subject: Which Window Is The Best Accessory For Your House? [print this page] If your home were your outfit, the windows would be your shoes. Necessary and functional, but still carrying an aesthetic significance. For this reason, choose your windows wisely! You may be thinking, how many choices can there be? Tons! Let's take a closer look at a few to help you determine what best suits your home.
A few types of common windows include:
Double hung windows
Casement windows
Awning windows
Double Hung Windows
Find a traditional home and you have most likely stumbled upon double hung windows. They are very classic and are considered an elegant choice among window-insiders. With a locking mechanism in the middle, the top or bottom piece of the window can be slid over or under the other. Wood slats typically divide the window glass into tic-tac-toe boards.
Casement Windows
The ultimate wind catcher, casement windows are excellent for ventilation. They are usually one sheet of glass, and by cranking a small lever at the bottom of the window, the whole window opens outward, directing the wind inward. They are a great choice for areas that require reaching, such as over a workspace or behind furniture.
Awning Windows
Muggy. Humid. Still. None of these words describe an environment in which you'd like to spend much time. But, if it's raining outside and you can't open a window, this could be just how it feels inside your home. Fortunately, awning windows were invented. The beauty of the awning window is that it opens from the bottom. Even in a torrential downpour, water is hitting the window and flowing downward with the slant, allowing airflow in your home.
Your window choice reflects your style, and should be somehow thematic in relation to your home. But, aside from the aesthetics, consider thoroughly what you need the window to do. Is ventilation important or do you just want more light? Thinking through these questions will help you decide between casement and awning windows as accessories for your house.
