Types of window

TYPES OF WINDOW

AWNING WINDOW.  Is a type of window design that allows the window sash to swing outward rather than inward or up and down.

AWNING WINDOW

CASEMENT  WINDOW.  Is a window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges. These are hinged at the side. They are used singly or in pairs within a common frame, in which case they are hinged on the outside.

CASEMENT WINDOW

SINGLE-HUNG WINDOW. Is a window with a fixed upper sash and a movable lower sash. The lower sash can be raised to allow a free flow of air, and the sash may also be designed to tilt so that it can be easily cleaned from the inside.

SINGLE-HUNG WINDOW

DOUBLE-HUNG  WINDOW.  Is a window that features an upper and lower window sash that slide vertically past one another in a single casement.

DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOW

PICTURE/FIXED WINDOWS. Are window designs that do not include any sashes or sections of the window that are configured to open and close.

PICTURE/FIXED WINDOW

HOPPER  WINDOW.  Is a single style window similar to a casement window in that they both are hinged for opening, rather than slide open. It is hinged on the bottom and opens inward from the top.

HOPPER WINDOW

SLIDING  WINDOWS.  Are windows constructed in a frame and installed so that they slide open and closed, as opposed to opening, in or out, on a hinge.

SLIDING WINDOW

JALOUSIES/LOUVERED  WINDOWS.  Are type of window made of glass slats set in metal clips that can be opened and closed in unison.

TILT AND TURN WINDOWS. Are the pinnacle of fenestration technology for residential, commercial and institutional buildings. These windows offer dual-action convenience. They tilt-in at the top, and swing-in, along one side.

TILT AND TURN WINDOW

BAY WINDOWS. Are specially designed windows which create a niche in a home filled with light. Typically, they highlight a stunning view such as the ocean or a sweeping meadow, and they are often designed with window seats so that people can sit in the windows and enjoy a book.

BOW  WINDOW.  It is a variation of the bay window. This window is so named because it has a slightly curved shape, instead of the more angled shape of the bay window, and it looks like the curve of a drawn bow.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BAY AND BOW WINDOW

BAY WINDOW• A bay window is a 3 panel

window that can be assembled with different combination of windows such as double hung, casement and stationary window and most of the cases a new roof needs to be framed because the unit sticks out from the house.

• The flat front and the sides angled toward you house create a projection that can vary from 30 from 45 degrees angle.

BOW WINDOW• A bow window also can be

assembled with different combination of windows such as double hung, casement and stationary window and it has 3, 4, 5 or even 6 panels that split up the projection giving it a curved (bow) look. The project can vary from 10 to 15 degrees angle.

GARDEN WINDOW. Is a window that juts out, or projects, slightly from a wall in order to capture more sunlight. Some may have shelves and glass must be present on all sides, except for the bottom.

• In an 'ARCH' OR 'RADIUS' WINDOW, the bottom half of the window is rectangular while the top is an arch or half-circle. Arch shaped windows bring a softness to a room and juxtaposes the straight corners of rectangular windows and walls for a contrasting effect. Arch windows can be operable to let in fresh air or fixed to only let in light.

• A SKYLIGHT is a window installed on the ceiling of a home, bringing in light and views of the sky. Skylights are a great way to brighten up a space while ensuring privacy such as bathrooms. They also are a great addition to rooms without outside facing walls.