TIMELESS WINDOW REPLACEMENT OPTIONS FOR YOU
Window replacement can be a significant investment, so you want options that will last a long time. Unfortunately, design trends come and go, potentially leaving your home looking outdated. Fortunately, there are window replacement options that are timeless in appearance and appeal, ensuring your home always looks its best for the years to come. In this three-part ebook, we’ll be taking a closer look at three timeless window replacement options to show you what they can do for you and why you should consider them when getting new windows.
PART 1:
Double Hung Windows
It isn’t clear when exactly double hung windows were developed, but some of the oldest samples of sash windows are said to date back to 1670s in England. Considering double hung windows are still found in numerous American homes today, it’s safe to say that they are indeed timeless as a replacement window option. Lasting Style According to the Andersen® Corporation, double hung windows are best for American Farmhouse, Cape Cod, Craftsman Bungalow, French Eclectic, Georgian/Federal, Mission Revival, Queen Anne and Shingle home styles. However, the window style can be installed in others as well. Results are simply a matter of how the window is used, letting double hung windows prove themselves worthy of being part of homes across the United States.
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QUICK TIP! Take advantage of customization options to incorporate grilles or muntins into double hung windows, and guarantee they match your home style. Take Craftsman Bungalows, for example. They traditionally feature upper windows with grilles that are square or vertically proportioned, but never horizontal in accent windows. Make sure these are reflected in your new windows, and you’ll have double hung windows perfectly suited to the home style. Enduring Functionality Over the years, double hung windows have undergone improvements to better address the needs of American homes without a change in design. Where single-pane window glass was used before, for instance, dual-pane glass packages are now in place, which more effectively stunt heat transfer to help promote better energy efficiency.
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The window style has also tirelessly supported natural ventilation when both its sashes are opened, letting in fresh air from the top and letting out warm, stale air from the bottom. This aids in cooling the home, easing cooling requirements to let you enjoy energy savings.
QUICK TIP! Got kids? Anyone who lives with a child, parents and guardians especially, will always be concerned about the safety of little ones. Double hung windows have time and again offered additional safety and security by letting you close their bottom sash as needed. This limits access for small children without impeding ventilation. Win-win.
What other replacement window options are timeless? Learn more about casement windows in Part 2 of this ebook series.
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PART 2:
Casement Windows
What comes to mind when you hear the word “timeless”? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, timeless means not affected by time or not restricted to a particular time or date. In the case of casement windows, this definition is very true. Found in American homes past and present, casements transcend time periods, addressing needs effectively no matter the year they’re installed. Timeless Design The American Craftsman style came about in response to the Industrial revolution. As more and more items were mass-produced during the period, this home style was born as designers protested, seeking a return to uniquely crafted pieces. It may have been developed a few hundred years ago, but the American Craftsman style lives on today in Craftsman bungalows. In fact, Craftsman homes were one of the most popular types of homes sold in the third quarter of 2014. 4.
Craftsman-style homes traditionally featured exteriors made of wood and stone, which casement windows complemented incredibly well. Back in the day, casements were common in these types of homes. This hasn’t changed, however, much like how a Craftsman home in the early 1900s remains a popular architectural design even today. Other home styles casement windows are ideal for include: Cape Cod, French Eclectic, Georgian/Federal, International Modern, Mission Revival, Prairie, Shingle, Spanish Colonial Revival and Tudor. Lasting Functionality Casement windows have always been favored for their looks, but they have yet to fail homeowners in terms of functionality as they offer a range of benefits day in and day out. These include: • Beautiful Outdoor Views - Installed without grilles or muntins, casement windows boast unobstructed glass that effectively frames the outdoors, letting you enjoy views from the comfort of your home. 5.
• Excellent Ventilation - Casement windows can be angled when open, easily directing breezes into the home to refresh your property. They also have expansive openings that not only help cool the home by letting out warm, stale air, but aid as well in improving indoor air quality by facilitating the release of particulates as air is pushed out. • Great Energy Efficiency - When closed shut, casement windows are flushed in frames, forming tight seals to keep indoor heat in and outdoor heat out. This bumps up energy efficiency in the home while leading to energy savings down the line by boosting a property’s overall insulative ability. Casement windows have been around for a while, and they’re not going anywhere. To make the most of this timeless window option, make sure you entrust your replacement project only to a reputable window expert in your area.
In Part 3 of this ebook series, we’ll be talking more about picture windows, another timeless window replacement option. Stay tuned! 6.
PART 3:
Picture Windows
Reportedly, it was the Romans that first used glass on windows. Back then, however, the glass they used was from flattened glass jars, which made it difficult to see through. Eventually, advancements allowed for glass to be shaped, giving birth to early stained glass windows. By the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, stained glass became popular in the northern and western portions of Europe, gaining even more notoriety as it was used in churches. After over a thousand years more, window glass technology evolved, resulting in the transparent glass used in the picture windows of today. Timeless Design Picture windows are best for Industrial Modern, International Modern and Miesian Modern homes, but they can greatly complement traditional properties as well, depending on how they are utilized. This means they can thrive wherever they are used and, by extension, whenever.
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Lasting Functionality Great views have always enamored homeowners. Whether it’s 20 years ago or today, the ability to enjoy outdoor views in the comfort of your own home is always appreciated, and it doesn’t even matter how big your property is. What’s important is that a home is fitted with the right windows to let in views and create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. QUICK TIP! Want functionality beyond great outdoor views? Combine picture windows with other window options like double hungs or casements. Picture windows are inoperable so they don’t let air in or out. Adding double hung or casement windows to the mix will address this drawback, promoting natural ventilation as you enjoy great outdoor views. When you’re looking for a timeless window replacement option, you can’t go wrong with double hung, casement or picture windows. You can even use them together for better results! Whatever the need, whatever the year, these window options are sure to be worth your investment, so don’t hesitate to ask your trusted window contractor about them. 8.
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