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32x20 Vinyl Left, Hand Sliding Window with Dual Pane Insulated Glassby TAFCO(879)
$99
The TAFCO basement slider window is manufactured with a heavy-duty extruded welded vinyl sash and main frame. The sash glides effortlessly, interlocking with the main frame ensuring a weather-tight seal. Insulated glass and durable wool pile seals keep cold air out and warm air in. Included is an easily removable full screen to keep insects out. The TAFCO basement slider window is the perfect choice for your new construction or remodeling needs.
32x14 Awning Vinyl Windowsby TAFCO(29)
$167
The TAFCO Vinyl Awning Window in white with insulated glass is a maintenance-free product and the perfect choice to maximize viewing in any window opening. This energy-efficient window opens easily with a few turns of the smooth control hardware system. Its heavy-duty lock and keeper hardware is specifically designed to secure your home.
Antique Bleached Wood Chinese Windowby de-corSponsored
$745
A traditional architectural feature of Chinese buildings, this beautiful antique Chinese lattice window was prominent in the quiet villages of the southern regions of China. They are handmade of wood and feature a complex geometric pattern of interlocking wooden frames, creating a lattice design. These antique windows were often painted in bright colors, and the frames are often decorated with intricate carvings and designs, such as flowers, birds, and auspicious symbols. The criss-cross lattice pattern allows light to filter through the window while providing privacy, and also serve as a decorative element. They also provide ventilation while being able to close off the windows with sliding wooden panels or bamboo blinds. This antique wood window frames are considered to be an important part of Chinese architectural heritage and were often seen in courtyard houses where they were used to separate different rooms. A lovely addition to your home as a built-in piece for your home or a one of a kind antique wall art.
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Large Cabin Breeze, 24x24 Venting Window, Low-E Ig, Right Handby JJJ Specialty Company(42)
$375
Let even more air and light in with our Right Hand Hinged Large Cabin Breeze All Wood low-e IG venting octagon window offers style as well as functionality. The window has a removable fiberglass screen and utilizes a Dyad Operator allowing increased air flow. The venting hardware features a flip-lever lock and the folding handle roto operator provides a safe and elegant interior appearance. The entire unit is manufactured using Ponderosa Pine and is unfinished ready for paint or stain.
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Cabin Light 4 Season Wood Window With Grille, Clear Insulated Glassby JJJ Specialty Company(29)
$195
Let the sun shine in with a 4 Season Cabin Light stationary octagon window from JJJ Specialty Co. The entire unit is manufactured using Ponderosa Pine and is unfinished ready to paint or stain to match your decor. The window features a 9 light pine removable grille and 2 glass types: clear insulated and Low-E insulated. The unit has a 4-11/16" deep jamb ready to install in 2 x 4 construction. Extension jamb and interior trim kit sold separately.
- Frame Size: 21-5/8" x 21-5/8"
- Fits Rough Opening: 22-1/4" x 22-1/4"
- Brickmold Size: 24-1/2" x 24-1/2"
Heavily Carved Indian Carved Windowby de-corSponsored
$1,724
This 19th century antique window panel features a Moorish geometric pattern with original metal straps and brass rings. Hand-carved from teak wood, this Indian window from the 1800’s has its original carved and preserves traces of its original blue painted finish. Added as an outstanding wall art or headboard, to add a historical element to your home.
Large Town Light 4 Season Primed Poly, No Grille, 2-9/16" Jambby JJJ Specialty Company(2)
$253
Our Large 4 Season Town Light window is ready for a North Shore winter or desert summer. The solid polyurethane exterior frame is a perfect choice against weather and pests. It has no exterior seams or butt joints as found in traditional wood, vinyl or aluminum windows. Plus, you still get the beauty of wood with our stain grade interior jamb. The Town Light window includes a 2-9/16" jamb and 2" jamb extensions are available on the Poly Accessories page. The exterior is primed ready to paint the color of your choice and install!
22x41.25 Utility Fixed Picture Vinyl Window with Gridby TAFCO(4)
$102
The TAFCO Utility Barn Sash that is manufactured to the same specification as traditional barn sashes. This window is the perfect choice to add decoration to any barn, shed, garage or any utility application. The TAFCO Utility Barn Sash is a beautiful, yet affordable, window.
