Replacement windows are no light purchase and it’s always important to go into any purchase such as this with as much knowledge as you can. There are a lot of different terms that replacement window companies use to describe different parts and attributes of windows. These are the terms that we think will help you the most when looking into replacing your current windows:
Sash – is the part of a frame that holds the glass in a window that can be opened
Casing – the trim that fills in the space between a window frame and the wall of a home
Sill – the base of a window frame, often includes a ledge to put decorations
Jamb – the vertical sides of the window frame
Frame – the frame includes both the jab and the sill along with a header for a complete encompass of the window
Panes – the pieces of glass that are placed inside the sash
R-Value – This is the measure of how resistant a window is to incoming heat from outside
EnergyStar – a government backed program that gives each window and some other products a grade based on certain energy related criteria
Single or double hung windows – Both of these windows have two window sashes on top of each other and can either open with one sliding pane or two.
Awning windows – These windows are usually placed above a door or large window
Sliding windows – These windows slide horizontally to open and close
Casement windows – These windows open with the use of a crank and open with a tilt of relatively 45 degrees
There are many more terms that replacement window companies may use, but with this general knowledge, you should be able to get the general idea of what your replacement window specialist is talking about and make a beautiful purchase of a brand new replacement window for your home.
Creative Home Technologies is a family-owned company that has been in the Fox Cities since 2004. We serve Green Bay, Appleton, Madison, and Milwaukee. For more information on our replacement windows, contact us for a free estimate. We will help you determine what windows will work best in your home. Our windows are ENERGY STAR® certified, and all our windows are fitted with a BETTERVUE® screen mesh. BETTERVUE® screen mesh protects against insects, improves airflow, and provides a more unobstructed view of the outdoors than most standard screens. We are proud to be recognized as the premier window and door replacement company throughout Wisconsin.
