Window styles can make a huge impact on the finished look of your home. The right windows bring in natural light and promote air flow, frame breathtaking landscape views, and enhance your curb appeal.
Energy-efficient windows minimize transfer of conditioned air and lower your Smithtown energy bills. Choose a window style that complements your home’s architectural style.
Double Hung Windows
Often found in traditional brownstones and other historic homes, double hung windows feature twin opening sashes that tilt in for easy cleaning and superior ventilation. When opened, they allow cooler air to enter your Smithtown home during cold winters and warm air to escape during summers. They also minimize harmful UV rays that can fade furnishings.
ENERGY STAR certified double hung windows are equipped with features like low-E glass and thermal breaks, which help minimize solar heat gain and lower your energy bills. This classic window style is easy to maintain and offers a sleek silhouette. They’re perfect for bringing natural light into interior spaces and framing breathtaking landscape views*.
Awning Windows
Unlike single-hung windows that slide open from the bottom, awning windows hinge on the top and swing outward. The canopy opening protects against rain while allowing ventilation, making this window style perfect for rooms with an angled ceiling.
Awning windows are also a good choice for tight spaces where it might be difficult to reach a lower window to operate it. They can also be paired with picture windows to create a larger opening.
Customized glass options can enhance a Smithtown home’s aesthetic and performance. For example, tempered glass is four to five times stronger than standard annealed glass and more resistant to impact. This type of glass also breaks into granular pieces instead of sharp shards, decreasing safety risks. Energy-efficient windows minimize heat transfer and reduce utility bills by preventing unwanted drafts.
Casement Windows
With a single-sash design and crank opening, casement windows are one of the most energy efficient window types. Their slimline frames and maximized glass area bring a sleek look to any space. They’re popular above kitchen sinks where it can be difficult to reach a double hung window, and they help move odors and smoke from cooking out of the home.
Marvin Replacement’s Ultrex fiberglass casement windows are durable and low-maintenance. They can be customized with color, grille designs, and finishes for a personalized look. Pair them with bay or bow windows for a unique architectural style, or add a casement picture window between two for an unobstructed view. Casement windows require plenty of space to swing open, so keep them clear of obstructions like shrubs.
Sliding Windows
Designed to maximize space, sliding windows provide the best solution for tight spaces. Also known as gliding windows, sliding windows open horizontally along grooves in the window frame and come in two variations. 2-lite sliding windows have a piece of glass in the center with moveable sashes on either side, while 3-lite sliding windows have one movable sash and a fixed picture window in the middle for larger installations.
Both types of sliding windows offer easy operation, remarkable ventilation, and sleek, modern design. Our sliding windows come in a wide range of sizes to match your home’s interior design, and they feature energy-efficient technology to minimize heat transfer during Smithtown winters and reduce harmful UV rays. The gliding track makes these windows a breeze to clean, and their simplicity complements contemporary and modern homes well.
Bay Windows
A bay window is a protruding design that offers panoramic views and more interior space. They are comprised of a picture window in the center with operable flanking windows, which can be either casement or double-hung.
These charming windows add visual interest to both historic townhouses and new-construction condos, bringing a sense of grandeur to living rooms and dining spaces. They also flood interiors with natural light, creating a more inviting atmosphere and offering creative possibilities for decorating.
Choose a high-efficiency option with Low-E glass and argon gas between panes to reduce your energy bills. These premium windows provide superior insulation and will help you stay cozy in the winters and cool in the summers. The resulting lower energy costs will also help you to reduce your carbon footprint and support a greener living environment.