Compare Replacement Windows

When choosing windows for your home, you will probably be choosing from either single hung windows, double hung windows and casement windows. You will also choose from wood windows, vinyl windows and aluminum clad windows.  Let’s compare these type of windows.
Replacement windows have evolved greatly over the years. Wood is still the standard, but vinyl replacement windows and fiberglass are becoming more common.

Vinyl replacement windows are a great choice as they are very easy to maintain and will never require painting. Vinyl windows usually cost less than any other type of replacement window. Vinyl replacement windows reduce noise and energy use while increasing your property value and enhancing the appearance of your home. Even though they are easier to care for than wood windows, many people still prefer the look and feel of real wood over vinyl. Aluminum clad windows are a little tougher than vinyl and are also a prime choice when it comes to maintenance free windows.

Wood replacement windows are still the most popular option when replacing your home’s windows.
Aluminum replacement windows are mostly used in commercial applications, but are also a good choice for basement windows.
Most people today who choose replacement windows for their homes pick vinyl windows. These windows are not only attractive and durable, but they are relatively inexpensive when compared to their wooden or aluminum counterparts. The style of windows, whether they be double hung, casement or single hung, depends upon the taste of the individual as well as their budget.

Single hung windows look like a traditional window. The top pane is usually stationary and the bottom pane opens up to allow air into the house. This is usually one of the cheapest styles of all replacement windows as they are not as easy to clean as the new double hung windows and the casements. Because the one pane of glass is stationary, it must be cleaned from the outside.

Casement windows are the next step up when it comes to replacement windows. Casement windows crank out and have screens that pop into the window jamb. You must remove the screen in order to clean the windows and crank them out to a 45 degree angle. You nave to reach out to clean the window, but it can easily be done from the inside of your house.

Double hung windows are the easiest to clean when it comes to cleaning glass. Both panes pop inward and allow you to clean both sides of the glass from the inside of your home. These windows often have hidden screens that can be pushed out during the summer months and in during the colder months. (By lazysubmit)

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