Choosing the right window styles for your Salt Lake City home affects everything from your energy bills to your curb appeal. Windows dictate how energy efficient a home is and how much natural light it receives, so it pays to work with a licensed fenestration contractor for window replacement who can walk you through options for aesthetics, functionality, and durability.
Below, the team at Salt Lake City Windows and Doors breaks down six popular window and shade options, including single-hung, double-hung, casement, and bay window replacement options, to help you find the best fit for your home’s style and Utah’s climate.
Single-Hung Windows
A home’s windows make a significant impact on energy efficiency and functionality. Replacing old, leaky windows with newer, more efficient models can save homeowners money on electricity bills while also reducing carbon emissions.
Single-hung windows feature one movable bottom sash and a fixed upper window, offering a classic look that fits any style of home. These windows provide excellent ventilation and are easy to clean, but may be less effective for enhancing privacy than classic double-hung windows or versatile casement windows.
These windows are available in a wide range of stylistic options and customizations, including grid patterns, finishes, colors, and hardware accents. They can be installed by our expert team in combination with other types of windows to create a unique aesthetic that reflects a homeowner’s tastes and preferences.
Double-Hung Windows
Double-hung windows have both an upper and lower sash that can slide up and down, providing excellent ventilation and easy cleaning. This window style is one of the most popular window styles for Salt Lake City homes because it blends well with Scandinavian, Art Deco, and Southern Traditional architectural styles.
Energy Efficiency Features
Advanced energy efficient features include argon gas between the glass panes and a low-E coating to keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. They can also protect your furniture, artwork, and flooring from harmful UV rays.
Design Options
Whether you’re remodeling an older house or building new construction, Amsco double-hung windows offer classic beauty and wide design options. Choose from the Studio, Hampton, Serenity, and Restorations window series.
Casement Windows
Unlike other window types, casement windows can open fully to enhance ventilation. This feature helps reduce odors, eliminate the need for artificial air fresheners, and allows for cooling during hot summer temperatures.
These window designs also come with a tight seal that prevents cold air from entering during winter. This feature is helpful for reducing heating costs and improving energy efficiency.
Our Salt Lake City installers have helped area homeowners choose and install the right casement windows for years, with options in vinyl, wood, and fiberglass frames to match any home’s architecture and budget.
Bay windows add depth to a home’s architecture, and they create cozy reading nooks or dining areas. They also offer panoramic views of your surroundings.
Combined with the right window treatments, they make your home more inviting for your family and guests. Choose window coverings that complement a bay window’s attention-grabbing shape and protect your privacy, like plantation shutters or window film.
ENERGY STAR-certified bay windows improve your home’s energy efficiency. They reduce heat loss and gain and allow more natural light to enter your rooms. This makes them a great option for living spaces, bedrooms, and kitchens and they also increase the value of your property.
High Ceiling Windows
Floor-to-ceiling windows are a signature feature in many newer homes. In addition to maximizing a gorgeous view, they also allow tons of natural light to flood into your home, which boosts energy efficiency and can help you save on utility bills.
Because they’re high up and hard to reach, you may want a window treatment that can stay in one position or be operated remotely. That way, you don’t need to break out the stepladder every time you want to open or close your angled windows. Plantation shutters and window film are two options that can do just that.
Woven Shades
While not a window style on their own, the right window treatment can round out the look of any of the styles above.
Cellular and Roller Shades
Woven shades add a natural facet to your rooms that elevates your decor. Choose from earthy, neutral tints that coordinate well with most design styles. You can also control how much light is allowed in by choosing either tighter or looser weaves.
Cellular shades use an insulated honeycomb design to provide energy savings all year round, and they’re available in specialty sizes that fit skylights and other unique windows.
Roller shades bring clean lines and elegance to your home or office with a wide variety of fabrics that offer varying opacity levels. You can also opt for dual shades that combine a sheer and room-darkening fabric to maximize flexibility with light control.
Find the Right Window Style for Your Home
Whatever window styles fits Salt Lake City home, our team can help you choose and install it. Contact us today for a free consultation, or explore our full range of replacement windows and services.