Window Styles
uPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride) windows are popular for their durability, low maintenance, and energy efficiency. Here are some common styles and opening mechanisms:
- Fixed uPVC Windows: These non-opening panels let light into spaces without ventilation.
- Casement uPVC Windows: Hinged on one side, these windows open outward, maximizing airflow.
- Tilt and Turn Windows: These versatile windows can tilt inwards for ventilation or swing open like a door, providing easy cleaning and secure ventilation.
- Sash Windows: Featuring one or more movable panels (sashes) that slide vertically or horizontally, these windows are great for traditional aesthetics.
- French uPVC Windows: With two casement-style sashes that open like double doors, these windows add elegance to living rooms and bedrooms and can serve as a fire escape route.
- Top Hung Windows: These windows open upwards, making them perfect for kitchens and bathrooms where ventilation is needed.
- Sliding Windows: The sashes slide horizontally, offering a space-saving option that is easy to operate.
- Bay and Bow Windows: These project outward from the wall, creating more interior space and offering panoramic views.
Each style offers its own benefits, so choose based on your specific needs and the architectural style of your home.
Rear of Window
A side-opening window typically refers to a casement window. These windows, hinged on one side, open outward or inward, similar to a door.
Casement windows are popular for their ease of use and ability to catch side breezes, making them a great choice for various rooms in a home.
One or more hinges attach the window to the frame on the side. A crank or lever usually opens it, making it easy to operate.
A top-opening window is hinged at the top and opens outward from the bottom. Hinges attach the window to the frame at the top, allowing it to swing outward from the bottom.
When open, the window forms a sort of awning, which helps keep rain out while still allowing ventilation. Top-opening windows are popular for their functionality and are often used in combination with other window types for added ventilation and aesthetic appeal.
A Fixed Pane Window, also known as a fixed window or picture window, does not open or close. These windows let in light and provide views without offering ventilation.
Since they remain closed, fixed pane windows offer excellent insulation and can be very energy-efficient.
Often used to frame scenic views, they enhance the visual appeal of a room by providing unobstructed sightlines.
A Bottom Opener Window, often called a bottom hung window, hinges at the bottom and opens inward or outward from the top. The window attaches to the frame by hinges at the bottom, allowing it to swing open from the top. It provides controlled ventilation, making it ideal for spaces where you want to allow air in without fully opening the window.
These windows are used in commercial buildings, schools, and certain residential applications where secure ventilation is needed.
A Top Opening Window with Obscure Glass hinges at the top and opens outward from the bottom, providing good ventilation while protecting the interior from rain.
This type of glass is treated to be opaque or textured, allowing light to pass through while maintaining privacy. It's used in bathrooms, bedrooms, and other areas where privacy is important. By combining these two features, you get a window that offers both privacy and functionality.
A Top and Bottom Opener Window, including top hung and bottom hung windows, functions similarly to side hung windows. These windows are specifically designed for ventilation without needing to be fully opened, enhancing safety.
They provide excellent security while effectively airing out the rooms.
Additionally, you can open the top for ventilation while using the bottom as a means of a fire escape.
A Side Opening Window hinges on one side and opens outward. A Top Opening Window hinges at the top and opens outward, providing good ventilation while protecting the interior from rain. A Fixed Pane Window lets in light and provides unobstructed views without opening for ventilation.
Combining these types of windows provides a mix of ventilation, ease of use, and energy efficiency, catering to different needs in your home.
Side Opening Windows hinge on one side and open outward. Top Opening Windows hinge at the top and open outward, providing good ventilation while protecting the interior from rain. Fixed Pane Windows let in light and provide unobstructed views without opening for ventilation.
Combining these types of windows provides a mix of ventilation, ease of use, and energy efficiency, catering to different needs in your home.
The same as above but with an opening above the center fixed pane to allow for steady airflow. This combination of windows creates a balanced look while maximizing light and airflow.
It's commonly used in living rooms, kitchens, and other areas where both ventilation and views are desired.