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Buying Storm Windows

Storm windows are typically added to commercial buildings or homes with older single pane windows, providing some of the benefits of double pane windows without the high cost of complete window replacement.

Types of house windows

Depending on the style of your home and your reasons for replacing windows, you'll have several basic types of house windows to choose from. Read more about the different types of house windows.

How to Shop for Bow Windows

Bow windows get their name because they curve outward to the exterior of a home from a flat wall. The curve of this window is built out by a series of glass panels that work together to create one larger window.

Basement Windows Offer a Variety of Styles and Features

Choosing basement windows can be a difficult decision - they must be aesthetically pleasing and functional while still meeting basic safety requirements. While you can purchase windows that will match the rest of windows in your facade, more homeowners are considering specialty windows to increase light and safety in their basements.

Kitchen Garden Windows

Kitchen garden windows provide more space than conventional casement or double hung windows and deliver more natural light to brighten up even the smallest kitchens.

Home replacement window styles

Window manufacturers provide different styles of home replacement windows and an assortment of patterns, depending on what you're looking for. Here are the most common styles of windows available.

Benefits of Awning Windows

Awning windows work via a crank mechanism. This crank mechanism allows the window to open away from the window frame in a slope. Specifically, they open out from the bottom middle to allow for ventilation.

Features of new windows

In addition to selecting the type and style of new windows you want, think about the various features that each option offers and which of these you'd find most beneficial. These features can enhance your purchase by improving security, easing maintenance, and enhancing visual aspects of your home.

What to Know About Sash Windows

Sash windows are a traditional style of window that typically features two panels of glass panes. Each panel holds panes of glass to allow in sufficient light. The sashes slide open to allow for ventilation as well as easy access to cleaning.

How to Buy Garden Windows

Garden windows are helpful for growing plants in your house or apartment without a greenhouse. They can also provide modest heat gain to cooler areas of your home.

Understanding the Benefits of Greenhouse Windows

Greenhouse windows, also known as garden windows, protrude outward from the window frame. They offer those with a "green thumb" a floor, three walls, and a roof and look very much like a small greenhouse or bay window.

Understanding consumer ratings for replacement windows

Improved energy efficiency is one of the top reasons homeowners and businesses replace their windows. The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) provides consumer ratings for replacement windows to help you determine which windows are most effective. Click here to read more.

Tips for Buying Commercial Windows

Commercial windows can be replaced to update the energy efficiency or appearance of a business. For some businesses, tax credits can largely offset the cost of upgrading to high U-factor windows.

Buying Mobile Home Windows

Mobile home windows are versatile and easy to customize, but selecting the right type ensures that your mobile home will be well-protected from the elements and will withstand major changes in climate.

Energy-efficient windows introduction

The windows in your home or office provide more than just a view to the outside world. Energy-efficient windows are a key component to the overall design of your home, and they can help maintain comfortable temperatures year-round.

Home windows: Cost-saving tips

There are additional steps you can take toward saving money when purchasing new home windows. Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind.

Replacing Casement Windows

Before replacing casement windows, learn about the various cost benefits and potential drawbacks.

The Importance of Purchasing Security Windows

Storm windows are typically added to commercial buildings or homes with older single pane windows, providing some of the benefits of double pane windows without the high cost of complete window replacement.

Understanding Double Hung Windows

Although primarily used in commercial buildings and historical structures, double hung windows also provide many benefits for homes.

Installing replacement windows

Read more to learn about the process of installing replacement windows.

Weather Shield Windows: What You Should Know Before You Buy

Weather Shield windows are custom-engineered to conserve energy inside the home. They are used in both residential and commercial buildings, and can provide great savings in heating and cooling costs.

Purchasing Bay Windows

Bay windows may require extra installation and finishing work. We'll make sure the window vendor you select is capable of installing bay windows in your home or office. Here's what you need to know.

Preparing for a custom windows purchase

There is no "one size fits all" option when buying new or replacement custom windows - installation projects are unique to individual needs. Read more about how to prepare for a custom windows purchase.

Installing Custom Windows

While custom windows are more expensive than pre-stock windows, they offer much more flexibility in terms of size, shape and style.

Selecting Double Pane Windows

Today's double pane windows offer more options with an array of styles, sizes and special features to choose from.

Buying Steel Windows Written by: Sabah Karimi

Stainless steel windows are designed for functional purposes but also for aesthetic appeal and can be an attractive addition to a modern home or office suite.

Fiberglass Windows

Fiberglass framed replacement windows have become increasingly popular in recent years. Fiberglass windows can withstand extreme temperatures and won't contract or expand.

How to Shop for Insulated Windows

Insulated windows are an essential part of an energy-efficient home. A well-made window will drastically reduce air leakage and condensation. Many states offer tax credits to update homes that currently have non-insulated windows.

Window prices

It's easy to experience sticker shock when looking at window prices. Depending on the number of windows you need, a complete installation could make up 3% to 10% of your home's value. See what other BuyerZone users paid for their windows projects.

Real-world window replacement prices from BuyerZone buyers

We regularly survey BuyerZone users to find out how much they paid for their purchases. Here's a look at the prices they've paid recently for windows and window replacement projects.

Discount Windows: What to Look for When Shopping

Discount windows can be found at wholesale warehouses, resale retail locations, and salvage yards that buy unused and used windows in working condition. Discount windows can be found in almost every style, ranging from awning windows to bay windows.

The Many Advantages of Triple Pane Windows

Triple pane windows are windows built with three layers of glass. The two internal spaces between the panes of glass can be filled with air, krypton, or argon for improved insulation.