Different Styles of Windows When Building a House

Double-hung windows

Adding beauty to your newly built house can be as simple as choosing a different window style. Windows come in various styles, sizes and can even be customized to offer different colors of glass and frame finishes. The more unique the shape, the fewer features the window offers; for example, an octagon-shaped window does not open, but offers natural light.

Double-hung Windows

Double-hung windows are your typical windows you see in most homes. Double hung windows contain two sashes and slide against the side jambs vertically. The bottom sash closes against the window sill while the top closes against the top of the window jamb. These windows can be difficult to clean unless you opt for sashes that tilt out. The double-hung window can be opened from the top or the bottom.

Single-hung Windows

Single-hung windows offer the same design as the double-hung windows, only the top window is permanently attached and cannot be slid open or closed. The single-hung window can only be opened from the bottom.

Casement Windows

Casement windows often contain only one sash, which is hinged to the side of the jamb. Casement windows open outward by either a slider bar or a crank candle. Casement windows offer ease of cleaning and ventilation.

Awning or Hopper Windows

Awning windows work much like a casement window, only they are connected at the top of the window sill or jam. The hardware used to open an awning window is the same as the casement window. When the window is connected at the bottom of the window sill or jam, it is known as the hopper window style.

Transom Windows

Transom windows are awning windows that are installed above double-hung windows or casement-style windows. These windows come as a single unit or separate units that are then fixed into the frame. Transom windows offer plenty of natural light and ventilation.

Jalousies

Jalousies are glass slats that are fitted to a metal frame. Jalousies open and close much like shutters. Jalousies control how much ventilation is let in while keeping the rain out, depending on how open the slats. Jalousie windows are also known as louver windows.

Bay or Bow Windows

Bay or bow windows project outwardly from the wall. The bay window offers a larger middle window and two smaller windows one to each side. The bay window usually consists of casement or double-hung window styles. The bow window is the same concept, but usually offers more than three sections. The bow window usually comes in the casement style of window.

References

• Consumer Energy Center: Window Styles
• Home Tips: Window Types

Resources

• Hometime: Basic Window Styles