Each window has its own unique function as well as associated benefits. Whatever the purpose or need, you’re sure to find a unit that fits the bill. There are many window styles and designs out there to choose from. Renewal by Andersen® of Westchester presents this simple guide to help understand your window options better.
Picture Windows
These simple replacement windows in Connecticut cannot be opened to provide ventilation, but offer the best and clearest views of all the window choices available. Because of their design, they also let the most light into your home—making them perfect when you need to brighten up cramped rooms or spaces. They’re the windows to get when you have a great scenery to capture outside.
Double-Hung Windows
Often tagged as the “classic” window, they’re the option to choose when you want something simple that can blend in with a wide range of architectural styles and home designs. They can be used in a number of rooms as well—from the kitchen to the bathroom to the master bedroom. Other big benefits of double-hung windows include (1) they’re easy to use, (2) they provide good ventilation, and (3) they are easy to clean and maintain.
Bay Windows
Bays can be created using a combination of many window styles. One popular combination features a central picture window with two double-hung units at its side. This combination gets you great view and illumination as well as amazing ventilation. Bay windows are best suited for living areas or other wide spaces where a lot of socialization happens.
Bow Windows
Bow windows play a role in enhancing the exterior aesthetics of your home. They give your walls a gentle, sweeping arc—perfect for giving your architecture more character. Like bay windows, they let you to use a combination of window styles, allowing you to mix and match different looks and benefits.
Gliding Windows
Simply put, gliding windows are double-hung units turned on their side. They afford great views like picture windows, but the fact that they can provide great ventilation makes them more functional. They’re also incredibly space-saving: they don’t occupy a lot of space whether they’re open or shut.
Casement Windows
Compactness and ease of operation best describe a casement window from Renewal by Andersen in CT. They’re best installed in narrow areas or areas that require a higher reach—like your bathroom wall or near the top of a high-ceiling living area. They operate on a crank that is simple to use. Casements can also be counted on to bring in both light and outdoor air.
Different window styles match different tastes and needs. If you need help finding the right one for your home, call Renewal by Andersen of Westchester. We carry a wide range of styles, including those mentioned above. All of our windows are energy-efficient because we use innovative materials like Fibrex® frames and High Performance™ Low-E4® glass. Call us up so we can get your window project started. You may also schedule a no-pressure consultation.
