Window Types: Popular Styles We Offer

Choosing the right windows for your home can significantly impact its aesthetics, energy efficiency, and overall comfort. With a myriad of window types available, it’s essential to explore your options thoroughly. Hands on Contractors provides seven popular types of windows designed to enhance the functionality, beauty, and performance of your home.

From classic single-hung windows to versatile casement windows and contemporary sliding windows, each style have unique features and benefits. Whether you’re seeking improved ventilation, enhanced natural light, or a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, our comprehensive overview will help you make an informed decision when it’s time to replace your windows. Ultimately, each window type brings its own character and functionality to your home, allowing you to tailor your choice to your specific needs and design preferences.

The single hung window is the most common energy efficient window style (used/replaced) in the Houston area. It is single-hung as it has an upper fixed sash and an operable lower sash, meaning the window will operate by sliding upward.  With its affordable and stylish design, it provides the home with a clean, traditional appearance available in different colors. Single-hung windows are cost-effective and energy-efficient and most importantly a low maintenance window style.

The sliding window style also known as glider windows, offer a sleek and modern feel with a contemporary feel. This window style operates on a horizontal track and consist of one or more horizontal sashes. One sash remains stationary, allowing efficient air flow to be distributed throughout a designated area in the home.  Additionally, it is easy to use and requires minimal effort to open and close them. As well as being low maintenance, they provide great energy efficiency when equipped with insulated glass and quality weatherstripping. Despite not having many moving parts, the functionality and appeal of these windows still remain a popular choice for customers.

This double-pane, energy efficient window style, is hinged on one side and the other opens outward for full air flow. With its crank handle, easily opens and closes hiding it, when it’s not in use. Distinguished by its appearance of a picture frame window, once is closed. It is also excellent at saving energy due to having a sash that tightens to create a strong seal and minimize air leakage. Additionally, they are easy to operate and are convenient to access when cleaning the window.

Both these windows styles have particular similarities and a few differences that makes them unique. Commonly, bay windows offers picture frame windows installed in angle, being the center portion larger and often operable. A bow window could have more than three sections offering a curved configuration. Both options projects outward from your home creating a larger interior space. They also provide an abundance of natural light to to make any room feel inviting. Wherever they are installed in the home, it will create a a focal point that is visually appealing and enhance the architectural aesthetic of the home. Overall, bay and bow windows add a touch of luxury, character, and elegance to the living space.

This common small window format is ideal for high areas that need ventilation and privacy; such as bathrooms and kitchens. They easily crank open outward and are hinged on the top of the window. These windows are offered in a variety of frame colors and are available in obscured glass. Known for their versatility,  they can be installed individually or blended with other window styles. Additionally, they are functional and add a unique touch to the space by allowing air and light to easily flow in.

As a Houston home window replacement company, Hands-On Contractors, share the inspiration of an architect when it comes to designs and adding character to your home spaces. Fixed windows, also known as architectural windows offer a vast variety of different shapes, such as semi-circular, circular, picture frame, hexagonal, etc. Their primary purpose is to create a seamless connection between interior and exterior spaces as well as providing unobscured views from the outdoors. Similarly to bay and bow windows, fixed windows are used in combination with other window styles. These windows can also be placed in ideal places such as entryways, living rooms, or spaces with architectural features that can be spotlighted. *Offering other features such as, adding internal grids or obscure energy efficient glass.*

Also known as speciality windows, arched windows are elegant architectural elements that add character to the home. The main features of these windows are their curved or semi-circular designs. These windows are also known for their versatility because they can be found in other styles such as fixed windows, casement windows, or even in bay or bow windows. The diversity of Houston home styles and particular taste allows for the opportunity to offer and provide exquisite window formats. The undeniable elegance of these windows elevate the appeal of any space, as well as invoke a sense of elegance and timeless beauty.