22x22 Fixed Octagon Geometric Vinyl Windowby TAFCO(40)
$148
The Tafco Octagon Window is manufactured with a heavy-duty extruded fully welded main frame, which is solidly built to ensure a weather-tight seal. Insulated glass and durable seals keep cold air out and warm air in. An octagon window will enhance the curb appeal of your home by adding uniqueness to the overall design. The Tafco Octagon Window is the perfect choice for your new construction or remodeling needs.
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Cabin Breeze Wood Venting Window, Hinge, Hinged Rightby JJJ Specialty Company(75)
$330
Style and function come together in the rustic Cabin Breeze Venting Window. The octagonal frame features a hinged panel, which opens up to allow for a fresh breeze. This window uses a dyad operator, allowing for increased air flow and ventilation. Like a porthole in a ship, this window offers distinct seaside vibes. Install the Cabin Breeze and imagine you are overlooking a New England bay.
- Venting window
- Removable fiberglass screen
- Right hinge
- Interior trim not included
- Hardware features a flip-lever lock
- Folding handle roto operator provides a safe and stylish interior
- Color: Unfinished
- Materials: Glass, Ponderosa pine and fiberglass
- Frame dimensions: W 21.625" x H 21.625"
- Rough opening size: W 22.25" x H 22.25"
- Brickmold size: W 24.25" x H 24.25"
- Overall dimensions: W 24.5" x D 5.94" x H 24.5"
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32x24 Vinyl Left, Hand Sliding Window with Dual Pane Insulated Glassby TAFCO(879)
SALE
$111$129
The TAFCO basement slider window is manufactured with a heavy-duty extruded welded vinyl sash and main frame. The sash glides effortlessly, interlocking with the main frame ensuring a weather-tight seal. Insulated glass and durable wool pile seals keep cold air out and warm air in. Included is an easily removable full screen to keep insects out. The TAFCO basement slider window is the perfect choice for your new construction or remodeling needs.
32x18 Awning Vinyl Windowsby TAFCO(29)
$199
The TAFCO Vinyl Awning Window in white with insulated glass is a maintenance-free product and the perfect choice to maximize viewing in any window opening. This energy-efficient window opens easily with a few turns of the smooth control hardware system. Its heavy-duty lock and keeper hardware is specifically designed to secure your home.
Large 19th Century Indian Teak Gateby de-corSponsored
$4,724
An exceptional wall panel made from an original architectural window facade with a center arched decorative frame and barn style center doors. An Indian courtyard window, also called a "jharokha" is a type of window typically found in traditional Indian architecture, particularly in the Rajasthan region. These windows are characterized by their projection out from the wall of a building and their open-air balconies. They are typically located on the upper floors of a building and are used to provide natural light and ventilation to the interior spaces of the building. Antique window and door facades serve as a focal point in the architecture of traditional Indian buildings and are highly valued for their beauty and craftsmanship.
32x14 Hopper Vinyl Windowby TAFCO(39)
SALE
$90$108
The TAFCO Hopper Window is manufactured with a heavy-duty, extruded welded vinyl sash and main frame. The window tilts inward for easy cleaning and operation. Insulated glass and durable wool pile seals keep cold air out and warm air in. Included is an easily removable full screen to keep insects out. The TAFCO hopper window is the perfect choice for your new construction or remodeling needs.
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Large Cabin Light 4 Season Wood Window With Grille, Low-E Insulated Glassby JJJ Specialty Company(21)
$256
Let the sun shine in with a 4 Season Large Cabin Light octagon window from JJJ Specialty Co. The entire unit is manufactured using Ponderosa Pine and is unfinished ready to paint or stain to match your decor. The window features a 9 light pine removable grille and 2 glass types: clear insulated and Low-E insulated. The unit has a 4-11/16" deep jamb ready to install in 2 x 4 construction. Extension jamb and interior trim kit sold separately.
- Frame Size: 23-1/8" x 23-1/8"
- Fits Rough Opening: 23-5/8" x 23-5/8"
- Brickmold Size: 26-1/8" x 26-1/8"
22x22 Fixed Octagon Geometric Vinyl Window with Gridby TAFCO(40)
$158
The Tafco Octagon Window with Grid is manufactured with a heavy-duty extruded fully welded main frame, which is solidly built to ensure a weather-tight seal. Insulated glass and durable seals keep cold air out and warm air in. An octagon window will enhance the curb appeal of your home by adding uniqueness to the overall design. The Tafco Octagon Window with Grid is the perfect choice for your new construction or remodeling needs.
