AlarmSuperStore.com - Types of Windows


Bow Window	Double Hung	Awning	Casement

Casement
The casement windows are hinged from the sides. These kind of window usually have less air leakage than the sliding windows, that\'s because the sash is closed by pressing against the frame. on the other hand the casement windows are providing significantly better ventilation than sliding windows in equal size, that because the sash protrudes from the plane of the wall and you can use it for passing breezes, but the screens must be placed on the interior side.

Awning
This type of windows are hinged at the top and open outward. the awnings windows and all of the hinged type of windows, usually have lower air leakage rates than sliding windows, that\'s because the sash closed by pressing against the frame. and the screens are well placed on the interior of your window.

Bay Window
the bay window is very unique because he made from at least three window. The side unit is usually out from the building by 30, 45 or 90 degrees. the center is matching with the building wall and is made by one or more windows.

Bow Window
This type combined from a series of at least four windows, usually five, installed in a radius on the building wall.

Skylight
This window type is installed on the roof. Sometimes if insalled well they can bring more light then any other window, but more heat too.

Slider
The slide window is when the both sashes slide horizontally in a double sliding window. at single sliding windows only one sash is sliding.