Hurricane windows in Pinellas County, FL come with a lot of benefits that you don’t get from normal windows. They keep hurricane storms at bay from damaging your house, for example. And they are more efficient than other windows. Plus, they come with all of the options that are available with standard windows. You can customize the hurricane windows in all the same ways to get just what you want for your home. One of the things you will want to think about with window style is that they open and function in different ways. Appearance is important, but so is functionality. Here are some of the options to consider with different window styles and the way they open.
Picture Windows Don’t Open
Picture windows, or stationary windows, don’t open at all. They can be great in a room with a good view that doesn’t need extra ventilation. They also work well if you have a group of windows together and don’t need all of them to open. You will want to keep in mind that these windows don’t open as you place them so you don’t have disappointment later over their lack of function in that way. However, if you do have good places for them, you can’t beat them in efficiency.
Casement Windows Crank Out
Casement windows are the most efficient window that opens and closes. They crank out and away from the house. The whole pane of glass will open and swing out of the house. It can bring in a lot of ventilation that way and when it is shut, it will blow tighter against the house, which makes it an efficient window as well. You can get everything you want from this window, but you do need to recognize where it will swing out. These windows can be in the way of the deck, a pathway, or other things.
Double Hung Windows Slide Up And Down
Double hung windows are nice because you can tilt them into the house and clean the exterior of the window from inside the house. They have two window sashes that can slid up and down on a track. You can slide the top half down or the bottom half up—or both at the same time. It’s a great way to ventilate a house as well and there are safety elements included when you open just the top of the window.
Single Hung Windows Slide Up
Single hung windows look like double hung windows, but only the bottom sashes will move. The upper sash is stationary while the bottom one can be opened up from the bottom. It’s a nice style choice if you want
something that looks like double hung, but have a smaller budget. And, you have to keep in mind that the top part won’t open. If that’s okay with you, too, this is a good option.
Sliding Windows Slide Side To Side
These windows are like double hung windows on their sides and they will slide open in a side to side manner. They work well high on the wall, like above a bathtub, or even in a basement. There are plenty of other options for hurricane windows in Pinellas County, FL and the professionals at Clearwater Window & Door Inc can help you consider them all.