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Cabin Breeze Wood Vent Oct Window W/Grille RH, Primed White Exterior With Clearby JJJ Specialty Company(6)
$378
Style and function come together in the rustic Cabin Breeze Venting Window. This white primed exterior unit with clear insulated glass is ready to accept paint and the interior is unfinished so you can paint or stain to match your decor.
The octagonal frame features a right hand hinged panel, which opens up to allow for a fresh breeze. This window uses a dyad operator, allowing for increased air flow and ventilation. Like a porthole in a ship, this window offers distinct seaside vibes. Install the Cabin Breeze and imagine you are overlooking a New England bay.
The octagonal frame features a right hand hinged panel, which opens up to allow for a fresh breeze. This window uses a dyad operator, allowing for increased air flow and ventilation. Like a porthole in a ship, this window offers distinct seaside vibes. Install the Cabin Breeze and imagine you are overlooking a New England bay.
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Rambler Breeze 4 Season Poly Window, Grille, Hinged Left, White, Clear Insulatedby JJJ Specialty Company(2)
$498
When your home gets a bit stuffy, look to the Rambler Breeze Window. This window is quite literally a breath of fresh air in your design, easily pushing open to let in the afternoon breeze or crisp morning air. And, with an octagonal shape and versatile white finish, the Rambler Breeze ushers in a bit of refreshing style as well.
- Left-hinged molded polyurethane octagon window
- Clear insulated glass
- Features a 9 light-pine removable grille, bronze removable fiberglass screen
- Window utilizes a flip-lever lock and folding handle roto operator for smooth operation
- Dyad operator allows the window to open the sash further for additional air flow
- Installs with vinyl nailing fin (included)
- Features 4.688"-deep jamb ready to install in 2'x4' construction
- Extension jamb and interior trim kit sold separately
- Color: White
- Materials: Poly foam, wood and glass
- Dimensions: W 22.25" x D 6.25" x H 22.25"
- Fits rough opening: W 22.75" x H 22.75"
- Fits
20x28.75 Oval Geometric Vinyl Window, Platinum Rose Designby TAFCO(3)
$376
Tafco Decor Specialty Windows have ornate custom glass that offers beauty and privacy with a leaded look (platinum or gold) glass finish inserted between two pieces of clear glass. The leaded look glass is then sealed for energy efficient triple glazing in our solid heavy decorative main frame. All Tafco decor specialty windows frames are completely maintenance free. Tafco decor specialty windows are the perfect choice to set your home apart from all the rest.
Carved Floral Wood Lattice Windowby de-corSponsored
$845
A traditional architectural feature of Chinese buildings, this beautiful antique Chinese lattice window was prominent in the quiet villages of the southern regions of China. They are handmade of wood and feature a complex geometric pattern of interlocking wooden frames, creating a lattice design. These antique windows were often painted in bright colors, and the frames are often decorated with intricate carvings and designs, such as flowers, birds, and auspicious symbols. The lattice pattern allows light to filter through the window while providing privacy, and also serve as a decorative element. They also provide ventilation while being able to close off the windows with sliding wooden panels or bamboo blinds. This antique wood window frames are considered to be an important part of Chinese architectural heritage and were often seen in courtyard houses where they were used to separate different rooms. A lovely addition to your home as a built-in piece for your home or a one of a kind antique wall art.
32x24 Hopper Vinyl Windowby TAFCO(39)
$123
The TAFCO Hopper Window is manufactured with a heavy-duty, extruded welded vinyl sash and main frame. The window tilts inward for easy cleaning and operation. Insulated glass and durable wool pile seals keep cold air out and warm air in. Included is an easily removable full screen to keep insects out. The TAFCO hopper window is the perfect choice for your new construction or remodeling needs.
24x24 Vinyl Utility Left, Hand Single Sliding Windowby TAFCO(256)
$102
The TAFCO Utility Vinyl Slider Window in White with Single-Glazed Glass and Screen is the perfect choice for garages, porches, barns and steel buildings. The solid bright white welded vinyl construction is virtually maintenance-free. A built-in J-channel accepts vinyl sliding or most exterior finishes that make it easy to install.
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Rambler Breeze 4 Season Poly Window, Grille, Hinged Left, White, Low-E Insulatedby JJJ Specialty Company(2)
$608
When your home gets a bit stuffy, look to the Rambler Breeze Window. This window is quite literally a breath of fresh air in your design, easily pushing open to let in the afternoon breeze or crisp morning air. And, with an octagonal shape and versatile white finish, the Rambler Breeze ushers in a bit of refreshing style as well.
