Spring is the time we
think again about the outdoors and many people start to think about bringing it
inside the house with windows. Their remodeling ideas include replacing old
ones with new.
Windows are about two
things: beauty and function.
The variety of
windows available to us today just seems to grow. Here are a few of the
standard kinds available:
- Fixed – a basic window, one that does
not open.
- Double hung – a traditional window found
in older homes where only the lower half opens.
- Casement – these windows swing open and
closed usually with a crank.
- Awning – these windows are like casement
windows but swing up and down.
- Sliding – another traditional window,
these slide to either side on tracks.
Windows provide us with
a wide variety of options, even the standard, traditional style can be anything
but standard depending on the options you choose.
When planning your
remodel, consider doing something a little more. For example, you might choose:
- Bay windows
- Bow windows
- Accent windows
- Garden windows
These can also allow
for a window seat because of their style.
You may even want to
consider replacing a window with something like French swing doors that opened
onto your backyard – that would really open up a room.
The window types are
many and the variety of decorative styles is wide. And replacing windows is not
simply about make your home more beautiful. The right windows can make your
home more energy efficient and environmentally sound.
