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Charming Window Style Hinges on Hoppers
Hinged on the bottom and opening at the top, hopper windows are a great choice for bathrooms, basements and more
While researching awning windows for an upcoming project at our family lake home, I learned of the hopper window, a sibling of sorts to the awning. Hopper and awning windows are members of the casement family, but while standard casement windows are side hung, awnings and hoppers are top and bottom hinged. The hopper window in particular is hinged on the bottom and opens inward from the top.
Best known for their energy efficiency, ability to fit in small spaces and ventilation-boosting abilities, hoppers are often found in bathrooms and basements and used as transoms. With proper placement they'll greatly improve your home's air circulation and cut down on energy costs. When closed they create a compression seal that doesn't allow air to pass in or out; when opened they can enhance ventilation so much that they reduce the use of air conditioning. All while boasting an oh-so-charming appearance.
Best known for their energy efficiency, ability to fit in small spaces and ventilation-boosting abilities, hoppers are often found in bathrooms and basements and used as transoms. With proper placement they'll greatly improve your home's air circulation and cut down on energy costs. When closed they create a compression seal that doesn't allow air to pass in or out; when opened they can enhance ventilation so much that they reduce the use of air conditioning. All while boasting an oh-so-charming appearance.
A series of hopper windows allows for the welcoming of some serious Northern California breezes.
Hopper windows are used on a three-season porch as venting transoms, bringing in cool breezes and letting hot air out.
Hopper windows are the smart choice when it comes to providing optimal ventilation in small areas like bathrooms.
A massive hopper window offers an unobstructed view in Northern California.
Hopper windows are a logical choice for basements, where space for windows tends to be limited.
Ventilation from hopper windows can be especially helpful in the kitchen.
The hopper window above this pantry door allows this space to borrow natural light from the kitchen.
Hopper windows are known for their energy efficiency. When closed, they offer a compression seal, making them a good choice for a sunroom with many windows.
Tell us: Do you have a hopper in your home?
Tell us: Do you have a hopper in your home?
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