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A window consists of an outer frame that goes in the hole in the wall, and a sash frame that holds the glass.
The style of the window refers to how the sash operates or opens within the outer frame.
There are four traditional styles of windows - double hung, awning, casement, and sliding. The one that is most
appropriate for you can depend on a number of factors and which are most important to you.
- How you operate the window - manually slide them up or down, or mechanically wind them out.
- How much ventilation they allow in.
- Can they be opened during inclement weather without bringing it inside.
- What room are they being used in.
- Which one looks best on the outside when opened.
- The amount of wall space available for the window and its location.
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Awning Windows are hinged along the top horizontal edge and the bottom opens outwards.
Casement Windows are hinged along a vertical edge and open outwards from the opposite side.
Sliding Windows have two or more sashes, which slide past each other horizontally within the frame.
Double Hung Windows have two vertically sliding sashes which slide past each other in a single frame.
Single Hung Windows have one fixed and one opening sash. |
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