Wooden Window Styles

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Wooden Window Styles

Wooden windows come in a variety of styles based on their opening possibilities and purpose. Some wooden windows are hinged and can be inward opening or outward opening. Others can slide up and down without taking any extra space. There are also reversible wooden windows that are easy to clean even when living in upper floors. Below there are descriptions of different styles of wooden windows which will help you choose the one most suitable to you.

Wooden Tilt and Turn Windows

Wooden tilt and turn windows usually have three ventilation options: the window may be opened up to 90 degrees, it may be tilted to allow for moderate ventilation, or it may be set to a night vent position. Tilt and turn wooden windows usually consist of a single large glazed segment, which lets in more light into your home. Alternatively, tilt and turn wooden windows may combine two or more panes of glass, which are put adjacent to each other. The different wooden window panes may be fixed or venting, the combination chosen by the client.
Wooden tilt and turn window benefits. Unlike most other types of wooden windows, tilt and turn wooden windows usually open inwards; this is a great benefit when cleaning, as you can easily reach the exterior surface of the glass. Due to their large size, tilt and turn wooden windows are great for quick ventilation, all you need to do is open the window fully and the room will be filled with fresh air in a couple of minutes. This is particularly useful in winter, when you do not want to make the rooms too cold. Tilt and turn wooden windows are durable, they provide very good heat and sound insulation and require little maintenance. Moreover, tilt and turn wooden windows are energy efficient because of the large panes of insulating glass and high quality wooden window ...Read more seals. Tilt and turn wooden windows are a convenient option for when it is difficult or not safe to install outward opening wooden windows, e.g. by a busy path. Because of their size, tilt and turn wooden windows also serve as a convenient emergency escape.Hide

Wooden Casement Windows

Wooden casement windows are the basic outward opening wooden windows that complement both newly built houses and traditional buildings. Wooden casement windows typically open outwards; hinges may be fixed at the top, bottom, or on one side of wooden windows. Depending on the placing of hinges, wooden casement windows are put into several categories ...Read more :
Side hung wooden windows. This is the most popular type of wooden casement windows. Hinges are placed on one side of the wooden window and the sash opens outwards.
Awning wooden windows are sometimes called top hung wooden windows, because their hinges are fixed at the top. Awning wooden windows open outwards and are very suitable for rainy areas. The sash provides a good protection from the weather conditions and you can ventilate the rooms without getting them wet.
Hopper wooden windows are also called bottom hung wooden windows, because the hinges are placed at the bottom. Wooden hopper windows differ from other types of wooden casement windows in that they open inwards. These wooden windows are mostly used in small rooms, e.g. in bathrooms or cellars. Hopper wooden windows can be made in different sizes, but most often they are small. In some cases, hopper wooden windows are used together with fixed or side hung casement windows, usually above them.
Top light is a small wooden casement window, typically fixed above another, bigger wooden window. Top lights are usually narrow and are hinged at the top; their main advantage is safe ventilation.
Folding wooden windows are less common. The sash of the wooden casement window is side hung (left hand or right hand), but there is a rail at the top and bottom of the wooden window. To open the wooden window, you need to slide and fold the sash. This type of wooden casement windows looks modern and requires less space.

Casement wooden windows are often made by combining two or more segments of different sizes and opening possibilities. The segments may be fixed, side opening or tilting. You can combine fixed wooden window segments and opening sashes as you like, there are many possibilities and variations. As casement wooden windows open outwards, they are recommended for ground floor properties. If you want to install casement wooden windows into upper floors, then self-cleaning glass should be considered as a glazing option. Wooden casement windows are a great choice when replacing windows of traditional houses, as they retain exactly the same visual impact but add superior heat and sound insulation, protection against draughts, and high security. Wooden casement windows are usually double glazed. They can be decorated in a variety of ways, giving them a classical or modern look. The most common options include textured and decorative glazing, decorative sash horns, arched top panes, and window grids, e.g. Georgian bars. In addition, wooden casement windows have many security options such as different locking types and handles, thus making them resistant to burglars. Casement wooden windows are very popular in the UK and Scandinavian countries. Hide

Wooden Bay Windows

Wooden bay windows are combined of two or more casement windows which are joined together in a curved or angular construction. A bay window usually has one central wooden window and two more wooden windows on each side, both forming an angle (135 or 90 degrees). The junctions of wooden bay window are reinforced by sturdy bay poles or corner posts. Wooden bay windows are primarily chosen ...Read more for their aesthetic value, as they add elegance and distinctiveness to the exterior of your property. Wooden bay window is a good choice for the living room, dining room or bedroom situated on the ground floor. The construction of wooden bay windows is usually projected outwards and therefore allows much light into your home; the rooms look more spacious and bright. Wooden bay windows have all the advantages of insulated windows: wooden bay windows provide excellent heat insulation and noise control. Wooden bay windows come with a custom made shaped window sill. Sometimes it is possible to fit a bay wooden window instead of an old flat casement window. In such cases, it is necessary to choose appropriate materials for the bay roof and the base so that to retain the heat insulation properties of the house. In special cases, wooden bay windows can involve sash windows. Hide

