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Window Selection Criteria
When considering window types for different rooms in a home, the choice often depends on factors like light, ventilation, privacy, and the aesthetic appeal of the room. Below, as you browse through window types, you’ll see we’ve noted which rooms homeowners install them in most often. Here’s a quick table showing our picks.
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Window Types
There are more than 20 window types available. Out of those, eight rank as the most popular:
Double-hung Windows
On a double-hung window, both the lower sash as well as the upper sash can move up and down.
They also usually tilt out for easy cleaning and maintenance. This makes a double-hung window superior to a single-hung in terms of ventilation, as the two sashes can be moved independently
Single-hung Windows
Has two sashes, one fixed sash on top and one moveable sash on the bottom, which can slide up and down. This makes single- hung windows rectangular in shape in a vertical orientation.
Since they don’t open outward, they’re ideal for rooms facing constrained pathways and streets. At the same time, it goes well with small spaces where an upper sash would be difficult to open, like above a kitchen sink or a bathtub.
Picture Windows
Is fixed and cannot be manipulated. Picture windows have thin frames and large glass areas that provide homeowners with sweeping, gorgeous outdoor views, much like a huge picture
frame.
They are often seen in large areas such as living rooms and
master bedrooms. What they lack is ventilation. However, they
are a very energy efficient choice since there are no spots for air
to leak in or out like there are in windows that open.
Casement Windows
They are hinged at the side, and open inwards or outwards.
A casement window can be operated by a handle or lever, usually at arm level, and a fold-away mechanism called a casement stay or crank at the bottom to hold the window in an open position despite the wind.
Due to their structure, these windows are ideal for difficult-to- reach areas like over the kitchen sink or in cramped corners.
They are also very energy efficient – when closed, casement windows seal tightly against their frames, reducing air leakage
Bay Windows
A bay window projects outward beyond the wall. It’s made from three separate windows, and you can choose exactly which window type you want. It has an outward frame, commonly hexagonal, which adds space to a room.
The most common option is to have a picture window in the. center flanked by operable windows, like double-hung or casement. However, depending on the size you choose and where you place it, you may find you need additional structural support to bear the window’s weight, which can make an already costly window even more expensive.
Bay windows on a second story are also called oriel windows
Awning Windows
They are hinged at the top and open outward from the bottom. Unlike hoppers that open inward, they tilt outward strictly from the top. Awning windows are so-called because they create an “awning” when opened, which prevents rain from coming into the room and yet allows fresh air in.
They can be placed higher up on a wall than other window types, they are great choices for bathrooms since they provide privacy while still opening to vent humidity. They are also good choices for kitchens since they allow a lot of airflow and are one of the most secure window types since they are very difficult to open from the outside..
Sliding Windows
They open horizontally along a track. This makes them simple and easy to use for people of many ages and abilities. However, the track the window slides in needs to be cleaned and maintained to ensure it functions as intended. There are 2-panel, 3-panel options.
The two-panel slider is the most common type of sliding window. It has two panels where one or both panels slide left and right to allow ventilation into the room. This makes it a wonderful choice for bedrooms and living areas, while also having an overall space-saving design that makes them especially conducive to areas like bathrooms and kitchens.
Skylights Windows
They are windows installed in a roof or ceiling to add more natural light.
Aside from the fact that skylights offer a wonderful view of the sky from the outside, they also help save energy by naturally brightening dark areas and reducing the use of artificial lights. This type of window is commonly seen on cabins, vacation houses, and modern homes.
They can be fixed or operable, they let in lots of light, and they ensure privacy.
Arched Windows
These windows have rounded tops that add an appealing design element to any home.
Also called Radius windows, they have an arched shape on the top half and a vertically oriented rectangular shape on the bottom half. They can also be installed in a multi-arch structure with square or rectangle window panes on side.
Unlike other window types, radius windows can be made
operable to improve ventilation or fixed to only let in light, or subdivide the top half to be fixed and the bottom being operable (or vice versa)
