Window Styles

Choosing a residential window is something you should do after considering several minute details. You have a vast variety of choices available to you. Simple windows are perfect if you want ventilation and light without any frills or fuss. You also have to consider the climate of the area you live in, before you select a window style. There are also extravagant styles available. Here are some styles of residential windows that can help you make a suitable 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.

If you are looking at a window that lets you enjoy the maximum ventilation and can be cleaned easily, then look at casement windows. These types work on hinges, and can be swung toward the inside or the outside. The latest casement windows with come pivot mechanisms.

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.

Glass slats arranged in a particular manner makes a jalousie window, and these slats tilt when cranked open only, to provide a lot of fresh air. Although this type of window is a great source of ventilation, it is not the type that is considered the safest.

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.

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.

There is just one difference between a double and a single hung window, and that is the number of sashes that can be opened. It is just one in the single hung window, while it is two in the case of a double hung window.

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.

The name itself defines the shape of a bow window. It is curvy and looks similar to a bow. This type of window consists of over three sections.

You can tilt a tilt turn window to even a hundred and eighty degrees, and that too quite conveniently. You don't have to bother about any hassles in cleaning it up, or doubt its safety features. The central lock makes it one of the safest window options that also serves as an emergency exit because of its big size and tilt turn features.

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.

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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