Casement
Swings out on side hinges
Opens along its full height to catch the breeze, then presses tight against the frame when it closes.
Good for: Over sinks and counters, and anywhere you want the most airflow.
Windows
Pick the window by how you want to live with it.
Airflow, cleaning, the view, the look from the street: every style trades these off a little differently. Open each one below to see how it works.
Awning
Hinged at the top, tilts outward
The open sash makes a small roof, so it can stay cracked open through a light rain.
Good for: Basements, bathrooms, and stacking above or below a picture window.
Double-hung
Both sashes slide up and down
Classic proportions that open from the top, the bottom, or both. Many models tilt in for easy cleaning.
Good for: Traditional homes and upper floors.
Single-hung
Bottom sash slides up, top stays put
The same look as a double-hung with fewer moving parts, which usually makes it the simpler choice.
Good for: A traditional look on a tighter budget.
Slider
One sash glides sideways
Nothing swings in or out, so sliders work where a sash would hit a walkway, deck or furniture.
Good for: Wide, short openings and tight spaces.
End-vent slider
Two end sashes slide toward a fixed middle
A wide fixed pane in the middle for the view, with a vent at each end for a cross-breeze.
Good for: Living rooms and other wide openings.
Picture
Fixed, does not open
All glass and as little frame as possible. With no moving sash it gives the clearest view and the tightest seal.
Good for: Views worth framing, often paired with casements or awnings.
Bay & bow
Three or more units that project from the wall
Angled windows that push past the wall line, bringing in light from three sides and making room for a ledge or seat.
Good for: Living rooms, dining rooms and reading nooks.
Glass & frames
What to ask about besides the style.
Two windows can look the same and perform very differently. These are the choices that make the difference, and we'll go through them with you when we measure.
Double or triple glass
Two panes are the standard. A third pane adds insulation and cuts outside noise, at the cost of weight and price.
Low-E coatings
An invisible coating on the glass that reflects heat back where it came from: inside in winter, outside in summer.
Gas between the panes
Argon or krypton in the gap insulates better than plain air, with no change to how the window looks.
Warm-edge spacers
The strip that holds the panes apart. Non-metal spacers keep the edge of the glass warmer and cut down condensation.
Frame material
Vinyl, composite, clad wood and others each trade off price, upkeep and look. The right one depends on the house.
Grilles and finishes
Grilles between the glass, exterior colours and interior finishes let a new window match the age and style of your home.
Not sure which style fits?
That's what the measuring visit is for. We'll look at each opening and tell you what will work best there.