Aside from providing protection against weather elements, your windows should also look great. You need products that offer both style and performance, backed by support you can trust.
Window treatments offer a variety of aesthetic options to match any home design. They can also boost your home’s energy efficiency and comfort level with their insulating properties.
Impact Force 5500
Designed and built to withstand the Gulf South’s severe weather, Impact Force 5500 windows provide peace of mind. They’re resistant to strong winds, flying debris, and forced entry attempts, making them a great choice for homeowners in coastal areas. They also reduce unwanted noise, helping your family get a good night’s sleep.
This WinGuardR vinyl single-hung window comes standard with a constant-force balance system and SecureConnect patented technology integrated corner keys for added sash strength. Plus, its Low-E glass is designed to reflect heat and harmful UV rays to keep your home comfortable in the winter. It also helps prevent interior fading and furniture damage caused by sun exposure. The insulating glass and frame also help improve energy efficiency by keeping your home cooler in the summer.
Double-Hung
Double-Hung windows feature two operating sashes that move vertically up and down, giving you more control over ventilation in your home. Their narrow profile also allows more light to shine through. They’re a popular window choice for homeowners looking to balance functionality and beauty.
Easy to Clean
Because double hung windows open from the top and bottom, you can let hot air escape from higher up in your home and bring in fresh, cool air from below. This feature is especially beneficial in summer, as warm air tends to rise.
Double-hung windows also offer a variety of frame material options, so you can find the perfect look to complement your home’s architectural style. Choose from wood, vinyl, or fiberglass to create a durable and energy efficient window that will last for years to come.
Casement
A casement window (sometimes called a crank or hinged window) swings open from a side with a cranked handle mechanism, offering a clear unbroken view and maximizing natural light into your home. They also offer excellent ventilation and are ideal for tall or narrow window openings.
The tight seal on these windows prevents air leaks and drafts and reduces your energy bills, saving you money and helping to protect your home’s environment. Unlike sliding windows, which slide horizontally across a track, casement windows fit straight into the frame’s seals to provide a superior, secure seal.
However, because they have more mechanical parts than double-hung windows, they can experience higher failure rates and require more routine maintenance to ensure they are functioning properly. This includes tending to the hinges and crank mechanisms.
Bay & Bow
Bay & Bow windows are a beautiful and unique window style that protrudes outward, funneling in natural light. They can enhance your home’s aesthetic and increase its resale value.
They provide a unique vantage point of your surrounding landscape, bringing the scenery closer and more immersive. Their outward projection also creates more space for seating or other decorative purposes.
Both styles allow more natural light to enter your home, making it feel brighter and more spacious. They are ideal for living rooms and dining rooms.
The smart design of bay and bow windows allows for better ventilation than other window types, keeping your home cooler and more comfortable throughout the year. The mullions, or joins, of Bay & Bow windows are constructed with furniture-grade wood that is thicker than the industry standard.
Vinyl
Invented by Waldo Semon in 1926, vinyl polymers were initially considered worthless. According to his 1999 obituary in The New York Times, Semon “would make them into shower curtains and raincoats to see if they would last.” They did, and they helped reduce energy costs for homeowners.
Today, vinyl is the second most-produced plastic in the world. Unlike other materials, it can be made into many different styles to suit any architectural design, and it offers a number of benefits.
Window treatments such as blinds, shades and drapes provide function and style to your home. They can help you control light, which is important in Louisiana’s hot climate, as well as creating ambiance and protecting furniture from sun damage. They also provide a level of insulation that can significantly reduce your energy costs.