Utah’s stunning natural landscapes have inspired homeowners to embrace larger windows that frame beautiful views and flood rooms with natural light. Here’s how four popular specialty window styles, bay, bow, casement, and awning, compare for Salt Lake City homes, starting with our bay window replacement options.
ENERGY STAR certified windows meet strict manufacturing specifications that reduce heat gain and loss, keeping indoor temperatures regulated year-round. They’re a smart choice across every style below if you want to save on energy costs, and our energy-efficient window solutions cover certified options across all four.
Bay Windows
Bay windows add visual interest to living spaces and flood them with natural light. They’re an ideal solution for Salt Lake City homes that overlook scenic landscapes like the mountains and Great Salt Lake.
Bay windows consist of a large, inoperable window in the center and two smaller side windows angled to meet it. They’re often used in transitional and contemporary homes, but can work well with more traditional styles too.
ENERGY STAR certified bay windows are a popular choice among homeowners because they meet strict energy efficiency guidelines, keeping indoor temperatures regulated year-round while reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. They’re available in fiberglass, aluminum, and clad wood, with argon or krypton gas fill between the panes to improve insulation. Explore our full lineup of replacement windows to compare bay windows against other frame materials.
Bow Windows
Imagine a cozy window seat where you can relax and enjoy the view of Salt Lake City’s unique blend of urban and natural landscapes, or maybe watch the snow fall or a soft summer rain from a cushioned built-in bench.
Bow windows are a variant of the traditional bay window, offering expansive views and extra interior space. They’re ideal for creating cozy nooks or display areas and can transform any room in your home.
They can be glazed with a variety of grid options, including prairie grids, which layer small panes over one large pane. They’re also available with krypton gas insulation, a smart choice for Salt Lake City’s cold winters, offering superior strength, durability, energy efficiency, and noise reduction. Visit our bow window replacement options page to compare options.
If you want a full view of the outdoors and plenty of ventilation, casement windows are a strong choice. They’re hinged on one side and open like doors using a crank, popular for their simplicity and sleek design that aligns with many architectural styles.
Energy Efficiency & Warranty Coverage
Casement windows are among the most airtight window options for a home, which helps save on energy costs, and their double seal helps prevent drafts. Our team offers casement windows in a range of colors, sizes, and materials, along with energy-efficient upgrades like low-E glass coating and insulating gas, plus financing options and a warranty covering glass breakage. Explore our casement window replacement options page for details.
Awning Windows
Featuring a top-hinged design, awning windows combine practicality with elegance. They can be installed in numerous locations within a property and provide ventilation and natural light without sacrificing privacy or security, making them particularly well suited for rooms like bathrooms and kitchens. Their higher wall placement also offers extra protection from rain and other weather.
Awning windows also offer improved energy efficiency, crucial for Salt Lake City’s chilly winters and hot summers. They’re designed to seal tightly, keeping air leakage at bay and reducing strain on your home’s heating and cooling systems, and can be fitted with low-E glass to further reduce heat transfer. They come in a range of stylistic options to match your home’s exterior and interior. Visit our awning window replacement page to explore styles for your home.
Choosing the Right Specialty Window
Each of these specialty window styles brings something different to a room, bay windows for panoramic views, bow windows for a cozy seating nook, casement windows for maximum ventilation, and awning windows for privacy-friendly airflow.
Fiberglass Options Like Pella Impervia
If you’re comparing materials across any of these styles, Pella’s Impervia line of fiberglass windows is worth a look. It’s built to withstand northern Utah’s extreme weather with a tough powder coat finish that resists corrosion and fading, stays insulated to keep your home comfortable year-round, and helps reduce noise and air pollution.
Not sure which specialty window styles fit your home? Schedule a free consultation with our Salt Lake City team for a free consultation.