Types of Vinyl Windows
Windows come in many shapes, sizes and types. So how do you select the right ones? There are several things to consider: your budget, your home’s style and how you want the window to perform. Think about the relative importance of ventilation and security and how easy it should be to maintain. And choose whether you want to give emphasis to the window as a focal point or have it serve a more practical purpose.
Windows are either fixed or operable. Fixed windows are stationary units attached within a frame. They’re great for letting in light and exposing views but provide no ventilation. Among the more visually interesting choices are octagonal, half-circle or ellipse windows. There are several different types of operable windows. All operable windows come equipped with hardware for opening and closing the sash, latching and locking.
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Vinyl-Professionals awning windows are hinged at the top and open outward. Usually wider than they are tall, their entire sash opens to provide full side-to-side ventilation.
Vinyl-Professionals casement windows are hinged on the side and open outward to the left or right. Usually taller than wide, their entire sash opens to provide top-to-bottom ventilation.
This traditional window from Vinyl-Professionals has one sash that moves sideways using rail system. The sash tilts into the room and the screen is fully removable for easy cleaning.
Traditional window from Vinyl-Professionals where both sashes move horizontally to control ventilation using rail system. Both sashes turn inward for ease of cleaning.
Vinyl-Professionals single hung window consists of two sashes, the top one stationary and the bottom one a vertical slider.
Vinyl-Professionals double hung windows have two vertical sliding operating sashes to allow for superior air flow.
When windows are wide, panes can be heavy and difficult to move. For that Vinyl-Professionals offer the end vent style, where the window is divided into three rather than two.
Triple slider ( end vents)
