The Essential Guide to Window Styles

The right window style can make or break your home. But how do you choose the right one for you? There are multiple materials, styles, costing and energy efficiency you can choose for your windows. How much light you want to let into your home is another factor you have to take into account.

It’s a good idea to plan exactly what you want from your windows. Because they will really influence the overall finished look and thermal performance of your home. Let’s take a look at how to choose the right window style for you.

The shape and style of windows you choose for your home, should be influenced by the type of home you have and what look you prefer. For example, if you have a modern, single-story flat, narrow vertical windows will complement. If you are renovating the windows of an older home, timber casements or sashes generally look best. Here are the main points to consider;

•  Style. Have a think about which type of window casement and style would complement your home e.g; sash, bow, bay, tilt and turn
• Design. Do you like traditional, modern or classic
• Material. What type of material do you prefer that fits into your budget?
• Energy efficiency. The type of glazing you use will affect the thermal performance of your windows
• Budget. Make sure you compare quotes between the fitting of different window styles

Whether you are replacing your old windows or fitting brand new windows into a new build, you’ll need to consider which style of window is for you. Below are some of the main types of window for you to choose from.

Casement windows come in multiple options including top, bottom, side or hung on hinges which are attached to the window frame. Before the sash window, these were the most common type of house window. Because of their functionality, durability and large range of styles available, casement windows are still a popular choice for a replacement window.

Tilt and turn windows can be opened in multiple ways – either swinging inwards horizontally for full ventilation or tilting vertically for ventilation while being secure. They often include multi-point locking systems to help you feel even safer. They come in a wide range of design and material options which make them an attractive option to homeowners.

Sash windows open by one or more sliding elements (sashes). They are one of the most popular styles of window offering practicality and elegance. In the 60s, their popularity waned due to the emergence of casement styled windows. But as the appreciation of more traditional styles increased, many homeowners had sash styled windows reinstated in their homes. Modern versions of the sash made of PVC or aluminum are on the rise, due to their increased energy efficiency and low maintenance.

If you need professional, budget-friendly window replacements or new window installation for your home, T & R can help. We have years of experience working on projects large and small. Call us anytime for a free quote.