Windows are designed and installed to provide light, ventilation, and a view of the outside world. The first decision you’ll need to make when purchasing a window is to determine what style is most appropriate for the room where it will be installed as each has different characteristics and, in many cases, opens differently.
Window Designs
There are several window designs available:
- Fixed Windows
- Awning windows
- Double hung windows
- Casement windows
- Single hung windows
- Gliding windows
- Picture windows
- Bay windows
- Sliding windows
- Bow windows
- Specialty and Round Top Windows
- Roof windows & Skylights
Windows Maintenance
- Use glass cleaners to eliminate spots from windows
- Clean frames with cleansers that are only mildly abrasive. Make sure to test on a small area that is not easily seen.
- Do not use high-pressure streams of water when cleaning, as they may break
- Some glass coatings help prevent spots and streaks to lessen cleaning
Installation Services
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Windows Materials
It’s important to consider when you’re planning on window replacement or window repair to purchase energy-efficient windows. Windows with the ENERGY STAR approval will save money on heating and cooling bills.
Window frames
may be made from a number of different materials, but we take pride in our Dream Remodeling NJ Vinyl windows and fiberglass windows.
Vinyl windows
are long-lasting and perform well in terms of energy efficiency and sound-blocking. They are generally colored all the way through, so there’s no need to paint them.
Its durability and strength are proven because they don’t peel, warp, split, rot, crack, or splinter. Aside from that, it is known for its low maintenance. No painting, repainting, sanding, or scraping is required. It is also known for being easy to clean. You just simply wipe away any dirt. Lastly, it is being identified for its enhanced glass system, since it offers dual panes of glass with double strength to ensure maximum energy savings.
Fiberglass windows
on the other hand, offers remarkable strength and durability and is extremely energy-efficient and low-maintenance. Unlike wood windows, fiberglass windows do not warp, rot, or discolor, less vulnerable to shrinkage, sagging, and cracking than other window materials. One of the best things about fiberglass windows is that they require minimal maintenance. In most cases, a simple cleaning is all that is necessary to keep them looking like new. It contracts and expands at rates – this means reduced air leakage and low energy bills.
In choosing windows for your dream house, you might consider the following questions:
- What types of window designs are available?
- What types of opening mechanisms do Windows use?
- How do windows help improve energy efficiency?
- What materials are window frames made from?
- What steps should you take to properly maintain windows?
Windows generally consist of the following:
Q: Head
A: The piece that runs horizontally across the top.
Q: Sill
A: The piece that runs horizontally across the bottom.
Q: Jamb
A: Runs vertically up the sides.
Q: Frame
A: Made up of the top (head), bottom (sill), and side pieces (jambs). The frame can be made of various materials.
Q: Panes
A: The glass pieces of a window; usually transparent, sometimes translucent or textured.
Q: Sash
A: A border that frames the panes and holds them in place; made of the stiles and rails.
Q: Rail
A: Horizontal part of a sash.
Q: Stile
A: Vertical part of a sash.