Here are the most popular types of replacement windows to consider when updating your old windows:
Double Hung Windows
By far the most popular style of replacement window is the double hung window. Over half of replaced windows in the US are this style for a good reason – they’re versatile, affordable and timelessly classic.
Double hung windows operate with two sashes or frames that slide vertically, with one sash sliding up and the other down. This allows for flexible ventilation options year-round. For cooling California homes, both sashes can slide down to let air circulate while keeping pesky bugs out. In winter up north, sliding just the top sash provides ventilation without drafts.
The design is also very straightforward to operate with no need to tilt like other styles. Just pull the sash handles and move the glass panes up and down with ease. This makes them a safe, simple choice for elderly homeowners too.
Double hung complement both traditional and modern home styles. Their clean lines blend in seamlessly whether you have an older cottage or new contemporary design. We offer several frame materials and over two dozen exterior colors to perfectly match any exterior. On the inside, classic white holds strong or you can pick from trendy gray tones to oyster hues that soothe.
Affordable price points start at just over $100 per window unit depending on glass upgrades and size. But major bang for your buck comes in superb energy efficiency from upgraded glass coatings. High-performance laminated options shave hundreds annually off AC bills compared to drafty single pane originals they replace.
Casement Windows
Casement windows blow new life into a home with their freshness and views. Unlike double hungs, their sashes open outward via side hinges in a swinging motion like a door. This allows for unobstructed openings to fully take in natural vistas.
Two styles include projecting casements that extend outward from the wall or resting casements that are hung within the wall opening. Exteriors tend to be maintenance-free laminated vinyl or aluminum with stylish hardware handles. Interiors can blend in for seamless sightlines or stand out in bold colors.
We offer casements up to massive sizes to completely dissolve barriers between indoors and nature. Massive corner units or large French door-style casements that open both sashes at once create an indoor-outdoor flow. Along California coasts, they maximize coastal breezes without having to leave walls open for safety.
While more intricate construction bumps up costs from double hungs, premium installation ensures durable, weather tight seals for a lifetime. At Dede Windows, you also get our signature welding process to join all casement seams unlike others. This means frames hold up stronger against storms and everyday use than anything else on the market.
Awning Windows
If large views are your priority, awning windows do it best while keeping rain and sun out. Their sloped design allows just the bottom sash to tilt inward for ventilation from any height. This makes them ideal over kitchen or bathroom sinks to vent moisture without interfering with backsplashes.
In coastal areas, their shape sheds off driving rain better than other styles too. And the tilting motion cleans up in a jiffy versus struggling with other windows high up. Hardware lifts sashes with a smooth counterbalanced swing.
Popular shapes include simple rectangles as well as cutesy arched tops for beachy farmhouse appeal. We can size them generously too at widths up to 6 feet or more to bring in maximum natural light. Colors also mimic any home exterior from classic white to charming nautical tones.
Best of all, unlike their complicated construction may indicate, awning window installation from our Dede Windows pros presents no challenges – just beauty and convenience for years of enjoyable California living. Their long lifespans make the small premium worthwhile.
Bay and Picture Windows
Nothing transforms a room like the elegant grandeur of bay or picture windows. Their multi-pane or segmented designs flood rooms with ambiance and views for an irresistible focal point. Yet many homeowners shy away assuming the complex architecture means sky high costs.
Not so with Dede Windows! Our craftsmen are window bay and picture window experts from initial measurement. We can custom design single or multi-unit shapes in any size imaginable to fit specific sightlines. This may require some structural adaptation but our crew handles every detail smoothly for safe installation without making a mess either.
Inside, bay and picture windows bring the California landscape into your living space. Homes come alive with natural light that uplifts spirits. Outside, their dramatic curve or varied pane layout draws attention like art pieces to enhance curb appeal.
Materials span vinyl, woodgrains, fiberglass and aluminum cladding. Glass options incorporate Low-E coatings, tints, or patterns etched with aesthetics. A huge selection means finding the perfect balance of style, views and energy efficiency tailored for your space.
In the end, our crew guarantees a seamless look whether its vintage divided lights or modern clad units with supersized panes merging indoors with out. Don’t let perceived costs deter exploring the impact – our expert estimators help stay comfortably in budget too through value packaging and flexible financing options.
Slider Windows
If laidback California living is your vibe, slider windows are the choice bringing the outdoors inside like nothing else. With an openplan design, their multiple panes glide laterally left to right on tracks with elegantly slim profiles.
Operating requires just one finger thanks to smooth rolling hardware engineered for a lifetime of easy opening. It flows cross-breezes right into living areas for natural ventilation without walls of stationary glass interrupting floorplans.
We build sliders sturdy for lives spent partially open, yet seal tightly shut when storms threaten. Sizes range from standard to giants with minimal frames so nothing interrupts scenic property views either. Frame finishes blend or contrast exterior colors too including beachy blues and greens.
Low first costs rival double hungs, then save more through energy savings and hassle-free cleaning of unbroken expanses. Sliders set the scene for relaxed indoor-outdoor California enjoyment year-round in style and convenience unmatched by others. They’re a premier choice for new construction or gut renovations too.
Unique Options
Beyond standard styles, homeowners inquire about unique niches from rounded to arched shapes. Our expert craftsmen shine here with myriad custom window capabilities.
Bow or garden windows add romantic character with semicircular panes bringing floral landscapes inward. Finials or pediments complete classic looks. Elliptical or scalloped rounded windows uplift baths or kitchens too.
Palladian or Victorian windows nestle atop doors elegantly, while radius tops on casements soften entryway first impressions. And don’t forget round, octagonal or hexagonal turret shapes for fanciful towers.
On the functional side, tall narrow windows suit stairwells beautifully for natural lights. We can also incorporate fixed frame sidelights or transoms for layered curb appeal. Less common barn window designs in various panes evoke rural nostalgia too.
At Dede Windows, odd-ball designs present no challenge, just opportunity for one-of-a-kind windows personalized to home and style. Our expertise crafts any vision bringing natural beauty and convenience through premium yet affordable custom vinyl replacement windows.
Dede Windows – Located in Anaheim, California, manufactures and installs the most cost effective window replacement in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine and Los Angeles. We back our windows with a limited life time warranty for construction and installation at a lower price than Pella Windows, Marvin Windows and Doors, Millgard Windows and Doors, Andersen Windows, Marvin Windows and Doors, Home Depot and Lowe’s Home Improvement.
