types of residential doors & windows

Types of ResidentialDoors & Windows

LET’S START WITH DOORS!

Flush Door

Panel Door

Bifold Door

Dutch Door

Pocket Door

Sliding Doors

Accordion Door

Double-Action Door-swings in both directions

French Doors

NOW LET’S LOOK AT WINDOWS!

SLIDING WINDOWS

Horizontal Sliding Window-Opens and closes by sliding to the side

Double Hung Window -Opens and closes by sliding up and down

SWINGING WINDOWS

Casement Window-To open, swing out like doors

Awning Window-swings out from the top or bottom. Can be pushed out or cranked out

Jalousie Window -pronounced (JAH-luh-see). Consists of parallel glass, acrylic, or wooden louvers set in a

frame. The louvers are locked together onto a track, so that they may be tilted open and shut in unison, to control airflow through the window.

Hopper Window -single window that pushes outwards, commonly used in basements

STATIONARY WINDOWS

Picture Window - a large window with a single pane, usually overlooking a view

Gable Window - A gable is the generally triangular portion of a wall between the edges

of a sloping roof

Triangle Window - Shaped like a triangle

Trapezoid Window - Shaped like a trapezoid

Circle Top Window - shaped like a semi-circle on top

OctagonWindow - shaped like a semi-circle on top

COMBINATION WINDOWS

Combination Windows - different styles of windows combined together

Casement Bow Window- a series of windows that form a round, graceful curve shape. The windows jut out from

the side of a building, creating a round alcove of glass. Benefits: create extra space and depth in a room, provide a multitude of views from one single vantage point, good source of light

Double Hung Bay Windows - Traditionally, Bays are made from three windows: a large picture window flanked by

smaller windows on the sides that are set at 30º, 45º, 60º or 90º degree angles.