Are you considering buying bay or bow replacement windows? Both have their advantages and limitations. Knowing what those are allows you to make an informed decision and get more value for money.
Ventilation
The design of bow windows that use casements only allows homeowners to open a few windows since there isn’t enough room for the mechanisms for opening the windows. If you want to open more panes, you have to customize the entire window to make this possible.
Bay window panes aren’t grouped close together and have ample space for mechanisms that allow homeowners to open them.
Space
The design of a bay window makes it protrude out of the exterior of a house. This adds more space for furniture, artwork or other items that you want to put in that spot. The bow window doesn’t have the same feature, but you can still choose this type if you want to maximize space. A compromise for this would be to use boxed window seats in your home’s interior near the bow window.
Lighting
When you choose bay or bow replacement windows, you have to consider lighting. A bow type has more glass panes and fewer features between them. This means they allow more light to enter compared to their bay counterparts. It is ideal to install bow windows around the corner of homes. Doing so allows light to enter from different angles.
If you are considering either type of window, the company to turn to is Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco. We provide first-rate products like the 400 Series Casement Bow and Bay windows. Our bow windows provide maximum ventilation and air flow while our bay windows open outward and provide a beautiful view of the outdoors.
For more details about our services and replacement windows, you can reach us at (866) 609-5033. We serve homeowners in San Francisco and other California areas.
