Windows are available in numerous styles and dimensions, crafted from materials such as wood and metal (typically aluminum). Wood is often favored in regions with freezing temperatures. While metal windows are low maintenance compared to wood, their frames, though, can become quite cold during winter.
Common Window Types
- Sliding Windows – Common in traditional homes, double-hung and single-hung windows feature vertically sliding sashes, allowing partial ventilation. Horizontal sliders move side-to-side, offering more light and view.
- Swinging Windows – Includes casement windows, which open fully outward on side hinges, and jalousie windows, with pivoting glass louvers for ventilation and weather protection, perfect for sunrooms.
- Fixed Windows – These windows don’t open but provide natural light and clear views, often used with other window types.
- Storm Windows – Typically aluminum, these are vital for winter insulation, reducing heating and cooling costs, and are often left on year-round.
- Skylights – They deliver abundant natural light, making spaces feel larger and brighter, and are ideal for rooms with limited or unattractive views.
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