Replacement Windows in Virginia by
The Winchester Window Company
AWNING WINDOW - Double-Hung openings
can accommodate a single Awning Window under a Picture Window for an alpine
look. Slim design maximizes light and sight while maintaining ventilation, and
gives the home a taller, more contemporary look.
BAY WINDOW - Available in Double-Hung or Casement combinations, the Bay Window
is a favorite to decorate a home and add the feeling of extra space. Any opening
4-foot or larger is a perfect opportunity.
BOW WINDOW - Gently curving, this unit of Casement Windows gives more possible
venting combinations than standard picture window/flanker combinations or Bay
Windows.
CIRCLE TOP - For that extra touch, the Circle Top with sunburst grid is a
perfect choice. For extra-tall openings, the Circle Top can be placed over a
matching Double Hung in the same opening.
CASEMENT- Hinged on the side and having one sash, the Casement Window allows
lots of glass area and easy cleaning. Not only does the casement open up the
room to more air and light, the inward closing action makes a tighter
weatherseal the harder the wind blows.
DOUBLE HUNG WINDOW -The most popular and common window type in most homes. Two
sash (upper and lower) both operate and slide vertically to open and close.
GARDEN WINDOW - Popular, and beautiful, the Garden Window is a perfect addition
over the sink in the kitchen, in the family-room, in the den, or anywhere more
light and plants will add to the comfort and pleasure in the home.
HOPPER WINDOW - Like the Awning Window, the Hopper is hinged horizontally but at
the bottom. Makes a perfect basement window replacement.
SINGLE-HUNG WINDOW- Up and down sliding window with the bottom sash operable and
the top sash fixed.
ARCHITECTURAL SHAPES - Unique, shapes like trapezoids, octagons and triangles
allow for architectural design in many window applications.
SLIDING WINDOW- Horizontal sliding windows offer ease of use and large glass
areas and are available in multiple panels with one or more operating.
Tilt-turn windows are three windows
in one: Depending on the handle position, they can be operated as fixed window
(handle in 6 o'clock position), in-swing casement window (handle in 9 o'clock
position) and tilt-in-from-the top (='hopper' window; handle in 12 o'clock
position). Tilt-turn windows are easy to reach from the inside for cleaning and
maintenance and also offer added security and draft-free ventilation.
The highest performing window on the market, the Tilt-turn window combines long
lasting beauty and easy dependable operation. It has become the market leader in
residential and commercial construction in Germany since the 1960's. The
tilt-turn window concept has now gained wide acceptance inside and outside of
Europe.
A hopper window is a single style window similar to a casement window in that
they both are hinged for opening, rather than slide open. A hopper window is
hinged on the bottom and opens inward from the top. Though a hopper window can
come in a variety of sizes, the hopper window is a common style window in small
areas and openings, such as basements and bathrooms.
What makes the hopper window versatile for small spaces is the fact that they
open completely. A smaller window occupies a limited amount of space already and
those that slide open only allows half the area of the window to be used for
ventilation. A hopper window, because the entire window opens from the top,
allows ventilation through the entire surface area of the window. The hopper
window is thus commonly found in basements and in bathrooms where there is a
window in the shower or tub area. Though less common, hopper windows are
sometimes used above other, larger style windows.
The hopper window features a hinged bottom and a locking mechanism at the top.
There is a small, lever-style handle that is used to open and shut the window
that also fits into the locking mechanism for security. Depending on the size of
the window, security features are important because of the fact that the hopper
window is often at or close to ground level, making them easily accessible for
intruders.
