As warmer weather approaches, improving the indoor air quality of your home becomes a top priority for homeowners in Sudbury and the surrounding area. If you’re considering household upgrades, it’s essential to choose the right windows and doors to enhance airflow.
Let’s explore the best options based on your home’s unique structure:
Your Home’s Rough Openings
Rough openings are the spaces in your walls where windows are installed. When considering new windows, the size and shape of these openings will dictate which window options can be easily fitted.
In most cases, taller or wider windows can be replaced with models designed to improve airflow, so altering the rough openings isn’t typically required.
While it is possible to adjust the size of these openings, keep in mind that doing so may increase the overall cost of the project.
Your contractor will be able to guide you through these cost considerations.
The Main Types of Windows
Stimulating airflow requires more opening opportunities. Window shape impacts these choices:
Casement Windows
Casement windows are typically taller and narrower, but they can also be arranged individually, in pairs, or as panels beside a fixed pane to create a broader view.
These windows can open inward or outward, offering improved airflow compared to standard sliding windows. Additionally, casement windows are often more aesthetically pleasing than sliders.
Awning and Hopper Windows
Both tend to be wider than tall. Awning windows open outward from the bottom, with hinges along the top of the window frame. Its outward swing design creates a protective awning-like effect, especially helpful for ventilation while it’s raining.
A hopper window opens inwards up to a 45-degree angle from the top, essentially the reverse of an awning window. They are used in basements for ventilation and natural light.
Hopper windows are often installed in areas where there’s limited space and can serve as an emergency exit if necessary.
Bay Windows
Bay windows not only provide gorgeous aesthetics but also can provide ventilation options amid their multiple pane constructions. See what designs your local contractor has available.
Patio Doors
These connect indoors to outdoor home spaces, and come in several styles:
- French patio door: elegant
- Sliding patio door: efficient
- Folding patio door system: manifold functionality
Your home’s existing design will impact on how each of these options will suit your house and your budget. Talk to a quality contractor who has experience of the type of door you want and has access to affordable materials for the job.
Enhance Your Home’s Ventilation with New Windows and Doors from Champagne Siding
At Champagne Siding, we specialize in remodeling and renovating homes throughout Sudbury and the surrounding area. Since 1979, our commitment to excellence has earned us continued referrals through the Sudbury & District Home Builders’ Association. As members of the TIM-BR® Mart Buying Group, we purchase materials at competitive wholesale prices, passing the savings directly to you. Contact us today for a free estimate on new windows and doors.
