7 common types of windows for your home

Are you in the process of remodeling or building a home?

There are many aspects and features of a home to decide on when making changes or creating a vision. One of those features that you must decide on is the type of windows you want to have installed.

There are several types of windows to choose from, and they all look amazing on houses, but style, convenience, and function might all play into the decision-making process. Before you decide on what types of windows to install on your house, you should take the time to look into all of the different options you have.

Below is my guide on several different window types to choose from. Continue reading below to get an understanding of the different types and decide which type will work best for your home!

Here’s what you need to know.

1. Casement Windows

Most traditional homes have casement windows. These windows were once standard but lost their popularity over time. Now, casement windows have made their way back into homes and offer a single pane of glass.

To open casement windows, you use a crank located on either side of the window. After cranking the window open, the window will either open horizontally or vertically. The way it opens just depends on the type of casement window you have.

It’s important to keep in mind that these types of windows provide a tight seal for your home. Because of this, casement windows work well in extremely hot or cold climates as they help keep the hot and cold air out.

2. Hurricane Windows

Hurricane windows are ideal for those living in hurricane-prone areas. Hurricane windows are made more durable than other types of windows to ensure durability even during the harshest weather conditions.

Window installers will come out to your home and install your hurricane windows for you. These types of windows are made with break and shatter-resistant glass. The other great thing about these windows is that they also provide home security and an energy-efficient solution.

Because they’re made to resist shattering and breaking, they provide an amazing seal between your home and the outdoors and if someone tries to break into your home by breaking a window, they’ll be surprised to learn that the window is shatter and break-resistant.

3. Slider Windows

Slider windows open and close by moving back and forth horizontally on a track. The only mechanical parts on these windows are the…
 
 
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