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.
Sliding windows are made up of horizontally sliding sashes. This type is not too expensive and extremely easy when it comes to cleaning them. That is because all you have to do is remove these sashes, clean them up and then put them in place. However ventilation might be a problem, because only one sash slides over the other at a time.
You can enjoy more than sufficient ventilation in the casement windows type, mainly because these hang on hinges that let you open it wide either on the outside or the inside. The two sides of the window can be easily reached, and that makes the cleaning lot easier. Newer casement windows with pivot mechanisms are also readily available.
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.
The Jalousie window is made up of an array of glass slats that tilt when the window is cranked open. That sure lets in a lot of fresh air and is an excellent window where ventilation is prioritized. But it is not considered to be the safest type of window.
If you intend on keeping your cooler or heater on most of the time, then you may not want to keep your windows wide open. That is why a fixed pane window is a great option as it cannot be opened and provides no 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.
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 are the kind that have a middle window section, and one or more on both the sides of that mid window. These windows are either in the form of casement or double hung windows. This type of window protrudes out of the wall.
Bow windows typically have more than three parts that jut out of the wall, and combine to make a bow like shape.
Tilt turn window is the safest bet for anybody looking at a window style that’s very safe, and can be also used as an emergency exit. As it can be tilted to even a hundred and eighty degrees, there is no need to worry about cleaning these windows. Above all, this type of window looks quite sleek and neat.
Egress windows are usually found in bedrooms. These windows also serve as an emergency exit due to their big size. These are big enough to meet the requirements for an emergency exit, defined by the local building code 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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