Getting replacement windows in Los Gatos, CA is a big project and you want to make sure you get the right windows for every part of the house. You might choose on overall style, but vary it based on the room and its needs. Most of the house will get casement windows, but you might want a picture window in the living room and double hung windows in the bathroom, or some other variation. You may also want different things for the basement based on your goals for that space. Here are some things to think through as you consider replacement windows for the basement.
Leakage
You don’t really want any water getting into any portion of your house, but it’s often more likely in the basement than in other parts of the house. You will want to get windows that seal tightly and don’t leak any rainwater when the weather takes a turn. Many people like to get awning windows because they tilt out at an angle and you can have them open a bit even when it rains without letting any rain into the home. It can be nice to have fresh air coming in during a light rain.
Natural Lighting
Since the basement is at least partly underground, it can be a rather dark space. Having the right windows can allow more natural light into space, which helps to make it look larger, welcoming, and more open. If you have a walkout basement, sliding glass doors are nice. You can also consider some picture windows along that wall to let as much natural light into that part of the space as you can. If you don’t have a walkout, windows along the tops of the walls, like sliding windows, can let in as much light as possible with the space you have available for windows.
Ventilation
The basement can also get stuffy and dank since it’s an underground space that isn’t open to the fresh air on a regular basis. Having even just a few windows that can open can help you to air out space and make it more usable. Even if you just use it for storage, circulating the air through the rooms can be a good way to keep it from getting too dusty and kicking allergies up too far.
When you get replacement windows in Los Gatos, CA for your home, consider what you want for the basement along with the rest of the house. You may want something different for that part of the house and the professionals at The Screen Shop can help you figure all of that out. Give us a call for a free consultation and we can come to your house, check out the layout of the entire house, and give a special look to the basement. With our expert advice, you can get just what you need on whatever budget you have decided to set for the process. We want you to be completely happy with the end result.