight budget and still crave something that looks simply stunning, then go for a sliding window. Cleaning these windows is easy - you can pull out the sashes, clean them up as often as you like, and then insert them into their appropriate place. However, the only snag is that these won downs give lesser ventilation because one sash must be slid upon the other while opening it.
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.
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.
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.
This type of window is made up of two sashes that are hung, and while one is on the top, the other is on the bottom. Only one out of the two can be opened in one go, and that is a drawback if you're looking for good ventilation. The only way to sort that out is by simultaneously opening two double hung windows that are opposite to each other. The window with the top portion open gets rid of the air inside the house, while the one open at the bottom gets some of that refreshing air in from outside.
Both single and double hung windows are of the same type, and the only difference between the two is the number of open able sashes. In single hung, just one sash can be opened and in double hung, both sashes can be opened.
Bay window is a classy option that is either in the double hung form, or in the casement form. What sets this type of window apart is that it sticks out from the wall. The formation is such that one window is in the centre and the other two sections of the window spread out of the wall in equal proportion on either side.
A bow window involves more than three segments that extend from the wall to take the shape of a bow like curve.
Apart from being a prime safety option because of its central lock system, the tilt turn window also is safety option that can be used as an emergency exit. The tilt turn window type can be rotated to even a hundred and eighty degrees, and that is why cleaning it is no problem at all.
Egress windows are big windows that serve as a perfect emergency exit. The size of these windows is very much in accordance with what is defined by local building coded for an emergency exit.
Storm windows are perfect for harsh weather conditions. These windows have an air pocket existing between itself and the usual window acting as a barrier against stormy weather.
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