Window Ideas for any Home Floor Plan
Sunday, April 11th, 2010Windows are the accent for any home floor plan, color and design scheme. Windows have a tendency to do double duty shedding light and punctuating a room’s features. But selecting the right window replacements entails several considerations.
Best House Floor Plans sought window advice from Home Plans and More.com. Here’s the information that we gleaned.
In older homes, (in example, Victorian home floor plans, Tudor) picture windows are a charming façade. Available in numerous sizes, shapes and various glass formats, certain brand picture frames are manufactured to enhance a home’s green energy and efficiency.
Maintenance: Window cleaning requirements vary, according to the homeowner’s preferences.
Reminiscent of pre-war architecture, double-hung windows work in almost any home floor plan. In Alaska, the double hung windows may not offer the best climate efficiency during the winter months because they have a tendency to enable air to escape between the sliders. However, in milder climates, double hung windows are adequate.
Maintenance: Since fine particles become trapped in the sliding mechanism of the window, they require cleaning at least twice a year.
As an option that never goes out of style are the casement windows. Common in windy cities like Chicago and engineered with a crank, these windows swing outwards. When the casement window is shut, it acts as its own shutter, preventing air from leaking in the house.
Maintenance tip: Casement windows, unlike the double hung window, call for more repairs and gentle care. Crank, seal and hinges are prone to loosen, requiring regular maintenance (for safety and stability).
Green windows shopping tip: Energy efficient windows, brands and other information is available at the federally sponsored ENERGY STAR Web site, where windows are rated by the National Fenestration Rating Council. Also, House Plans and More features a wealth of window replacement plans for any home floor plan.
