Different types of uPVC windows for your home

With so many window options available today, it can be overwhelming to choose the best window. Windows come in a variety of shapes, including square, rectangular, and even triangular, to name just a few. Some windows open sideways, while others slide up. Each type of window adds a unique charm to a home, and only homeowners who understand the various window options can make an informed decision about the right window.

Choose windows based on practicality
From a practicality and maintenance standpoint, tilt-and-turn windows are a better choice. They are more versatile and easier to clean. You can easily reach each sash and clean the inside and outside of the window from the comfort of your home. You can also tilt the window for more effective ventilation than casement windows.

Bay or bow windows
If you want a window that protrudes from the outside of your home to add some floor space, a bay or bow window is the way to go. These windows extend out from the exterior wall to create a small shelf in your home. The larger the window, the larger the shelf.

These windows can serve as beautiful architectural accents. Bay windows are generally better suited to modern homes, while bow windows are more suited to older Victorian homes. Bay windows rely on flat windows mounted in angled frames on the outside of the home to achieve their look. In fact, professionals can build custom bay windows in rows using standard double-hung or single-hung windows. Bay windows, on the other hand, rely on custom curved windows that are combined to create a rounded protrusion on the home.

Both bay windows and bow windows are beautiful additions to a home, but before making a decision, it is important to consider the cost of the windows. Bay windows are much cheaper than bow windows. In fact, in most cases, bow windows cost 2.5 times more than a bay window of the same size.

Bay windows also offer more interior shelving space than bow windows, and many people even build a window seat with a bay window. Ultimately, it all comes down to personal style preference and budget.

Skylights

If you are looking to add some light into the center of a home where exterior wall options are limited, a skylight is a fantastic option. It is essentially a window in the roof that is installed similarly to a roof vent. Some skylights can be opened and closed for ventilation, but most remain closed and their main purpose is simply to bring in more light into the house, while they also provide a great opportunity to enjoy the stars and can be used for ventilation in attic bathrooms.

Garden Windows

Garden windows are essentially mini bay windows designed for plants. They are like a small greenhouse that you can mount on the side of your house, making them very convenient to use. These windows can accommodate many different plants, and many windows can even accommodate shelves so that you can place several plants on each window. Since plants need sunlight to grow, it is natural to create a plant growing space in your home with advanced window devices like garden windows.

Casement Window Research
Both casement windows and awning windows have hinged structures. Instead of sliding open like double-hung or single-hung windows, they swing outward or upward to open. This allows the windows to be made of solid glass, reducing the overall view.

Casement windows are known for their efficient ventilation effects, while awning windows are perfect for rainy climates, thanks to the waterproof awning that the windows form when open.

If you have ever operated a sliding glass door, you should be able to imagine the construction of a sliding window well. Sliding windows are usually made up of two single windows, with one section sliding horizontally over the other to open or close. This means that only half the space of a sliding window is available for ventilation. Sliding windows are often used in homes with shorter walls because they take up less vertical space.

They can make walls appear taller while still providing the same amount of ventilation as double-hung or single-hung windows.

The advantage of single-hung windows is their unique design. They also make it easier to place furniture in a short home without having to position it in front of the window. These windows are usually installed closer to the upper part of the wall, leaving more space between the floor and the bottom of the window than vertically opening windows.

Arched Windows

Homes with arched windows are attractive, most likely because of the architectural complexity these windows add to the home. Arched windows have a rounded top and can give a home an artistic feel if used properly. Most arched windows are not designed to open or close, and are installed above standard windows to provide ventilation and escape routes when necessary, but this is not the case with all arched windows. Some arched windows open to the side like a door, just like casement windows. These windows are not only well ventilated, but still retain the charm of arched windows.