5) a) What are the various types of Windows used in a house? What are the functions of windows?

In continuation with the earlier article on ‘the various stages in construction of a house’, after external finishes of a house we will go for the installation of door and window frames.

In this article we will be discussing on the various types of windows used in a house

At PKC Realtors, we install windows as per the client’s requirement. Some of them are discussed below.

Types of Windows:

In general selection of windows depends on the following factors-

Location of the room
Size of the room
Direction of the wind
Climatic conditions
Utility of the room
Architecture of the room

There are many varieties of windows available in the market

Below are some of them-

Fixed Windows:

Fixed windows are fixed to the wall without any closing or opening operation
In general, they are provided to transmit the light into the room
Fully glazed shutters are fixed to the window frame
The shutters provided are generally weatherproof

Awning Windows:

An awning window is hinged on its top edge, so that it opens upwards and out
Awning windows commonly are paired with large picture windows and placed along bottom, sides, or top of the picture window to provide ventilation
They can also be installed above doors
Because they open out, awning windows are not recommended near walkways

Sliding Windows:

In this case, window shutters are movable in the frame
The movement may be horizontal or vertical based on our requirements
The movement of shutters is done by the provision of roller bearings

Single Hung and Double Windows:

These are the most common and familiar window types
The only difference between them is that single-hung has a movable lower sash and a fixed upper sash, while double-hung has two movable sashes; the upper sash slides down
The main advantage of double-hung windows is somewhat better ventilation
With both sashes opened about halfway, air naturally flows in through the lower opening and out through the upper opening

Pivoted Windows:

In this type of windows, pivots are provided to window frames
Pivot is a shaft which helps to oscillate the shutter
The swinging may either horizontal or vertical based on the position of pivots.

Louvered Windows:

Louvered windows are provided for the ventilation without any outside vision
The louvers may be made of wood, glass or metal
Louvers can also be folded by provision of cord over pulleys
Generally, they are provided for bathrooms, toilets and privacy places etc.,

Casement Windows:

Casement windows are the widely used and common windows nowadays
The shutters are attached to frame and these can be opened and closed like door shutters
The panels of shutters may be single or multiple
Sometimes wired mesh is provided to stop the entry of mosquitoes and fly’s

Metal Windows:

Generally mild steel is used for making metal windows
These are very cheap and have more strength
Some other metals like aluminum, bronze, stainless steel etc., are also used to make windows
For normal casement windows also, metal shutters are provided to give strong support to the panels

Sash Windows:

Sash window is type of casement window, but in this case panels are fully glazed
It consists of top, bottom and intermediate rails
The space between the rails is divided into small panels by means of small timber members called sash bars or glazing bars

Bay Windows:

Bay windows are projected windows form wall which are provided to increase the area of opening, which enables more ventilation and light form outside
The projection of bay windows are of different shapes- Triangular/Rectangular/Polygonal etc.,
They give beautiful appearance to the structure

Dormer Windows:

Dormer windows are provided for sloped roofs
These are projected from the sloping surface
They provide ventilation as well as lighting to the room
They also enhance aesthetic sense of room

Lantern Windows:

Lantern windows are provided for over the flat roofs
The main purpose of this window is to provide the more light and air circulation to the interior rooms
Generally, they are projected from the roof surface so, we can close the roof surface when we required

Gable Windows:

Gable windows are provided for sloped roof buildings
These windows are provided at the gable end of sloped roof, so they are called as gable windows
They also improve the appearance of building