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If you are asking the questions “What is a bay or a bow window, and when should I choose one for my home?”, you may receive several different answers. Let’s start with just a basic definition of each style. Bay: A bay window is made up of three windows in a wood frame that’s projecting […]
Category: Educational Articles
Educational articles about Soft-Lite replacement windows.
Picture Windows: History of the first window
Picture windows, or fixed windows, were literally a hole in the wall, centuries ago, to allow light and air into a home. The holes were covered with animal hide, cloth or wood. It wasn’t until much later that windows were built to protect the occupants from the outside elements. When flattened pieces of translucent animal […]
What is a casement or awning window?
When deciding what style of window to put in your home, let the existing dimensional shape of the old window opening guide you to the best style available for you. In the 80s and 90s, many casement and awning windows were installed by builders; unfortunately, casement windows usually have to be replaced with casements. There […]
What is a double-hung window, and is it right for your home?
Double-Hung Windows History A double-hung window is one of the most popular replacement window styles chosen by homeowners. Some of the oldest sash windows are dated as far back as 1670 in England. Double hungs have the Georgian and Victorian-style house look — the style most people think about with replacement windows. The term “hung sash window” is most […]
What Characteristics Should You Look for in Replacement Windows?
Puzzled People’s Perfect Product Picking Process While alliteration can be fun, I like it because it can also be memorable. With that in mind, please consider my six P’s of the product picking process. 1. Provider How do you feel about the replacement window company or remodeling company you are considering? Are they experienced? Do […]
Why Should Homeowners Purchase Vinyl Replacement Windows?
There are many different types of replacement windows on the market today. There are fiberglass windows, aluminum replacement windows, wood replacement windows, composite-type windows, and many styles of vinyl replacement windows. There are pros and cons with each of these different materials. For the purposes of this blog article, I am going to focus on […]