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PRODUCTS / WINDOWS / OPERATING STYLE
CHOOSE FIXED
YOUR
OPERATING A fixed window is basically a casement or awning window that
STYLE doesn’t open, but offers energy efficiency.
When choosing windows, PICTURE
consider the energy
efficiency of each window Picture windows do not open. They offer a low-profile frame
operating style, as well as to maximize glass surface, allowing a beautifully clear,
the weather conditions in unobstructed view.
your city. The more severe
the weather, the better CASEMENT
performance you’ll need
for your windows. Hinged on the side, casement windows swing outward like a door,
providing excellent air circulation into your home. They are also
8 one of the most energy efficient operating windows because of
their tight seal when closed.
AWNING
An awning window is a casement window that is hung horizontally.
Hinged on top, it swings outward, shielding from the rain while
providing good ventilation and constant airflow. Like the casement
window, it is also one of the most energy efficient operating windows.
BAY & BOW
Bay and bow windows allow you to expand an area in your home.
Made up of a combination of windows attached at an angle, these
windows extend beyond the wall, opening up any room.
SINGLE HUNG
With a bottom sash that slides up, the single hung
window allows controlled airflow into your home.
SLIDER
The Slider window has one or more sashes that slides
open horizontally.
Sash: The framework that holds the panes of a window in the window
frame. Most commonly refers to the moving part of a window that opens
but is also available in a non-opening fixed and picture sash window style.
