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Contemporary windows are available in a number of innovative styles. You can buy a bent-glass corner window, curved-glass windows or casements with no center stile, for example. Some beautiful bow and bay windows, made-up by combining fixed and operable units, are also common.
The double-hung window, classic in appearance, offers excellent control of ventilation. You can raise the lower sash or lower the upper one. A single-hung window is similar but only the lower sash opens.
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A casement window is hinged on one side and swings out when you turn a crank (some are inward-swinging). Because it opens fully, it affords good ventilation and is easy to clean.
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A slider offers a contemporary appearance. It's made from two separate sashes-one is fixed, the other slides in a track. Half opens for ventilation. A slider is easy to operate and most types are particularly weather-tight.
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An awning window hinges at the top and tilts out at the bottom, providing partial ventilation. These are often used above doors or other windows.
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A hopper window hinges at the bottom. A hopper is normally used for ventilation above a door or window, where protected by eaves.
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The tilt-turn is a fairly new type of window. It tilts out for ventilation but also can be opened fully for cleaning or as an emergency escape.
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Round-top and other geometrically-shaped windows are used as architectural accents.
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A bow window is made from several windows positioned side-by-side to create an arcing form. Similar to a bay window, it provides drama in a room.
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The bay window, made from a central sash and two angled side sashes, is a classic favorite for expanding a room with light, views and drama. Angled side windows are often operable casements or double-hung windows.
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Glass block is a light-allowing alternative to conventional windows, used both in exterior and interior walls. Various patterns allow varying degrees of view or privacy. Typical sizes are 6, 8 and 12-inch squares and 4 by 8 and 6 by 8 rectangles made for 4-inch-thick walls.
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