Styles of Vinyl Replacement Windows

Replacement vinyl windows are an excellent wayPicture Windows
to add style, charm, and resale value to yourPicture windows, sometimes referred to as fixed
home. Today's replacement windows are made inwindows, are just that- fixed. They do not open
a variety of different styles, which allows you toand close. Picture windows are usually either large
choose the specific window type to meet youraesthetic features of a home, or are part of a
unique needs.multi-window system.
Single and Double Hung WindowsBay/Bow Windows
Probably the most popular and commonly usedBay windows are large multi-window units. They
style of window is called a single-hung window.are typically comprised of three or more windows
These traditional designs can be found in mostthat project out form the wall. Most commonly,
window fixtures and most houses around the U.S.they are made up of one large window in the
The design of these single-hung windows is quitemiddle, with two smaller windows flanking at 30,
straight-forward, with one sash positioned over45, or 90 degrees to the wall. Any angles may be
another. On single-hung windows the lower sashused, and any number of windows can be
can slide up and down, allowing for ventilation andincorporated into these window units. For
air-movement.example, bay units made of five windows are
Double-hung models are very similar; howeveralso common, with one large window flanked by
both sashes are operational, allowing you to slidetwo smaller ones on either side.
the top sash down. This is beneficial because itBow windows are very similar, but have a more
can allow for more efficient ventilation, allowingelliptical pattern. They, too are comprised of three
hot air to escape the house through the upperor more windows, and have a radial, or bow
sash, where the hot air is. Some of today'sformation.
manufacturers offer their double-hung windowsWindow Combinations
with the additional benefit of tilting sashes. TheseAll of these window types have their own
sashes can be tilted in to the interior of thestrengths. However, these windows' advantages
house, allowing for easy maintenance and cleaning.and beauty become even greater when they are
Sliders and Glidersincorporated into window combinations. If wanting
No, not hamburgers and aircraft. Slider-windows,vinyl replacement windows, consider using window
sometimes called gliders by some manufacturers,combinations to add even greater style to your
are the second-most common window type.home. For example, if you have a large window in
These windows have two or more sashes thatyour living room that needs replacing, consider
slide from side to side in the frame. Thesereplacing it with a double-hung and two
windows are available with any number of sashes,casements, or a three-lite slider flanked by picture
and any amount of these sashes are operational.windows.
Check with your window provider to see whatIn Conclusion
options they offer.Vinyl replacement windows are available in many
Casement Windowsstyles to suit your specific needs and tastes. All
Casement windows open like a door. They areof these styles also offer several features and
hinged on one side, and usually operate with aoptions, such as grids, specialty locks, and more.
hand crank. These cranking devices make thisBudda Oliver is a marketing agent for Regal Home
style of window one of the best when it comesImprovement. The vinyl replacement window
to protection from air escape. The combination ofspecialists in the Richmond Virginia area. For more
crank and seal make casement windows superiorinformation on their replacement windows
at keeping in heat or cool air.richmond Virginia please visit their website.