Windows come in a variety of shapes, sizes and designs, and are suited to particular styles of home and to different needs. Whether you’re looking to update your home with a new and unique window style or just curious what is out there, created a guide to 7 of the most popular window styles in the UK today. We look into them in more detail to help you pick the type best suited to your home.
Casement windows
One of the most instantly recognisable styles of windows, casement windows are widely used across modern and traditional homes thanks to the versatility of their looks and opening function. Hinged at the side, casement windows generally open outwards and help to enhance the ventilation of a home in a simple, easily customisable way.
Suited to: Modern properties, traditional properties
Sash windows
Used in homes for centuries, the sash window is a classic design. A sash window is made up of one or two movable panels called ‘sashes’. These panels open by sliding vertically. A system of ropes and pulleys is used to open the window and its weight is normally balanced with a steel, iron or lead sash weight.
Suited to: Period properties, homes in conservation areas
Tilt and Turn windows
As the name suggests, tilt and turn windows utilise an innovative tilting and turning open function making them well suited to modern properties. This type of window can tilt inwards, providing ventilation without comprising on security, and can also open outwards from hinges at the side.
Suited to: Modern properties, high rise buildings
French windows
French windows can bring a touch of traditional charm to modern properties. Generally configured in pairs, a French window is a large, door-sized lattice light that lets in superb levels of natural sunlight.
Suited to: Modern properties
Bow windows
A bow window is best thought of as a curved bay window. Bow windows are usually made up of 2 or more casement windows which together form an arch. As well as improving light transmission in a room, bow windows also create extra space.
Suited to: Replacement bow windows
Bay windows
A popular feature of Victorian architecture, bay windows protect outwards from a building forming a space known as a ‘bay’. Useful for improving a room’s usable space and for increasing sunlight, bay windows are a popular feature of both modern and traditional properties.
Suited to: Modern and traditional properties
Custom shaped windows
Windows can also be bespoke manufactured: that means that they can be created to your exact shape and specification. This is particularly useful for replacing windows in older properties, where non-standard sized windows are often used.
Suited to: Modern and traditional properties
uPVC windows
uPVC is one of the most widely used materials in the fenestration industry. The windows that we offer here at Falcon are made from uPVC because of the fact that it’s attractive, durable and easy to maintain. They also some of the most energy efficient and secure on the market today.
Falcon: Bridgend-based home improvement and double glazing company
Serving Bridgend, Cardiff and all over South Wales, Falcon are one of the South Wales’ leading home improvement companies. With over 5,000 installations completed throughout South Wales, we’ve supplied high quality uPVC windows, doors and conservatories to happy customers for almost 30 years.
To find out more about our products or services, please give us a ring on 01656 646 047 or contact us online.
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