Specialty Windows in Pittsburgh, PA
Bay, Bow and Specialty Replacement Windows
Vinyl bow and bay windows are very popular with homeowners, and for good reason. They give your home elegance, a touch of drama, extra light, and even more room. They are usually placed in breakfast nooks, living rooms, and dining rooms, and offer homeowners a view of something outside, such as a backyard, pool, or garden. Because they can be used in so many areas of the house, especially on the first floor, ow and bay windows are often a homeowner’s “dream window.” You’ll be glad to know that they also increase the value of your home.
Bow and bay vinyl replacement windows look somewhat alike, but they actually have different structures.
Vinyl Bay Window Benefits
This type of window is actually comprised of three windows: one larger window in the middle surrounding by two other windows (often casement styles, which open up on a hinge to provide fresh air). Homeowners love them because:
- Bay windows offer more light. If you have a space that has one window, and you’d like to see more natural light, choose a bay window. Rooms both large and small can be brightened considerably with a this type of window.
- They create more space. It’s true–bay windows give me more space on the inside of your home. The part of the window that juts out into the exterior can be used as shelving, a small window garden, or a window seat.
- The add drama. A window that juts out into your yard is a very easy way to add a different style to a home.
Vinyl Bow Window Benefits
Like bay windows, vinyl bow windows give you home an elegant look on both the inside and outside. They are structured differently, however. Instead of 3 panels, they can be made of 4 or 5 windows–even more. They are curved and semicircular. Homeowners choose them because:
- They offer air and light. Each window that makes up a full bow window can be opened for ventilation. You can open one, a few of them, or all of them. And with so many windows, you can bring more light into your home.
- They are a popular design concept. Having a bow window means that you’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors more from the inside of your home.
