In response to the Industrial Revolution, Craftsman architecture was born in California to celebrate the beauty of hand-made building features. Apart from low-pitched gable roofs and front porches with stocky columns, windows with divided lights are some of its iconic elements.
To nail your Craftsman-style home’s curb appeal, Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco recommends these windows:
Double-Hung
Nothing speaks more to the Craftsman architecture aesthetic louder than double-hung windows. For historical accuracy, encase three or four of them together in wide trim to balance the visual thickness of its columns. When it comes to grilles, use a six-over-one pattern. For standalone windows, however, you can get away with a two-over-two or two-over-one pattern if you want more simplicity.
Casement
If you want maximum ventilation and better energy efficiency, the casement window is the ultimate alternative to the double-hung. It cranks open completely to optimize airflow and presses its sash against the frame to create an airtight seal. In general, it’s also the recommended window style to meet the latest fire egress codes.
To obstruct a small portion of the glass with grilles, you can use the fractional pattern. This grille design features two vertical bars meeting one wide, horizontal rail, occupying one-third of the panel. Also consider a simulated double-hung pattern if you wish to masquerade it as a sash window.
Bay
Install a bay window to lend architectural flair to your home and bring more functionality to your interior. The bay can complement your exterior’s rich details.
Transom
Crowning your regular windows with transoms is normal practice when it comes to Craftsman architecture. Rectilinear units are traditional, but perfectly square make excellent upper-floor room accents.
Turn to Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco to preserve your Craftsman-style home’s architectural authenticity. To get your project started, call us at (866) 609-5033, or fill out our contact form to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. We serve homes in San Francisco and nearby areas.
