When it comes to building your new home, there are plenty of decisions and important factors to consider; from architects, sub-contractors, roofing materials, cabinets, interior design features, just to name a few. The decisions are seemingly endless.
It’s time consuming to select all the design features for the home, but it’s often overlooked the selection of windows. If you focus on saving money on windows, it could cost you money in the long run.
One of the largest mistakes homeowners make when building a new home is not thinking enough about windows. After all, this is the main source for natural light in your home.
It’s important to educate yourself before deciding on windows for new construction. So let me help you by providing you a few simple facts about selecting windows.
What is your BUDGET?
In order to ensure you get the best value from your investment of new windows, it’s important to pinpoint the requirements of your natural environment and establish a realist budget. Then you can logically narrow down your options based on what is most necessary and affordable.
Selecting your Window Materials
TIP #1 Wood Windows: If you select a wood window, it’s known for the traditional look, a natural finish will add character and charm to the inside of your home. Premium brands to include, Pella, Marvin and Andersen Windows.
The wood windows will need a multi-step finish process to create a durable and consistent product. Before assembly, each individual piece of wood is to be sanded, conditioned, stained or painted.
For an added investment, some wood windows will have aluminum cladding on the outside to protect the wood and also enhance the appearance. The warmth of wood, combined with a colorful and low maintenance cladding means you get the best of both worlds.
TIP #2 Vinyl Windows: Vinyl windows are made from PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), a strong, water-resistant material than is often used to construct household pipes. Since moisture absorbance causes windows to warp, rot and distort, this water-resistance enables vinyl windows to maintain their original quality much long than other materials. Vinyl is perhaps the most popular window material on the market. It is affordable, durable and weather-resistant.
TIP #3 Fiberglass: Fiberglass is nearly unbeatable, when it comes to strength. In fact, compared to other materials, fiberglass is the strongest window framing material in the industry. The strength and long-term durability makes it a great selection. The fiberglass windows are available in a variety of colors and one of the more desirable window materials on the market.
SINGLE Hung VS DOUBLE Hung WINDOWS
TIP #1 – Double Hung Windows
The traditional window style has been used of “styles” or individual panels in the window pane and provides the ability to open from the bottom and top or both.
TIP #2 – Single Hung Windows
This is the most popular style of windows installed from the builder industry. The windows are with “styles” or “no styles” with our without panes in the glass. The window will tilt out from the bottom pane glass. This makes cleaning the window with ease.
TIP #3- Casement Windows
It is also referenced to a crank out window, casement windows allow for an uninterrupted view through the glass, NO SASH, yet maintain the ability to open for cleaning or ventilation. The hinged design is what allows the window frame to open significantly to maximize the effect.
TIP #4 – Fixed Window
Then the option for a fixed glass; with full view are another type of window to consider. It you have a view that needs to be featured, you would select a large pane of glass with narrow profiles to maximize views.
TIP #5 – Bay Window
This is a traditional look yet it will add more light into your home. This is typical to three major window assemble, and to include a seat or shelf to serve as another décor feature of the home. It could be a fixed middle window with a either casement window or single hung window on either side.
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