Replacement Window Styles
Windows come in many shapes and sizes today, allowing you to make distinctive statements and complement many styles of shapes and designs.
What style of window you choose will define how much daylight you want to bring into your home.
Casement windows, which are more contemporary in style and offer a larger view, are more common in newer homes and are typical in the western part of the U.S./
Awning windows are pretty much the same in design to casement windows, but are wider than they are tall. Awning type windows are mostly used for ventilation when placed above or below a window or door. They provide more light and are often used in homes with traditional, double-hung windows.
Double-hung windows project a more traditional appearance than casement windows. They are common in older homes like victorian or English Tudor styles in the eastern part of the U.S. and are a great choice if you want to maximize the amount of wood on the interior of a home. Double-hung windows come in larger widths up to 45 inches and may help save you money by allowing you to put one larger double-hung window in place of more smaller ones.
A great way to capture a beautiful view is through the use bay or bow windows. Bay windows are typically three windows joined together. The center window is often fixed with operating double-hung or casement windows on the sides.
Bow windows consist of four or more casement windows joined together to form a graceful curve. Options in bow windows include fixed windows that can't be opened, vented windows that can be opened or a combination of the two.
Fixed windows are those that cannot be opened. They are available in a range of sizes, in rectangular and custom shapes, and in a variety of standard, and custom exterior cladding colors. They can be used by themselves or with other window types. Fixed frame windows are available in sizes up to 48 square feet.
These semi-circular windows are designed to fit over other windows and doors to add a decorative touch. Or use them as lovely accents on their own.
