| Replacement vinyl windows are an excellent way | | | | escape. The combination of crank and seal make |
| to add style, charm, and resale value to your | | | | casement windows superior at keeping in heat or |
| home. Today's replacement windows are made in | | | | cool air. Picture Windows Picture windows, |
| a variety of different styles, which allows you to | | | | sometimes referred to as fixed windows, are just |
| choose the specific window type to meet your | | | | that- fixed. They do not open and close. Picture |
| unique needs. Single and Double Hung Windows | | | | windows are usually either large aesthetic |
| Probably the most popular and commonly used | | | | features of a home, or are part of a |
| style of window is called a single-hung window. | | | | multi-window system. Bay/Bow Windows Bay |
| These traditional designs can be found in most | | | | windows are large multi-window units. They are |
| window fixtures and most houses around the U.S. | | | | typically comprised of three or more windows |
| The design of these single-hung windows is quite | | | | that project out form the wall. Most commonly, |
| straight-forward, with one sash positioned over | | | | they are made up of one large window in the |
| another. On single-hung windows the lower sash | | | | middle, with two smaller windows flanking at 30, |
| can slide up and down, allowing for ventilation and | | | | 45, or 90 degrees to the wall. Any angles may be |
| air-movement. Double-hung models are very | | | | used, and any number of windows can be |
| similar; however both sashes are operational, | | | | incorporated into these window units. For |
| allowing you to slide the top sash down. This is | | | | example, bay units made of five windows are |
| beneficial because it can allow for more efficient | | | | also common, with one large window flanked by |
| ventilation, allowing hot air to escape the house | | | | two smaller ones on either side. Bow windows are |
| through the upper sash, where the hot air is. | | | | very similar, but have a more elliptical pattern. |
| Some of today's manufacturers offer their | | | | They, too are comprised of three or more |
| double-hung windows with the additional benefit of | | | | windows, and have a radial, or bow formation. |
| tilting sashes. These sashes can be tilted in to the | | | | Window Combinations All of these window types |
| interior of the house, allowing for easy | | | | have their own strengths. However, these |
| maintenance and cleaning. Sliders and Gliders No, | | | | windows' advantages and beauty become even |
| not hamburgers and aircraft. Slider-windows, | | | | greater when they are incorporated into window |
| sometimes called gliders by some manufacturers, | | | | combinations. If wanting vinyl replacement |
| are the second-most common window type. | | | | windows, consider using window combinations to |
| These windows have two or more sashes that | | | | add even greater style to your home. For |
| slide from side to side in the frame. These | | | | example, if you have a large window in your living |
| windows are available with any number of sashes, | | | | room that needs replacing, consider replacing it |
| and any amount of these sashes are operational. | | | | with a double-hung and two casements, or a |
| Check with your window provider to see what | | | | three-lite slider flanked by picture windows. In |
| options they offer. Casement Windows Casement | | | | Conclusion Vinyl replacement windows are |
| windows open like a door. They are hinged on one | | | | available in many styles to suit your specific needs |
| side, and usually operate with a hand crank. These | | | | and tastes. All of these styles also offer several |
| cranking devices make this style of window one | | | | features and options, such as grids, specialty |
| of the best when it comes to protection from air | | | | locks, and more. |