Bay Windows From ClearChoice Window & Door
Does your master bedroom, living room, kitchen or dining room feel dark and closed in? If so your home could benefit from the addition of a bay window. In this article you’ll learn the definition, advantages and disadvantages, options, and places to use a bay window:
Definition – A bay window is a 3 section window with a larger center window (usually a non-operable fixed window) and two equal sized side windows (usually they are operable crank out casement or double hung styles). The side windows are set at angles (30, 45, 60 & 90 degrees are most common). The window sizes can vary from 30” to 144”.
Advantages of Bay Windows
Additional Light & Space – Since the windows protrude they capture light from multiple directions. Bay windows usually have a window seat to provide additional room to read a book or enjoy something to eat.
Increase views, vision and resale value – Take advantage of panoramic views of your front, back or side yards with this angled window design and increase the market value of your home as well.
Improve breezes and air flow – Using operable casement or double hung windows the angled portion of the bay window can capture breezes – which will help you to get rid of cooking smells quicker or make the air in any room fresher.
Disadvantages of Bay Windows
Window treatments are more difficult to install – The angled windows make it harder to mount hardware. This problem can be solved by adding blinds inside the windows.
Higher cost window – Since the bay window has a roof and a seat (window box) it’s construction is more extensive making it more expensive than a standard window.
Windows are more exposed to the elements – Since the grouping of windows included in the bay stick out from the home they have increased exposure to rain, heat and the cold.
Popular Options
Dress up your bay window with these options:
Insulated window seats
Hip or concave roof styles made of shingles, aluminum or copper
Recessed lighting
Mini blinds inside the windows
Decorative and energy star windows
Call ClearChoice Window & Door (a division of Columbus Glass Block) for 10% off a bay window or up to $400 off 8 or more vinyl replacement windows (good through November 30 2011).
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