(Newswire.net — February 28, 2024) — Windows have evolved from being simple means of ventilating a house to being objects of beauty in their own right and signifiers of wealth and security. Over the years, there have come to be many styles of windows. Here are eight types of windows and how someone can choose the right one for their home.
- Double Hung Windows
These windows have two parts that slide up and down in a groove. The parts are kept stable by counterweights and cords found in the jamb. Double-hung windows have been popular for over two centuries and are just the thing for a more traditional home like one built in the Queen Anne or Georgian style.
- Casement Windows
Casement windows swing in and out like doors. They can be opened by hand or through the use of a crank and can be opened in or out. They are good for places that are too small to accommodate a double-hung window. They can also be opened all the way, while only half of a double-hung window can be opened at a time.
- Bay Windows
Bay windows are just the thing to install in a large space with a view. Because of this, they’re often found at the front or the back of the house to look out on the front yard or a back garden. They’re made with at least three angled sides that hold windows.
- Picture Windows
Picture windows are also large windows that give a view. They are often seen in apartment buildings but are also excellent in modern-style houses. A picture window is one large, fixed pane of glass that is ideal for areas where you don’t want the view to be obstructed as the focal point.
- Hopper Windows
The hopper window is a casement window with a horizontal hinge. Nearly all hopper windows open at the top and open inside. These windows are good for basements that have light wells.
- Awning Windows
An awning window is like a hopper window, but it opens to the outside and usually has at least three movable panes. Like casement windows, awning windows are opened by hand or by crank. The awning window is a good solution for a place in the home that needs more natural light and ventilation. At the same time, it prevents snow and rain from entering the house
- Slider Windows
These types of windows are made of two panes that can slide horizontally over each other, much like a sliding glass door. Because slider windows are installed inside the pane of the wall they’re more protected from breakage.
- Speciality Windows
Specialty windows include transom windows, French windows, and strip windows.
- Transom windows. These are often found over doors. They can be movable or fixed.
- French windows. These are tall casement windows that act as doors. They can be installed between rooms or open to the outside, usually to the back or side yard.
- Strip window. This is a long row of windows installed near the top of a wall. Strip windows are popular in modern homes and are often a combination of fixed and movable panes.