5-point Checklist In Choosing Windows For Your New Home

Here is a lowdown of the things that you need to consider before you purchase your new or replacement windows:

Window Styles

There are generally 4 different window styles — single or double-hung, casement, awning, and slider windows.

Single or double-hung windows open or close by sliding up or down. Casement windows are hinged vertically and open by swinging out. Awning windows are hinged at the top and opened by tilting the window out from the bottom. Slider windows, as the name suggests, open or close by sliding from side to side.

Window Frame And Sash Materials

These days, the most common materials used for windows are wood or vinyl. You can also pick vinyl clad or aluminum frame windows.

Basically, wood is beautiful but requires considerable maintenance, as compared to vinyl, which is virtually maintenance-free. Vinyl-clad windows, however, give you the best of both. You get the lovely look of wood on the inside with the maintenance-free feature of vinyl coated on the outside.

Choosing Window Glass

In choosing the type of glass for your window, you need to consider if you want to use double-, triple-, or quadruple-pane glass. You must also specify the distance between the panes.

Window Quality

Quality should always be a top priority when choosing your windows. Choose a high-quality window that will provide you with great energy savings in the long run, as well as low maintenance to hold up over time.

Window Warranties

Trusted and reliable companies that have been around for a while are more likely to be able to help you should you have any issues or require replacement parts for your windows.