There are so many types of windows that you can find one for any style of home. What’s more, new technology has made even the most traditional style of window much more energy efficient, with multiple panes that help stabilize the room temperature and cut down on UV light damage. This, by the way, is one of the reasons that your HVAC contractor takes your windows into account when they plot out your HVAC system. Read on to learn more about a few different types of windows.
The Double Hung Sash
This popular window, which has been around since at least Colonial times, has two panels that slide up and down. This is thanks to the action of counterweights and cords tucked into vertical channels in the window frame. It can have two panes or multiple panes, as can be seen in some styles of houses such as the Cape Cod.
The Casement
This window has a hinge that lets it swing in or out like a door. You can open it either by hand or with a nifty crank. The casement has the advantage over the double-hung sash window in that it can fit into a small space, and all of the window can be opened. With the double-hung sash, only half of the window can be opened at a time. The one drawback with a casement window is that the in-swinging types can be tricky to dress.
The Picture Window
This window is often seen in high-rise apartment buildings. It features a large, central fixed pane that frames a view. The pane is often flanked by one or two movable windows, maybe small double-hung sash windows, that can let in some air.
Dormer Window
Dormer windows get their name because they’re often installed in upstairs bedrooms. (Dormir means “sleep” in French). The dormer window sits in its own little alcove that thrusts out from the room and has its own sloping roof. From the outside, it makes the roofline of a house look rather manorial. Most dormer windows are casements or double-hung sashes.
Window Wall
This window is what it says it is. It’s a pane of glass that takes up a wall-sized space. You’ll find these kinds of windows in contemporary houses. It can be fixed with its own door, fixed without a door or made to slide open. Window walls are often found at the back of the house and open to the patio and the yard, but some homes have them at the front. It’s true that this cuts down on privacy but makes for spectacular curb appeal.
Windows bring light and air into your home and have an impact on your HVAC system. Talk to both your HVAC pro and an interior decorator for advice. When you need window replacement services in Menifee, CA, contact Dove Glass & Mirror.
