Choosing new windows for your home is tricky. You want a product that offers high energy efficiency and performance—but you also need to make sure your new windows complement your home’s architectural style. In today’s post, one of the most trusted window companies, V. Nanfito Roofing and Siding, discusses four common architectural styles and the types of windows that work best with them:
Most Southern homes feature country-inspired designs and often include porches and verandas. Plantations and cottages are a few iconic southern home styles. We recommend combining the classic feel of this home style with modern window choices, like double-hung and casement windows. They create balance and proportion while enhancing your home’s cross-ventilation—a welcome addition in the hot southern climate.
Also known as ramblers, ranch style homes are typically one story houses with a unique close-to-the-ground style. They commonly have an open, wide, and simple floor plan. These features make them a popular choice for starter homes. We suggest choosing large double-hung replacement windows for this home design. You may also want to consider adding shutters to add to a ranch home’s laid back feel.
Their clean lines, minimalist decorative elements, and open floor plan allow a combination of different materials and designs. Special and irregularly shaped windows can make great wall accents for this type of home. That said, awning, casement, and other simple window styles make great choices too.
Most Tudor homes are a combination of medieval and Renaissance architecture, with a four-centered arch as the defining accent. Large, glass windows often blend well with this type of home style. Some even feature cathedral style windows. As your trusted window replacement contractor, we can help you look for windows that complement your home’s overall structure and design.
In addition to considering your home style, you should also take into account the ventilation and daylighting capacities of your windows. We have a large selection of ENERGY STAR® windows to ensure no unnecessary increase in your energy costs. This way, you and your family can enjoy a comfortable and well-lighted home all year round.
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