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See the below image for the Window designs diagram.

See the below image for the Single hung window diagram.

See the below image for the Window types 1 diagram. Here is a round up of the most common types of windows. Each window style serves a different purpose and there are many different windows to choose from. Single Hung / Double Hung Windows. Arched Windows. Awning Windows. Bay & Bow Windows. Casement Windows. Egress Windows.

There are around 18 different window types and styles as mentioned on this page that you can have installed or replaced in your home all with different styles, window frame options, energy efficiency ratings, and glass options. However, the most common window types installed in homes are: Double Hung Windows (two window sashes, opens vertically)

Casement windows are a very popular replacement window type. They are often a single pane of glass that can be cranked open and out from the side. Many homeowners put double casement windows next to each other opening up on each side. Egress windows are often required in many states as an escape route from a basement area of a home.

See the below image for the A guide to the parts of a window diagram. A window is more than a frame and a pane. Here are some other window part names you should know: The casing is the molding that goes around the window frames on the exterior of the house. They seal the window frame to the house and prevent outside air from entering your home.

The window sill is the horizontal bottom piece of the window frame. It is sometimes called a window stool. 3. Jamb The jambs are the vertical sides of the window frame. 4.

Narrow frame windows are available for a more modern aesthetic and are a popular choice when replacing existing windows. The head jamb is the top component of the frame. Side jambs are the vertical components of the frame. The sill is the bottom component of the frame.