When looking for replacement windows for Columbus homes, there are windows of several designs and types such as double hung windows, single hung windows, bay windows, slider windows, picture windows, casement windows, awning windows and several other styles. With so many choices, selecting the right replacement windows for Columbus homes may be a difficult task. A window not only adds to the aesthetic appeal of the house but also plays an important role in proper ventilation of the house and also its lighting by letting in adequate natural light. While choosing replacement windows for Columbus homes, you must take into consideration the architecture of the house as well as the functionality required of the windows.

The capital city of the state of Ohio, Columbus enjoys a humid and continental weather with very hot and stuffy summers and extremely cold and dry winters. Being subject to severe weather conditions, it also experiences occasional blizzards, floods as well as severe thunderstorms. So, if you are looking to re-do your home, you have to choose the replacement windows keeping in mind the design of your home as well as the weather conditions of the region.

Awning windows and casement windows are the two most popular types of replacement windows today. While casement windows are hinged at the side of the frame and open outwardly, awning windows are hinged at the top of the frame and have to be pushed outwards from the bottom. Both the windows have a cranking lever for opening and closing the panes. The casement windows may be right-handed, left-handed or double and when opened completely, they create huge open space within the frame which enables natural light and fresh air to come in adequate amounts, ventilating your home.On closing them, the casement windows shut tightly and get sealed completely which makes them energy efficient. Protecting the interiors of the house from the outside temperature changes, they also bring in considerable reduction in heating and cooling costs.

Casement windows are ideal replacement windows for Columbus homes both in terms of their looks as well as utility with the only drawback being their steep price. Awning windows on the other hand crank open outwards from the bottom which lets in drafts of air and on a rainy day the window can be kept open without the rain water seeping in. This makes them quite a suitable choice as replacement windows for Columbus homes as awning windows can be parted open slightly even when there are thunderstorms or blizzards. Small in size and the ventilation being less than casement windows, awning windows are not suitable for big living room or bedroom spaces. Instead they are more suitable as basement windows. Priced cheaply, they are also quite easy on the pocket. But they do not seal as completely as casement windows when they close, thereby providing little insulation. Again, often placed high on the walls, there also remains a risk of adequate security with high chances of a break-in.

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Jake Zanhow
President
WindowPRO