Window Types and Styles
Posted by Peter Martino on Fri, Jun 18, 2010 @ 01:56 PM
Many people are unaware of all the window styles available to homeowners. Read a description of each below as well as a Typical Application.
Window Styles
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Typical Applications |
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Awning |
Windows that are hinged at the top that swing out for ventilation. |
Bathrooms, Combine w/Large windows |
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Single/Double Hung |
A window with two sashes where one or both sashes slide vertically. |
Bedrooms, Family Rooms, Kitchens, Dens |
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Horizontal Slider or Rolling window |
A window with two sashes where one or both sashes slide horizontally. |
Bedrooms, Family Rooms, Kitchens, Dens, Combinations |
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Casement |
A window or windows hinged on one side that open as far as 90 degrees to the building using a crank. |
Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Living Rooms, Combine w/Large windows |
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Direct-Set Geometrics |
These are fixed windows. Since they have no moving parts, they can be tailored to meet just about any desired geometric shape. |
Entry Ways, Living Rooms, Combine w/Large windows |
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Circle Top |
As the name describes, these windows typically have a flat bottom and a circular or arched top. These are typically used in combination with another window or door. |
Entry Ways, Living Rooms, Combine with doors or large windows |
Examples of Combinations
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Name |
Description |
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Angled Bay |
A single large, fixed center window with 2 windows at 30, 45, or 90 degrees to the building. Side windows are typically vertical sliders or casement. |
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Bow |
Four or more windows configured to form a radius. Typically made of either vertical sliders or casement windows. |
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Picture Combination |
A single large, fixed center window with 2 adjacent side windows. Side windows may be either horizontal or vertical sliders or casement. |
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2-Wide |
Two vertical slider windows installed side-by-side. This is a basic building block for a "wall of windows". |
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3-Wide with transoms |
Three vertical slider windows installed side-by-side with awnings or fixed transoms across the tops. |
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2-Wide with transom |
Two casement windows installed side-by-side with an awning or fixed transom across the tops. |
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Cathedral |
Two casement windows with a half cloverleaf top circle |
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Three wide with awnings |
Three fixed windows with awnings on the bottom. |