What Are The Different Types of Windows?
There are several different types of windows available on the market today for residential homes.
The most popular by far are the double-hung and casement windows.
They can be ordered in many sizes both for new construction and replacement situations and come in wood or vinyl construction.
Most wood windows are clad with aluminum or vinyl on the exterior.
Double-hung which are perhaps the more common of the two, slide up and down and only half of the window can be opened at any time.
They usually have the screen on the outside which, depending on the manufacturer, have a full screen or half screen.
The newer double-hung windows usually tilt in for easier cleaning.
On some brands, this requires removing the screen.
Casement windows or "crank out" windows open either left or right and are often used where a window is over a kitchen sink and opening a double-hung would be difficult.
An advantage of a casement is that when open, the entire window opening is open to take advantage of a nice summer breeze.
The screen on a casement is on the inside.
Casements usually cost more than double-hung because there is more hardware and moving parts involved.
Many of these types open 90 degrees with a good size gap on the hinge side to allow for cleaning the outside of the glass from inside the house.
Awning windows, which are not as common, tilt up to the outside and are made very similar to a casement.
The advantage to this window is if it is left open on a rainy day, it will probably stay dry in the house.
Some manufacturers offer between the glass mini-blinds or slim shades which can be lowered or raised and are available on most double-hung and casement windows.
Windows have certainly come a long way from those of years ago and thanks to new manufacturing processes, many options are available.
The most popular by far are the double-hung and casement windows.
They can be ordered in many sizes both for new construction and replacement situations and come in wood or vinyl construction.
Most wood windows are clad with aluminum or vinyl on the exterior.
Double-hung which are perhaps the more common of the two, slide up and down and only half of the window can be opened at any time.
They usually have the screen on the outside which, depending on the manufacturer, have a full screen or half screen.
The newer double-hung windows usually tilt in for easier cleaning.
On some brands, this requires removing the screen.
Casement windows or "crank out" windows open either left or right and are often used where a window is over a kitchen sink and opening a double-hung would be difficult.
An advantage of a casement is that when open, the entire window opening is open to take advantage of a nice summer breeze.
The screen on a casement is on the inside.
Casements usually cost more than double-hung because there is more hardware and moving parts involved.
Many of these types open 90 degrees with a good size gap on the hinge side to allow for cleaning the outside of the glass from inside the house.
Awning windows, which are not as common, tilt up to the outside and are made very similar to a casement.
The advantage to this window is if it is left open on a rainy day, it will probably stay dry in the house.
Some manufacturers offer between the glass mini-blinds or slim shades which can be lowered or raised and are available on most double-hung and casement windows.
Windows have certainly come a long way from those of years ago and thanks to new manufacturing processes, many options are available.
