Old scratched and warped windows distort your view of the outside world and allow outside air to flow into your home at will; reducing your heating and cooling effectiveness. Replacing those old windows with new awning windows will increase light, decrease air leaks and allow you to view the outside world without distortion.Offering architectural design and style, many manufacturers of awning windows offer styles that have decorative grids in...more
When shopping for replacement windows there are many styles from which to choose. Consider installing awning windows for your next do it yourself project. Whatever the style of window you are replacing, you may now replace nearly all existing windows with awning windows. Awning windows are those that have a top hinge and open out at the bottom.Advantages of Awning Windows- Designed to open from the bottom out helps keep rain from coming in- A...more
Bay windows have been popular since the late nineteenth century. These days, you will find them in a variety of different houses.ConfusionBay windows are sometimes confused with bow windows, but they aren't the same things at all. Bay windows are made of three casement windows formed together to make a rectangle that extends outwards from the room.BenefitsBay windows over great views outside, which is nice if the room faces into a garden and also if your window is by your front door so you can see who is arriving at your house without even leaving your chair if you position it right! You can also have a platform or window seat in bay windows, which is an attractive feature of any room.Probably the main reason for putting bay windows into your home is to make a comfortable window seat from which to view the outside. Imagine how relaxing it would be to sit and read a book in such surroundings!They let a lot more light into a room and make it look bigger.StylesUsually, bay windows have a casement window, on either side of which are double windows. You may choose from fixed windows, vented windows or any combination of the two. They can be configured to fit any geometric shape which...more
1. Step one in this process is to read the instructions that come with the bay windows. They all tend to be slightly different, so you want to be sure you pick up on any subtle difference.2. Next, if the opening for the bay windows isn't already cut, you'll need to do that, and it's best to use a power saw to do it; by hand will be tough. When...more
Always look for FSC CertificationWhen youre buying a wooden furnishing from the furniture store New York, remember to look for an FSC certification. Fortunately, these types of wood are now readily available and easy to find. FSC-certified wood is sustainable. Furthermore, the forest where the wood came from is maintained and sustained, which means...more
When looking to take out some old bow windows and put in new ones, you first have to build temporary support. These windows are very long; removing them will endanger your ceiling's structural integrity. Place the temporary wall two to three feet from the inside edge of the wall, with studs positioned to support the ceiling joists/trusses. After that, turn off the power for the outlets in the wall.With a reciprocating saw, cut around the edge of the existing window, slicing through its nails, and be sure to have someone hold the window as you do this; once they're all cut, it could fall. After that, lift the window out and remove the old frame and trim. Next, place the new bottom plate on the floor in the opening. On both sides of the plate, pit in two nailed together studs (also known as king studs). Working from the inside and outside, put the two bow window headers up. Run three lines of 16p nails along them, along the middle, bottom and top, and space the nails twelve inches on centre. At this point, the temporary wall can be taken down.Nail short studs, known as cripples, into the bottom plate, connecting each to one of the existing cripples. If necessary, trim the existing...more
Bow windows are the right choices to make in order to extend the panorama view of your home into the garden or yard. There are many specialised service providers who would be able to build and mount your bow windows in the place of your home where...more
Bow windows are made by the window configuration with a seat board that encloses the window. Let us look at why you would want to choose a bow window for your home. These project out of a room and form a curved shape. Bow windows maximize space in...more
The first step in installing new bow windows is to brace the ceiling. As the windows are quite long, you'll be taking out a portion of the wall. Use 2 by 4 studs placed two to three feet in from the outer wall to construct the temporary support; be...more
Casement windows are windows that open on hinges on the one side. They come in hardwood, vinyl or aluminum. Different forms of these windows have been used for centuries. They are durable and long lasting. They can be used alone or with other kinds...more
Casement windows are a very popular choice of window. They were often fitted into historic houses and they are now making a bit of a comeback. There are numerous benefits to having this type of window fitted in your home.Here are just a few of them: ...more
Casement windows are those traditional ones that open to the sides on hinges. They have a range of advantages. * They are cheaper * They are easiest to install * They are very secure if fitted with locks and safety glass * They offer...more