You don’t wear the same type of clothing for every occasion. You might have work clothes, relaxing attire, and workout gear. Different clothes suit different outings and circumstances. The same can be said for the windows in your home. When you are getting Richardson, TX replacement windows, you need to choose a window style based on the goals you have for that room. When your goal is to relax, you put on lounging clothes. When your goal for your windows is to let in natural light, you want a picture window and so on. Here are some room goals and what windows can help you meet those goals.
Goal: Ultimate Ventilation
Whether you’re looking at the living room, kitchen, or a bedroom, if you want to ventilate the space and let in as much fresh air as possible, the best window style to meet that goal is the casement window. When you put in several casement windows, you can get a nice cross ventilation going. These windows open fully from top to bottom and can even catch the breeze and bring it into the home since they open out from the house. Place these windows in the right rooms and when you open them, fresh air is paramount.
Goal: Natural Light
For those who want to get as much natural light as possible, there are several window options. However, for the most light, bay or bow windows are the best option. These windows are curved and stick out from the house. They will bring in the light of the sun when it’s right behind your house, but they can also catch the light as the sun travels across the sky at many different angles. Not only do you get more light, but you also get more space in that particular room since the windows jut out from the house.
Goal: Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is important to most homes, but when that’s the main goal in a certain room, you can’t beat picture windows. Picture windows don’t open and close and since there aren’t any moving parts, they leak hardly any air at all—ever. If you have a room that calls for a good viewing area and you also want energy efficiency, picture windows are a great option.
When you’re ready for Richardson, TX replacement windows, think over the different rooms in your house. There’s no reason why you have to have the same window style in ever room. You don’t wear your work clothes to workout at the gym, right? So why use a window that doesn’t fit into a certain room? When you are trying to work out the puzzle, utilize the professionals at Foster Exteriors Window Company by calling (214) 319—8400 with your questions. We can go over each room of your house and offer window style advice based on your goals for that room. You can stop by and see different styles in person in our showroom as well. We’re located at 1350 N Buckner Blvd#216, Dallas, TX 75218.