Choosing the right window styles for your house can be difficult. There’s such a wide range of windows to choose from that it can be hard to know where to start. And the most daunting part? Your choice of windows really can make or break the finished look of your home. There is also the matter of cost and quality to consider — how do you know you aren’t being overcharged and that the windows you do choose will stand the test of time? Windows are without doubt a major home investment so it pays to get the window style right.
WINDOW STYLES EXPLAINED
There’s an ever-growing number of window styles, all suiting different kinds and ages of properties. The most commonly encountered types of window in the UK are:
● Casement windows These are attached to their frame by side hinges, although variations are available, such as those with separate top lights and those that are hinged in the centre to pivot. They suit all styles of houses and can be fitted with anything from a single pane of glass to those with smaller multiple panes — perfect for cottage-style properties.
● Sash windows These windows have one or two sashes, split into a number of panes, that slide vertically or, in some cases, horizontally.
● Can either be opened to tilt inwards, usually
