Windows

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Windows can be found almost everywhere in and out of your home.  Replacing or installing new windows are often used in kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, design-build construction, basement finishing, new construction, and home additions. Use HandyAmerican.com to find or get matched to local window contractors.

Types of Windows

Casement windows are side-mounted on hinges and operated by cranks that swing the sash inward or, more commonly, outward. They open fully for easy cleaning and offer excellent ventilation.

Horizontal slider windows work well at sealing in energy. Only half of the total window can be opened for ventilation at a time.

Awning and hopper windows are like a horizontal, top-hinged casement tilting out at the bottom, offering partial ventilation, an unobstructed view, and reasonably good security.
 
Jalousie windows are also called louvers and are made of glass slats set in metal clips that can be opened and closed in unison. They offer good ventilation in warm climates

Bay windows project out from the wall with a center window parallel to the wall is flanked by two windows attached at an angle, usually casement or double-hung styles.

 
Bow windows project like a bay window but have more than three sections that join to form a gentle curve. Center windows are generally fixed; side sashes are typically casement windows.

Tilt-turn windows offer distinctive European styling tilt in toward the room at the top and also turn a full 180 degrees for easy cleaning and emergency exits.

Which Style of Window Do You Need?

When thinking about which window you need consider the importance of ventilation and security and consider what you need in terms of ease of maintenance and cleaning. You also need to decide whether you want the window to be an architectural focal point or if it more practical and needed for light, ventilation, and security.

You will want to pay attention to where your windows are placed in your home.  Whether you are undertaking new construction or a remodeling project, where you place your windows and what type they are will have a significant effect on the amount of light the let in and the ventilation they will provide.

South-facing windows let in the most light and are desirable in all but the warmest climates.  A north facing window will provide soft, diffused light.  Because of the low angle of the sun in the early morning and late afternoon, east and west facing windows can have too much intense light and heat.

The view your window provides can be just as important as the light and ventilation it allows.  Windows are what connect us to the outdoors and make our interior spaces seem larger.  Consider the view you are going to have before you decide the placement and size of your windows.

Window can be made from wood, aluminum, steel, vinyl, or fiberglass.  Many are made from a combination of these materials. In general, those that offer better weather protection cost more, but they pay off in low maintenance and energy savings.

 Benefits of Windows

Windows can have a major environmental effect on your house as far as the natural light, ventilation, and temperature of your home. In addition the windows of your home will be a factor in the architectural and structural identity.  When are selecting your windows make sure the type, style, and material you select will suit your home.