WINDOW TYPES AND THEIR FUNCTIONALITIES

When you are looking for new home windows, there are tons of replacement options to fit any home style or budget. Each window type serves a different purpose and there are many different windows to choose from. Here you can find a list of 18 window styles, their average costs to install, pictures of each, and a little bit of information to help you decide which new home windows you would like to install in your home.

AWING WINDOWS

Awning windows open out by pivoting from the top of the window sash, operated by a crank. Awning windows commonly are paired with large picture windows and may be placed along bottom, sides, or top of the picture window to provide ventilation. They can also be installed above doors, much like transom windows. Because they open out, awning windows are not recommended near walkways and other traffic areas, lest the open windows obstruct the traffic path.

TILT AND TURN WINDOWS

A tilt and turn window fundamentally open on two axes: tilting when ventilation needed and turning mainly to provide a means of escape from a room in case of fire. Quite different to the more commonly found UK windows. In the tilt position, the window tilts inwards into the room – remaining fixed at the base. This allows ventilation but keeping a good level of security and shielding off rain. Our heavy-duty window opening mechanisms provide security even when open.

CASEMENT WINDOWS

Casement windows also open out (like awning windows) and usually pivot from side hinges. Many casements have large glass panes to provide ample light that is uninterrupted by muntin bars or other framing. Casements also typically offer more open ventilation area than other window types. When closed and locked, casement windows can make a very effective seal for improved energy performance. Like awning windows, casements should not open out into traffic lanes.

FIXED WINDOWS

Fixed windows are best in areas where airflow is not important because they do not open. They are often large glass expanses occupying the center portion of a wall to provide broad views and ample sunlight. Picture windows also work well for high windows in two-story foyers. Because they do not open, picture windows are less prone to air leakage than operable windows, but their large glass panes can lose or gain a lot of heat (compared to an insulated wall), even with energy-efficient double-pane construction.

SLIDING WINDOWS

Slider windows slide open sideways. Like casements, they can offer clear views and ample ventilation, but they cannot be sealed as tightly as casements. Sliders are commonly used for egress windows in basement or below-grade bedrooms, due to their large openings and easy operation. Utility windows at the tops of basement walls also tend to be sliders. Sliders are quite simple, having no mechanical parts (other than a lock), and usually very basic seals and no tension mechanism. This simplicity often makes them the least expensive type of window.

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