Bathrooms don’t really use windows to provide views and surveillance. Rather, they use them for ventilation and daylighting. Considered as one of the top sources of moisture in your home, it’s imperative for your bathroom to have a means to efficiently expel moist air. Also, adequate illumination is needed to safely move around in a bathroom.
To help make your bathroom work the way it should, Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco® recommends these styles for your window replacement project:
Casement
The casement is your best bet for controlling and directing ventilation. Hinged on one side, it swings completely to utilize the entire opening for admitting fresh drafts and breathing out excessive moisture. Leaving a single casement window open after a shower until the mirror stops sweating would suffice to prevent condensation.
Sliding
unlike casements, sliding windows don’t open completely, but they do provide top-to-bottom ventilation. Plus, they’re usually wider than they’re taller, providing the air in a broad passageway to circulate and offering expansive glass area. For a tiny bath, choosing sliding windows for your windows replacement can solve your ventilation and daylighting needs without taking up too much wall space. Also, you can easily operate them even when they are set up high, helping increase privacy.
Specialty
Porthole and clerestory windows may not move, but they can catch the sun while keeping you away from prying eyes. The shape of the porthole allows it to fit into any wall while the clerestory window can be as narrow as possible. But since they don’t regulate the airflow on their own, it’s ideal to have other windows installed. Or, they can work wonders if you have a mechanical ventilation unit in the bathroom.
Bay
If you have a large opening, the bay can be a great window replacement choice. This projection window has multiple panels, doubling the ventilation potential of a single casement. Its wide center glass lets in a profusion of sunlight. Best part is, it provides extra space. Whether it only reaches the top of your vanity or stretches down to the floor, it can open a world of design possibilities for your bath.
Let Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco help you choose the right replacement windows on a room-by-room basis. Our products come with unique styles to help meet your home improvement goals with numerous customization options like translucent glass patterns. Call us at (866) 609-5033 today to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation in San Francisco, and let’s get your project started.
