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Window Styles

Replacement windows come in many shapes, sizes, and styles to match your home. There are several types of windows which include awning windows, bay and bow windows, casement windows, double-hung windows, fixed frame windows, sliding windows, and skylight windows. Each window differs in the way that it opens and looks. The type you choose will depend heavily on the purpose of the window. Is the window meant for energy savings? Are you just trying to let more light into the room?

One of the more common windows styles includes awning windows. Awning windows are commonly used for ventilation and are typically placed above or below a window or door. They are hinged at the top and the lower part of the window moves out. Casement windows are very similar expect it is a window unit in which the single sash levers outward to the right or left, as opposed to moving from top to bottom. Bay and bow windows protrude out from the wall and have three or more panes. The center window pane is commonly a fixed frame window. Fixed window frames consist of an immovable piece of glass that is set into the sash.

Other popular window styles include double hung and single hung windows. They are similar to each other in that they both have two sashes, top and bottom. However, with double-hung windows both sashes can move up and down and with single hung windows only one sash is movable. Lastly, sliding windows are pretty self explanatory in that they slide back and forth horizontally.

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Interested in More Information in Casement Windows?

Casement windows could be the right match for you and your home’s needs. However, you'll want to make sure you are choosing the right window material for your home and your budget. If you would like to find out if casement windows will work for you, we offer Free Replacement Window Quotes from local, reliable contractors.

Upgrading or Replacing Windows

As a homeowner, at some time or another it is very likely that you will be interested in replacement windows for your home. Upgrading or replacing your windows is a very popular renovation project. Windows, like most things in life, deteriorate as they age. Over the years you will start to notice the appearance and function of your windows beginning to weaken.

Bay and Bow Windows

Bay and bow windows bring more to the table than your average window. This is mainly because bay and bow windows are combinations of windows that extend out from your house and capture a wide outside view. Regardless of whether you have limited wall space, these windows allow you to utilize more windows thus creating more of a view while taking up a limited amount of space.

Lower Heating & Cooling Bills

The cost of energy is on an uphill slope and will most likely continue to rise for sometime now. For this reason, homeowners are incessantly looking for ways to optimize the energy efficiency of their homes. There are several ways to accomplish this, but one of the most common ways includes installing replacement windows. New replacement windows, such as vinyl replacement windows, can help to increase the efficiency of your home’s heating and cooling system.