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