Window Types and Styles
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
 | 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. |
You are right; I was completely unaware of all of the different types there are with windows! The combination these windows have were interesting. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bow arrangement in real life before, so it’s interesting to read that they a combination of either vertical sliders or casement windows. Now I’m going to pay more attention to the windows I see!
Window can increase the value of your home. So window installation is important. There are variety of window designs and sizes are available. And you should choose according to your needs and preferences. The window styles for any space can be determined by a number of factors and that includes: natural ventilation, daylight and energy efficiency goals. Some examples of variety of window styles are tilt and turn windows, awning windows, fixed windows, casement, single or double hung and slider windows. And some examples of window types are aluminum window, wood windows, aluminum clad windows etc.