Sliding windows with fixed transoms above
Replacing the old windows in your home not only can save you money in your energy bills, but it is also able to help you make the home more comfortable and look nice. You can also change the style and size of the windows if you want to take the replacements to the next level.When it comes to choosing new windows, it’s a good idea to consider the many ways a window can be opened. Some configurations work just about anywhere, while others are best in certain areas.
First, you should choose windows that fit the specific parts of your home. You should also consider window shape, size, style and the materials that the window is going to be made from. Think about how the window is going to be able to be opened as well – so you no longer have to fail at opening them when you would like a little fresh air in your home. If you’ve ever struggled at reaching across a kitchen sink to lift up a double-hung sash, you know what we’re talking about. Here are the basic types of window operation:
Fixed Panel – These windows are not able to be opened. The glass could be just one paned or it could have blocks, but it is not going to be able to open. They are made in many sizes and shapes to fit your home and are able to be used in the basements, as decorative windows or throughout a sunroom. Picture windows are fixed, and so are most transom windows above doors. These windows are also called inoperable.
Awning – These windows swing open upwards to form a sort of awning on the outside. They come in many different designs to choose from such as using a crank or by being pushed out and then up. You then latch the window in place.
Casement – These windows are able to open up outwards when you turn a crank that swings the glass open. It is used when there is not enough space to slide the window up or down such as in front of a sink in a kitchen.
Double Hung – These are two overlapping panes of glass that are able to be moved up or down on the track. Newer designs of double hung windows also allow you to tilt the window in or out to clean the glass.
Single Hung – These windows are made the same way as double hung, except you’re only able to move the lower window up or down and it can tilt inward.
Sliding – With these windows, you’re able to slide one panel in front or behind the other panel of the window to the side. If there is not enough opening space to work with, then this type of window would be a good best choice. Sliders are similar to double-hung windows, except the sashes move horizontally rather than vertically.
There are other windows such as jalousie (the louvered ones) and hopper windows (these are the reverse of the awning window where the sash drops down and in, forming a tray). But the ones listed above are the most common. All of these types of windows come in various shapes, sizes, styles and are made from different materials to fit your particular taste, style and the home that you have. Speak with us here at Window Outfitters to set up a no-obligation consultation to find out how you can get the best replacement windows put in your Minneapolis area house.
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