Window style reflects personal style and can improve a home’s curb appeal. Choosing the right Milpitas, CA replacement windows can make a huge difference both inside and outside of your home. Not all replacement windows are the same. In fact, there are a lot of differences between the options. You need to think through your priorities when choosing the style and decide on what will work best for your preferences. Get to know the basic styles so you can make an informed decision.
Double Hung or Single Hung?
If you like the look and feel of double or single hung windows, you then just have to decide between those two. With double hung windows, both sashes in the frame are operable and move up and down. Single hung windows have fixed top sashes and bottom operable sashes. If you have children in the home, double hung windows are great for upper stories since you can open the top sash and leave the bottom closed for safety. Single hung windows, on the other hand, are more inspective since only one sash operates. But double hung options are great for ventilation since you can open both sashes at the same time and get good airflow going.
Where Do Sliders Fit In?
Slider windows are like double hung windows turned on their sides. They have two operational sashes that are on a horizontal track. It’s a great window option when you have more width and less height in a certain space, like in a hallway, between cabinets in the kitchen, or in a bathroom.
How Are Casement Windows Different?
Casement windows, on the other hand, open all the way from top to bottom at once. They operate on a hinge at one side and the whole sash swings out with a hang crank. Most of the cranks fold into the multi-point locking system so they are out of the way, but some homeowners are concerned that the casement window might swing out over a walkway or patio and be in the way. They’re not perfect for every location, but they do give great ventilation and plenty of airflow. They also offer uninterrupted views and energy efficiency that is beyond other styles.
Now that you know the difference between some of these more basic styles, you can think through what you want for your Milpitas, CA replacement windows. Keep in mind that you can mix these styles up and have some casement windows, some double hung, some single hung, and even some sliders in your home. And, don’t forget, there are plenty of other options as well including picture windows, awning choices and many others. If you’re ready for help deciding what goes where, contact The Screen Shop at (408) 295-7384 for a free consultation. We’re experts in the industry and we can give you some recommendations as to what we think would work the best to fit your goals. You get to make the final decision, of course, with no pressure from us. Stop by and see examples at 601 Hamline St San Jose, CA 95110. Reach out to us or find us on the web to learn more about the services we provide.