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| Below are pictures of some of the most common types of residential windows. Commercial windows vary too much to describe here. Remember we are not limited to these examples. We clean ALL kinds of windows so give us a call: ALLBRIGHT WINDOW CLEANING 951-369-3206 |
When calling for an estimate it will be helpful to have the following information handy:
- Number of Stories - House or Building
- Number of windows (upstairs/downstairs--seperate count)
- Year House or Building was built (approximate)
- Square footage of house (approximate, not necessary for commercial buildings)
- Length of time since last cleaning
- Commercial buildings generally require on-sight estimates.
- Window types (see below for detailed information on determining types)
French windows can be individual single-paned windows, or dual-paned with the grid in the middle.
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.
the upper one. A single-hung window is similar but only the lower sash opens.
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.
track. Half opens for ventilation. A slider is easy to operate and most types are particularly weather-tight.
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.
with light, views and drama. Angled side windows are often operable casements or double-hung windows.
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.
it provides drama in a room.
Round-top and other geometrically-shaped windows are used as architectural accents.
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.
inward-swinging). Because it opens fully, it affords good ventilation and is easy to clean.
A seamless bent-glass corner window is a fairly new product that offers unobstructed views at the corner of a house.
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.
doors or other windows.
Jalousie or 'louvered' windows are excellent for ventilation but poor insulators-they leak a great deal of air.
A hopper window hinges at the bottom. A hopper is normally used for ventilation above a door or window, where protected by
eaves.
eaves.
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.
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.
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.
emergency escape.
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