If you want a practical, easy-to-use window, settle for one with a vertical or horizontal sliding door. If you enjoy entertaining outdoors, install a window that opens and closes like a door. Everyone has a home with different uses and functions, so make sure that your windows fit those needs.
Bay Window
A bay window is one that protrudes from the walls of a home. The result is a bay shape within the house that forms a window seat. Outside, the bay window makes a decorative window stand out more than any other architectural element.
Skylight
A skylight is a ceiling-based window that lets in more sunlight from the sky. Some skylights open from inside of the room while others remain closed. Some skylights open and close by remote control, some operate automatically, and others must be manually pushed and pulled by hand.
You’ll need a brand-new window installation to make a skylight. The first step is to make a big enough hole in the ceiling. The right company will handle all of the construction and allow you to create a custom window design.
Casement Window
A casement window swings open and closed like a door. This style of window is available in single or double panes that are designed vertically or horizontally. Casement window that can swing open from the bottom are called awning windows, and the ones that open from the top are called hoppers. There are windows that open in the middle, designs that open on the right, called left-handed windows, and designs that open on the left, called right-handed windows.
Sash Window
Sash windows are made of one or more glass panes that are set apart by frames or glazing bars. Most windows are made with glass panes, but sash windows include frames made with bold, conspicuous designs. The number of panes varies from three by three to six by six. A good company allows you to customize your windows to choose the number of panes, the materials used to make the frames, the colors and other features.
Homes windows are not just spaces where you look outside and receive protection from the natural elements. These spaces define the look of your home and add to its unique architectural style and design. There are many different window styles to know about if you want a new and improved look for your home. Know the type that provides the right look and function for your home’s needs.
Lizzie Weakley is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and walks in the park with her husky, Snowball.