Window Styles
You can choose from an array of residential window patterns that are available today. To make the choice more effective, consider the kind of climatic conditions you live in. The style of window is also very important. To ensure you make a suitable choice, here are some of the available residential window patterns:
A sliding window is the one that has sashes that must be slid horizontally for the window to open. This window has just one flaw, and that is that it offers partial or lesser ventilation. However, because this type of window has sashes, these can be removed, cleaned and fixed back into its original place. Another good thing about this type of window is that it is not at all heavy on the pocket. Also, you can expect to have a lot of energy stored in.
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.
The only thing that differs in an awning and a casement window is the position where it is hinged. In a casement window, hinging is on the side, whereas awning windows are hinged on the top. Hopper windows are hinged only at the bottom, and are usually only located on lower walls.
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.
Fixed pane windows are sealed, and cannot be opened at any time. It is best suited for climatic conditions that are not really favorable, and require the continuous use of a cooler or a heater.
A common aspect in most American homes is the double hung window. This is a type of window that uses two sashes and one is placed on the top, while the other is placed beneath that one. Yet, only one can be opened at a time as one sash must be slid on the other in order to open. Even so, the problem of ventilation can be managed by opening either sash of any two double hung windows that are positioned opposite to each other, but must be opened at the same time. The window with the lower portion gets in the refreshing cool air in from outside, and the one with upper portion open allows stale air to exit.
The single and the double hung window types are quite similar, and the style differs only on the basis of the sashes that can be opened. Only one sash can be opened in the single hung window.
Bay windows look extremely elegant these windows have a central window with one or more sections on each of its sides, and the windows are either in casement or double hung forms.
A bow window comprises of over three sections that stick out from the wall to form a bow like bend.
Tilt turn window is both a window and also an emergency exit, and that's mainly because this kind of window can turn up to even a hundred and eighty degrees. So you can tilt it to a comfortable angle to clean it up.
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.
A storm window, as the name says, protects against storms by creating a pocket of space between the regular window and the storm window. This makes it the perfect padding against adverse climatic conditions.
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