- Left-hinged molded polyurethane octagon window
- Low-E insulated glass
- Features a 9 light-pine removable grille, bronze removable fiberglass screen
- Window utilizes a flip-lever lock and folding handle roto operator for smooth operation
- Dyad operator allows the window to open the sash further for additional air flow
- Installs with vinyl nailing fin (included)
- Features 4.688"-deep jamb ready to install in 2'x4' construction
- Extension jamb and interior trim kit sold separately
- Color: White
- Materials: Poly foam, wood and glass
- Dimensions: W 22.25" x D 6.25" x H 22.25"
- Fits rough opening: W 22.75" x H 22.75"
24x36 Single Hung Vinyl Window, Insulated withGrid, Primary Balanceby TAFCO(6)
SALE
$140$172
The TAFCO Single Hung Vinyl Window is manufactured with a heavy duty extruded welded vinyl sash and main frame. The operating sash tilts inward for easy cleaning. Insulated glass and durable wool pile seals keep cold air out and warm air in. Included is an easily removable screen to keep insects out. The TAFCO Single Hung Vinyl Window is the perfect choice for your new construction or remodeling needs.
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Cabin Breeze Wood Vent Oct Window W/Grille RH, Primed Complete With Low-E Glassby JJJ Specialty Company(6)
$419
Style and function come together in the rustic Cabin Breeze Venting Window. This white primed unit with Low-E insulated glass is ready to accept paint for both exterior and interior.
The octagonal frame features a right hand hinged panel, which opens up to allow for a fresh breeze. This window uses a dyad operator, allowing for increased air flow and ventilation. Like a porthole in a ship, this window offers distinct seaside vibes. Install the Cabin Breeze and imagine you are overlooking a New England bay.
The octagonal frame features a right hand hinged panel, which opens up to allow for a fresh breeze. This window uses a dyad operator, allowing for increased air flow and ventilation. Like a porthole in a ship, this window offers distinct seaside vibes. Install the Cabin Breeze and imagine you are overlooking a New England bay.
30x27 Mobile Home Single Hung Aluminum Window, Whiteby TAFCO(7)
$217
The Tafco Mobile Home Window will add beauty and more light into your home. The single hung style operates, up and down, making it easy to bring in fresh air. This window is the perfect choice for any mobile home.
Antique Alxa Geometric Lattice Windowby de-corSponsored
$925
A traditional architectural feature of Chinese buildings, this beautiful antique Chinese lattice window was prominent in the quiet villages of the southern regions of China. They are handmade of wood and feature a complex geometric pattern of interlocking wooden frames, creating a lattice design. These antique windows were often painted in bright colors, and the frames are often decorated with intricate carvings and designs, such as flowers, birds, and auspicious symbols. The lattice pattern allows light to filter through the window while providing privacy, and also serve as a decorative element. They also provide ventilation while being able to close off the windows with sliding wooden panels or bamboo blinds. This antique wood window frames are considered to be an important part of Chinese architectural heritage and were often seen in courtyard houses where they were used to separate different rooms. A lovely addition to your home as a built-in piece for your home or a one of a kind antique wall art.
Best Seller
Large Cabin Light 4 Season Wood Window With Grille, Clear Insulated Glassby JJJ Specialty Company(21)
$233
Let the sun shine in with a 4 Season Large Cabin Light octagon window from JJJ Specialty Co. The entire unit is manufactured using Ponderosa Pine and is unfinished ready to paint or stain to match your decor. The window features a 9 light pine removable grille and 2 glass types: clear insulated and Low-E insulated. The unit has a 4-11/16" deep jamb ready to install in 2 x 4 construction. Extension jamb and interior trim kit sold separately.
- Frame Size: 23-1/8" x 23-1/8"
- Fits Rough Opening: 23-5/8" x 23-5/8"
- Brickmold Size: 26-1/8" x 26-1/8"
20x28.75 Oval Geometric Vinyl Window, Platinum Designby TAFCO(3)
$385
Beautiful ornate custom glass offers beauty and privacy with a leaded (platinum or gold) glass finish. Inserted between two pieces of clear glass, the leaded glass is then sealed for energy efficient triple glazing in our solid heavy decorative main frame. Custom beveled glass pieces add beauty and depth to all designs. Tafco Specialty Oval and Round Windows are the perfect choice to set your home apart from all the rest.
