Basement Window Styles

Basement windows are typically an afterthought when it comes to a home's design. However, it is important to maintain basement windows, both because you may need to use them for emergency exists, and also because they are common targets for home invaders. Some common basement window styles include hopper, awning, glass block, slider and security.

Hopper Windows

Hopper windows are the most basic and commonly used windows in basement applications, according to replacementwindowpros.com. They feature bottom hinges, which allows them to fold inward. Hopper windows come in a wide array of sizes and are relatively inexpensive.

Awning Windows

Instead of folding inward like hopper windows, awning windows crank outward, which---according to replacementwindowpros.com---allows you to air-out your basement even when it is raining, snowing or otherwise precipitating. This is because the window panes deflect water away from your home's interior.

Glass Block Windows

According to Reader's Digest, glass block windows come in preassembled panels, which feature sturdy glass blocks framed and mortared around metal bands. The windows provide privacy and protection, while still allowing light to enter your basement.

Slider Windows

Slider windows slide back and forth for opening and closing. According to replacementwindowpros.com, they work best for larger basement windows, as their frames can otherwise seem bulky.

Security Windows

According to homeguide123, security windows utilize specialized layers of film in their glass, which---according to manufacturers---makes them impossible to break. If your neighborhood is notorious for crime and break-ins, these may be the basement windows for you.

References

• Basement Window Types
• HomeGuide123: Security Windows: What Features Does a Security Window Have?
• Reader's Digest: Installing Glass Block Basement Windows