Many people are unaware of all the window styles available to homeowners. Read a description of each below as well as a Typical Application.
Window Styles
Outline | Name | Description | Typical Applications |
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Awning | Windows that are hinged at the top that swing out for ventilation. | Bathrooms, Combine w/Large windows | |
Single/Double Hung | A window with two sashes where one or both sashes slide vertically. | Bedrooms, Family Rooms, Kitchens, Dens | |
Horizontal Slider or Rolling window | A window with two sashes where one or both sashes slide horizontally. | Bedrooms, Family Rooms, Kitchens, Dens, Combinations | |
Casement | A window or windows hinged on one side that open as far as 90 degrees to the building using a crank. | Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Living Rooms, Combine w/Large windows | |
Direct-Set Geometrics | These are fixed windows. Since they have no moving parts, they can be tailored to meet just about any desired geometric shape. | Entry Ways, Living Rooms, Combine w/Large windows | |
Circle Top | As the name describes, these windows typically have a flat bottom and a circular or arched top. These are typically used in combination with another window or door. | Entry Ways, Living Rooms, Combine with doors or large windows |
Examples of Combinations
Outline | Name | Description |
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Angled Bay | A single large, fixed center window with 2 windows at 30, 45, or 90 degrees to the building. Side windows are typically vertical sliders or casement. | |
Bow | Four or more windows configured to form a radius. Typically made of either vertical sliders or casement windows. | |
Picture Combination | A single large, fixed center window with 2 adjacent side windows. Side windows may be either horizontal or vertical sliders or casement. | |
2-Wide | Two vertical slider windows installed side-by-side. This is a basic building block for a “wall of windows”. | |
3-Wide with transoms | Three vertical slider windows installed side-by-side with awnings or fixed transoms across the tops. | |
2-Wide with transom | Two casement windows installed side-by-side with an awning or fixed transom across the tops. | |
Cathedral | Two casement windows with a half cloverleaf top circle | |
Three wide with awnings | Three fixed windows with awnings on the bottom. |