18x36 Single Hung Vinyl Windowby TAFCO(291)
SALE
$200$314
The TAFCO Single Hung Vinyl Window in White with Single Glass and Screen features an interlocking weather-tight and solid construction that is designed for superb performance. A built-in J-channel accepts all types of sidings for versatile installation. The TAFCO WINDOWS slider vinyl window is the perfect choice for garages, porches, barns and steel buildings.
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Meadow View Garden Window White, 36"x36", Oak Seat Board, Low-E Insulated Glassby Meadow View Garden Window(16)
$2,899
Gaze out over your land — whether you've got a parcel or a plot — through the Meadow View Garden Window. This window retrofits your home or greenhouse with a clean design that opens easily so you can admire your flowerbed or the local wildlife. Expose your space to style and fresh air with this window.
- Tab-less BetterVue screens
- Roto operated front opening sash
- DP Ratings include DP 80 for water and a DP 60 for structural
- Triple-sealed sash and tempered top lite
- 10.25" deep glass shelf
- 4.56" jamb and dual locking hardware
- 1.5" thick insulated seat board
- Color: White
- Materials: Vinyl, glass and wood
- Dimensions: W 35.5" x D 21.5" x H 35.5"
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32x18 Hopper Vinyl Windowby TAFCO(39)
$100
The TAFCO Hopper Window is manufactured with a heavy-duty, extruded welded vinyl sash and main frame. The window tilts inward for easy cleaning and operation. Insulated glass and durable wool pile seals keep cold air out and warm air in. Included is an easily removable full screen to keep insects out. The TAFCO hopper window is the perfect choice for your new construction or remodeling needs.
32x16 Awning Vinyl Windowsby TAFCO(29)
$179
The TAFCO Vinyl Awning Window in white with insulated glass is a maintenance-free product and the perfect choice to maximize viewing in any window opening. This energy-efficient window opens easily with a few turns of the smooth control hardware system. Its heavy-duty lock and keeper hardware is specifically designed to secure your home.
Antique Indo-Portuguese Carved Windowby de-corSponsored
$894
Beautiful 19th century antique Indian window found in Goa, Southern India. This rustic window panel is hand-carved from teak and features a lovely carved design with a Krishna figure on top, a sunburst in the center and open flower at the bottom. This antique carved panel would make a beautiful artwork or table top accent.
Trim Kit For Wood Vent Octagon Window, Pineby JJJ Specialty Company(4)
$78
Give your wood venting octagon window that "Final Touch" with a Pine interior trim kit from JJJ
Specialty Co. The kit contains 8 pieces of pre-mitered trim in a 5/8" thick x 2-1/4" wide #332 Colonial Profile. Also available in unfinished Oak species ready to paint or stain to match your decor.
Specialty Co. The kit contains 8 pieces of pre-mitered trim in a 5/8" thick x 2-1/4" wide #332 Colonial Profile. Also available in unfinished Oak species ready to paint or stain to match your decor.
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Cabin Breeze Wood Venting Window, Low-E Glass, Hinged Leftby JJJ Specialty Company(75)
$381
Style and function come together in the rustic Cabin Breeze Venting Window. The octagonal frame features a hinged panel, which opens up to allow for a fresh breeze. This window uses a dyad operator, allowing for increased air flow and ventilation. Like a porthole in a ship, this window offers distinct seaside vibes. Install the Cabin Breeze and imagine you are overlooking a New England bay.
- Venting window
- Removable fiberglass screen
- Left hinge
- Interior trim not included
- Low-E Energy Advantage glass reduces UV rays, saving you on heating or cooling costs
- Hardware features a flip-lever lock
- Folding handle roto operator provides a safe and stylish interior
- Color: Unfinished
- Materials: Glass, Ponderosa pine and fiberglass
- Frame dimensions: W 21.625" x H 21.625"
- Rough opening size: W 22.25" x H 22.25"
- Brickmold size: W 24.25" x H 24.25"
- Overall dimensions: W 24.5" x D 5.94" x H 24.5"
The right windows can dramatically change the environment of your home. Not only can windows enhance your views, but they can help control your interior temperature through ventilation and insulation. Windows can be a pricey investment, so be sure to do your research before you make any financial commitments.
