Blog: different types of windows

Windows let light into our home, gentle breezes in and their screens keep the bugs out.  Windows come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles.  Used alone or in combination most of us have more than one window style in our home.  Let’s explore four basic window styles.

When considering replacing the windows in your home, you will quickly realize that there are many options to choose from. However, no one type of window will likely work throughout your entire home. Different rooms and window placements may necessitate you consider multiple window options.

Two of the main points of window safety are to provide an escape for fires and to help prevent falls. The Window Safety Task Force of the National Safety Council reminds parents that windows play an important role in both of these areas.

Garden windows are becoming increasingly popular by those with limited space to plant vegetables or herbs in, as they make it possible to enjoy gardening year round.

Thanks to several improvements in manufacturing vinyl replacement windows, these windows are one of the most popular choices among homeowners. For example, today’s vinyl windows offer more energy efficient than aluminum or wood windows.

A casement window is an operating window that is hinged on the left or right side and opens outward pivoting on the hinged side, very much like a door opens. The window itself consists of one large pane of glass, providing maximum viewing ability out the window.

When considering replacing the windows in your home, you will quickly realize that there are many options to choose from. However, no one type of window will likely work throughout your entire home. Different rooms and window placements may necessitate you consider multiple window options.

Two of the main points of windows for home safety are to provide an escape for fires and to help prevent falls. The Window Safety Task Force of the National Safety Council reminds parents that windows play an important role in both of these areas.

Garden windows are becoming increasingly popular by those with limited space to plant vegetables or herbs in, as they make it possible to enjoy gardening year round.

Most people take their windows for granted until they have to replace them. By far the most popular choice, nearly everyone goes with vinyl windows when buying replacement windows.