All windows vary irrespective of their common functionalities and benefits such as letting in light and providing ventilation. Some windows have the characteristics of giving broad views whereas some are easier to open, some are good for airflow and some are good in terms of giving an aesthetic look to your house. You need to determine which window type best suits your house along with their advantages while purchasing windows from a versatile store which has numerous types of windows such as MD Portes et Fenêtres.

There are different types of windows you can commonly find in the market such as awning windows, casement windows, double-hung as well as single-hung windows, picture windows, bay windows, jalousie windows, slider windows etc. The awning windows open by pivoting from above of the window sash which is operated by a crank. These types of windows are normally incorporated with picture windows and can be installed along top or bottom or sides of the picture windows to ensure ventilation. These types of windows are also seen above the doors like transom windows. The awning windows are normally not preferred near the paths of the walkways or where there is much traffic because of their open-out characteristics.

Similarly, another open-out window type is the casement window which normally picot from the hinges. Most casement windows contain large panes of glasses in order to provide adequate light as well as ventilation to the room. These types of windows can be very effective in terms of energy efficiency when they are closed and locked. However, similar to awning windows, the casement windows to are not preferred near walkway paths and more traffic areas due to their open-out characteristics.

The double-hung, as well as single-hung windows, are the most preferred windows you can find in maximum houses. The only difference between the double-hung and single-hung windows is that the single-hung having a fixed upper sash with a movable lower sash whereas the double-hung with two movable sashes where the upper sash sliding down.

The double-hung windows provide comparatively better ventilation and natural air-flow. You can also clean the double-hung windows from both inside and outside without requiring a ladder. Most people prefer single-hung as well as double-hung windows because of its aesthetic look which eventually decorates the architecture of the house. However, the single-hung as well as double-hung windows offer less open area in comparison to slider windows or casement windows and are more prone to leakages of air in comparison to casement windows.