Consider function, your home’s style and maintenance to make this choice. First, decide whether you want the window to act as a source of ventilation by choosing between operable windows (slide up, down or sideways) or fixed windows (stay permanently shut, primarily accent windows). From there, determine the style you’d like. Perhaps you’ll want to outfit your bathroom with a horizontal slider window for a window that offers a fresh breeze by easily pushing open the glass panels. Awning windows are great for below ground basements: they are horizontal and tilt out at the bottom, adding just enough sunlight and air. If you want take in a beautiful view, install bay windows which project from the wall and let you make the most of your scenery.
If you have the choice, choose wisely. Consider the amount of sunlight you want to infuse in each space with your window placement. Windows that face the east and west will capture the sunrise and sunset, which may result in an of natural sunlight for your space. North-facing windows will illuminate your room with soft, diffused light, while a south-facing window is often the most desirable, as it lets in the most light without being overly intense.
In general, windows are made from wood, aluminum, steel, vinyl or fiberglass. Read below to find out the benefits and disadvantages of each material.
• Wood: A common choice for windows, wood is durable and prevents the cold and condensation from coming inside. Make sure you’ve treated it, otherwise it may warp and rot over time.
• Clad wood: This type of material is basically wood covered in an exterior jacket made of aluminum of vinyl which eases maintenance issues like preventing rust and rot.
• Vinyl: Resistant to heat loss and condensation, vinyl windows are inexpensive but may become distorted if exposed to extreme heat or cold.
• Steel: One of the pricier options, steel windows are attractive, easy to maintain and long lasting.
• Aluminum: Lightweight and durable, aluminum windows are insulated with vinyl and foam to help reduce heat loss and condensation. Moist, salty air may deteriorate aluminum windows if they are not properly treated.
Windows are generally measured by an U-factor and an R-factor. The U-factor measures a window’s ability to conduct heat, while the R-factor measures the window’s ability to insulate. Windows of the best efficiency will have a low U-factor and a high R-factor.
For an added layer of insulation, you may want to think about double-glazing your windows by creating a sealed space between two panes of glass. Fill the space with gas, such as argon or krypton, to create even better insulation than air provides. Or, perhaps you want a low-emissivity coating applied to your windows to better control heat gain and loss, depending on the season.
What types of windows should I consider?
Consider function, your home’s style and maintenance to make this choice. First, decide whether you want the window to act as a source of ventilation by choosing between operable windows (slide up, down or sideways) or fixed windows (stay permanently shut, primarily accent windows). From there, determine the style you’d like. Perhaps you’ll want to outfit your bathroom with a horizontal slider window for a window that offers a fresh breeze by easily pushing open the glass panels. Awning windows are great for below ground basements: they are horizontal and tilt out at the bottom, adding just enough sunlight and air. If you want take in a beautiful view, install bay windows which project from the wall and let you make the most of your scenery.
Where should I place my windows?
If you have the choice, choose wisely. Consider the amount of sunlight you want to infuse in each space with your window placement. Windows that face the east and west will capture the sunrise and sunset, which may result in an of natural sunlight for your space. North-facing windows will illuminate your room with soft, diffused light, while a south-facing window is often the most desirable, as it lets in the most light without being overly intense.
What materials should I consider for my windows?
In general, windows are made from wood, aluminum, steel, vinyl or fiberglass. Read below to find out the benefits and disadvantages of each material.
• Wood: A common choice for windows, wood is durable and prevents the cold and condensation from coming inside. Make sure you’ve treated it, otherwise it may warp and rot over time.
• Clad wood: This type of material is basically wood covered in an exterior jacket made of aluminum of vinyl which eases maintenance issues like preventing rust and rot.
• Vinyl: Resistant to heat loss and condensation, vinyl windows are inexpensive but may become distorted if exposed to extreme heat or cold.
• Steel: One of the pricier options, steel windows are attractive, easy to maintain and long lasting.
• Aluminum: Lightweight and durable, aluminum windows are insulated with vinyl and foam to help reduce heat loss and condensation. Moist, salty air may deteriorate aluminum windows if they are not properly treated.
How can I measure the efficiency of my windows?
Windows are generally measured by an U-factor and an R-factor. The U-factor measures a window’s ability to conduct heat, while the R-factor measures the window’s ability to insulate. Windows of the best efficiency will have a low U-factor and a high R-factor.
What features might I consider for my windows?
For an added layer of insulation, you may want to think about double-glazing your windows by creating a sealed space between two panes of glass. Fill the space with gas, such as argon or krypton, to create even better insulation than air provides. Or, perhaps you want a low-emissivity coating applied to your windows to better control heat gain and loss, depending on the season.