Here at Sure4Doors, we’re proud of being able to supply, fit and replace a range of popular window styles. In a previous blog post, we introduced the window styles that are most commonly used in the UK. However, these different design options can offer various benefits to your property, so we’d like to help you understand which windows may be best suited to you and your property.
One of the best ways to compare the different window styles available is to analyse the pros and cons of each option in further detail. Continue reading to learn more about the six most popular types of windows in the UK, and see which option suits your needs best.
These windows use a hinge on one side of the frame, opening outwards from the property. Casement windows are the most commonly used windows in UK properties, thanks to their excellent thermal performance and a design that offers a high level of security against intruders.
You may find that the cranking mechanisms that move the window open and closed can be subject to wear, which doesn’t affect other designs as much.
Tilt & turn windows open into your property, providing excellent security for homes with children and small pets, as the open space of the window that something could fall out of is significantly reduced.
However, as you’d expect with a type of window that opens into a room, the main disadvantage of tilt & turn windows are the reduced amount of space you can enjoy inside each room.
Bay windows feature an iconic design, being formed of between 3-5 window panes that protrude outwards from a property. This design provides plenty of additional light and space within a room that you wouldn’t get with other window options.
The particular style of this option comes at a premium, with bay windows featuring a higher price on average compared to alternative window styles.
Commonly featured in Edwardian properties, you can open and close sash windows simply by sliding the panes up and down. The pros of this option include an attractive design and straightforward function.
The particular design of sash windows features large openings, meaning that they’re slightly less secure from potential intruders, as well as being easier for children and small pets to fall from.
Dual turn windows feature separate panes that can individually tilt outwards away from a property, creating increased ventilation whilst maintaining a high level of security.
The unusual design of dual turn windows also means a reduced amount of space that can be used as an emergency exit when there are no other means of escaping a property.
Velux windows are specially made for roofs and extensions, meaning that they are usually fitted to tilted walls and ceilings. The pros of this style include a wide range of colours and decorative options and dramatically increased ventilation to a property.
However, Velux windows also come with the downside of both sides of the pane being more challenging to reach and clean than the alternative window styles mentioned above.
Once you’ve decided the style of window you want to use, you must choose the material you wish the frame to be manufactured from. Below Sure4Doors explains the pros and cons of all four material options:
Hopefully, this blog post has helped you understand which windows may be best for you. If you’re ready to request a quote for uPVC, aluminium or composite windows or would just like to learn more about the services our local window fitters can provide, contact Sure4Doors today.
Our friendly team will be happy to talk you through the various options available, either over the phone or in person, in our showroom located in Tadley, Hampshire.
