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Although there are other materials used in window making; wood frames and all-vinyl are the most common. Other materials include all-aluminum and all-fiberglass. The price tag on the window doesn’t necessary mean that it is of good quality or that the window is energy efficient and functional.
Let’s have a look at the three relatively common window materials used:
Windows made with solid frames are normally of solid wood although there are instances when they can be made with plastic with wood fibers that are embedded. In other words, there are quite a number of hardware finishes that can allow you to choose a style that matches your home.
Vinyl frame windows are normally not as expensive as other windows. They also don’t need to be stained or painted.
Although relatively new, fiberglass frame windows are making their mark in the windows market. Such windows are embedded with plastic thus making them stronger and stiffer compared to a number of other windows.
There are a number of window types in the market, some of which include:
Casement Style Windows: Casement style windows are hinged on one side much like a door. They are easy to clean and provide great ventilation when they are fully opened. Compared to double-hang windows, they are also more airtight simply because the sash does lock against the frame to close.
Double-Hung Windows: Double-hung windows are the most commonly used window types in the market. Not only are they easy to clean but also allow for air circulation when the lower inside sash slides up and the upper outside sash slides down.
Single-Hung windows: Much as single-hung windows have a close resemblance to double-hung windows, only the bottom sash of such windows does move. In terms of price, they are also cheaper than their double-hung window counterparts.
Awning-style window: Awning-style windows are hinged at the top and do open outward. They are almost similar to casement style windows simply because the sash does press against the frame thus ensuring that the windows close rather tightly.
Hopper-style windows: Hopper-style windows are the opposite of awning windows in the sense that they are hinged at the top and they do open either inward or outward.
Fixed Windows: Fixed windows as the name suggests are airtight and don’t open. As such, these types of windows are used in places that require lighting but no ventilation.
There are four basic things you should look out for when choosing windows and these are:
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I want to get some new windows put on my home, but I want to ensure that it matches. It makes sense that I would want to use wood for this kind of thing! I can see how there would be lots of options for color and texture when using wood.