Wooden Bow Windows

Wooden bow windows resemble bay windows in that they are also made from several wooden windows connected together. Wooden bow windows usually involve more wooden windows, typically 4 or 5, which are connected at similar angles. The result is a milder and more subtle curve. Wooden bow window provides an outward projection, thus allowing much light into your home. This way the rooms become ...Read more brighter and look more spacious. Because of these advantages, bow wooden windows are a great option for the central part of the house: living room, dining room. Wooden bow window not only improves the interior of the house; it also adds style and elegance to the exterior of the property. Wooden bow windows are made from durable wooden profile and high quality hardware. The glazing may be selected from a number of different options. Wooden bow windows provide good heat and sound insulation, broad view into the outside and long-lasting beauty. Hide

Wooden Sash Windows

Wooden sash windows are made of two segments one upon the other. Usually, each segment of wooden sash windows can slide up and down for ventilation. This way you can open the top part of the window, the bottom part of the window, or open up both top and bottom (in this case, both segments of the wooden sash window are situated in the middle height). When you have wooden sash windows, you can ventilate ...Read more your home even when it is windy outside: wooden sash window will not close abruptly in a gust of wind. Another advantage of sash wooden windows is saving space: wooden sash windows open by sliding up and down, therefore they take no extra space in the room. Wooden sash windows are particularly popular in the UK, where they constitute a big part of all traditional glazing. Wooden sash windows offer good sound insulation, security, and most important of all: they are energy efficient. Wooden sash windows can be equipped with safety hinges and security locks. They usually have a double glazing of your choice. In order to imitate the traditional sash windows of the past, wooden sash windows are supplied with traditional-looking accessories and fittings; these include decorative sash horns (a part which became redundant in the modern sash windows), arched head, and wooden window grids in your chosen style, e.g. Georgian bars. Modern wooden sash windows often include an advanced cleaning option: both segments of the wooden sash window can be tilted inwards to allow easy and safe cleaning even in the upper floors. Wooden sash windows suit both traditional and new buildings. Hide

Wooden Sliding Windows

Wooden sliding windows resemble sash windows but are put horizontally rather than vertically. Therefore they are sometimes called horizontal sliding wooden windows. Sliding wooden windows have two segments; one segment or both of them can be opened by sliding one over the other. Similar to sash ...Read more windows, wooden sliding windows do not take extra space, because when the window is open, one sash is parallel to the other. Moreover, wooden sliding windows can be left open even when it is windy outside. The sashes are securely fixed and there is no danger of the sash suddenly shutting in a gust of wind. Sliding wooden windows are energy efficient and easy to use. The sashes of sliding wooden windows can be taken out in case you need to clean or repair them. Sliding wooden windows usually have slim wooden window frames which increase the glass space and add elegance. Sliding wooden windows look best in modern houses and apartment buildings. Hide

Wooden Pivot Windows

Wooden Pivot windows are stylish and original. They have a central axis or pivot which holds the wooden window when it moves. The axis usually goes through the centre of the wooden window, and can be either vertical or horizontal. Pivot wooden windows can be of three types ...Read more :
- Pivot wooden windows with opening angle up to 90°.
- Pivot wooden windows with 180° opening for easy cleaning.
- Pivot wooden windows with 360° opening.
Pivot wooden windows do not need as much space as casement windows. This is due to the axis being fixed in the middle of the wooden window. When a pivot wooden window is fully open, half of it is inside the room, and the other half is outside. Another advantage of pivot wooden windows is effective and quick ventilation: warm and humid air goes out through the upper part of the pivot wooden window while fresh air comes in through the lower part of the wooden window. Wooden pivot windows are usually large in size and include large panes of glass which bring more light into the room. There are also a number of security features of pivot wooden windows, including internal locking and safety catches for child safety. Wooden pivot windows that rotate 180 degrees are very convenient in places where it is difficult or impossible to clean the windows from the outside, e.g. in the upper floors of a building. Pivot wooden windows are a good choice for commercial buildings and other tall buildings that have big windows. Hide

Reversible Wooden Windows

Reversible wooden windows are designed for easy cleaning. The sash can be reversed 180 degrees so that the outside surface would face the inside. Reversible wooden windows differ from pivot windows in that reversible wooden windows do not take any room space when open; reversible wooden windows ...Read more are fixed on “arm hinges” and all the rotation takes place outside the room. Therefore, you can choose any window blinds without being concerned that they might hinder the opening of the wooden windows. Reversible wooden windows provide effective ventilation. Additionally, wooden reversible windows often feature a night vent mode which is intended for secure and mild ventilation during the night or when the owners are away. Reversible wooden windows are made from high-quality wooden window profiles which add excellent heat and sound insulation properties and resistance to climate conditions. Hide

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