Energy-Efficient Window Installation

Types of Replacement Windows

There are many types of windows out there that differ both in appearance and style. Finding the window type you want shouldn’t be too hard after some comparisons of the alternative window designs have been made.

Some people just replace the existing windows with new replicas. There’s nothing wrong with that if you know you are happy with that particular model of window and don’t like the other types offered, but sometimes a change is nice.

You’d be surprised how different a home can look by installing replacement windows of a different style. Many folks do this to improve the value of their home to sell it afterwards, but some like the results so much they decide to stay!

Some windows allow for better ventilation, and some types have a larger glass area for allowing in more daylight. Other designs may be easier to operate in hard-to-reach places. Any choice of window design will need to accommodate differing factors, depending on the house.

Some windows are hinged, while some types of slide. A certain window type can be more common in traditional areas, like double hung windows are a classic design, while horizontal slider or awning windows are a more modern design

Whatever type of a replacement window that you decide on for the appearance and effectiveness you require, frame construction matters as well. The type of glass that is combined with the frame to make up the window is vital too.