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