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.
A sliding window has many benefits, and one of them is the cheaper cost. Cleaning can involve taking off the sashes, cleaning them conveniently and putting them back in place. There is however one hitch about these sliding window and that is the lower ventilation. That is because only one of the two sashes can be moved on the other to open a sliding window.
A little push is all it takes to open your casement window wide, and that is the reason that this type of window is a great source of ventilation. Both the sides of this type of window can be reached, and so cleaning is hassle free. The usual casement windows function on traditional hinges, but the latest ones with pivot mechanism are also easily available.
Unlike casement windows that are hinged to the sides, awning windows are hinged to the top. They have to be tilted from the bottom to open and that results in lesser ventilation. There are also awning windows that are hinged at the bottom, and these are often seen on lower walls. Such windows are called hopper windows.
Jalousie windows are made up of glass slats that are arranged to form a window. There is always an element of risk that is associated with a Jalousie window and these are not considered to be safe. This window must be cranked open, and then the slats tilt to provide ventilation.
In case you live in a climate that requires all-round-the-year cooling or heating, then a fixed pane window is a good pick. However, you must bear in mind that this type of window provides zero ventilation.
A double hung window simply means two sashes that hang opposite to each other, and only one of the two is in use. That’s because this type of window opens only when one sash is slid on the other, and that is why it gives lesser ventilation. But, you can still get the stale air out by sliding down the top portion of a double hung window, and to get fresh air in, slide up the sash of the window opposite to that. This type of window is quite a regular feature of most American homes.
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 windows have a central window, and one or more windows equally on either side. These windows are commonly in the form of casement or double hung styles. This kind of window extends out of the wall.
A bow window gets its name from the sort of shape that the many sections of this type of window form when they protrude out of the wall. These types of windows are usually made up of more than 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.
The egress window’s large size makes it a great emergency exit, and it meets definitions of local building codes for an emergency exit.
The most special feature of a storm window is that there is a pocket-like space in between this and the typical window. That is what makes a storm window such a perfect protection from the hot or cold environment. In fact, it can even face a storm or other climactic conditions
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