Window Types

Awning

Top hinged windows. See Awning Window for more information.

Bay

A window that extends beyond the exterior face of the wall. See Bay Window for more information.

Bow

A projected window with a curved surface often in the glass itself. See Bow Window for more information.

Casement

Side hinged windows. See Casement Window for more information.

Double Hung

Two sash, vertical sliding windows. See Double-Hung Window for more information.

Hopper

Bottom hinged windows.

Horizontal Sliding

Two or more sash windows designed to slide over one another.

Jalousie

Glass slatted windows, on the Venetian blind principle.

Oriel

Windows that generally project from an upper story, supported by a bracket. See Oriel Window for more information.

Picture

Fixed sash windows. See Picture Window for more information.

Combination

The integration of two or more of the above windows into one unit.