Window Styles
Stylish residential windows are a great way of enhancing the beauty of any house, but what looks good is not always the best pick. Durability of the window is also extremely important. You could choose a plain window, or a stylish choice. Here are some styles of windows for you.
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 allow you to open these on the outer or inner side on the hinges. You also have the option of picking newer styles with pivot mechanisms that have come into the market recently. You have excellent ventilation with these types of windows, as it can be opened quite wide.
The only difference between an awning and a casement window is where it is hinged. While casement is hinged on the side, awning windows are hinged on the top. Hopper windows are awning windows that are hinged at the bottom, and are generally placed on lower walls.
A Jalousie window is a window in which glass slats are assembled to tilt when cranked open. That is the reason this type of window lets in a lot of fresh air, and all the ventilation that one would require. Security is the only concern when it comes to having a Jalousie window.
In case you are looking at keeping your windows shut all the time to avoid the unfriendly weather outside, then a fixed pane window is a great pick. These windows provide 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.
Single hung windows have one tiny difference with double hung types. The single hung has just one sash that can be opened, whereas the double hung sashes has two windows that can be opened.
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.
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.
Tilt turn windows tilt from the top. The central lock of a tilt turn window is what makes it an extremely safe option, and a little more tilting can turn it into an emergency exit too. Apart from that, it is convenient to clean and looks extremely neat.
Egress windows can also serve as emergency exits because of their large size. The best place to have them in is the bedroom.
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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