20 Sep Does Your Home Need Picture Windows?
Homeowners often choose picture windows because they’re the best windows for capturing a beautiful view and creating a visual connection between their indoor and outdoor spaces. A picture window’s utter simplicity eliminates other functionalities you might need, so when considering a picture window for your home, think about the following factors.
The Benefits of Picture Windows
Picture windows can be as tall and wide as eight feet on one side, possibly even bigger with the right custom window manufacturer. If you’re after something bigger, like a window wall, it has to be segmented to keep it stable. In addition to capturing a view, it also lets a lot of natural light in, which is ideal if you want to optimize your home for daylighting.
Thanks to its lack of sashes, picture windows are the most energy-efficient windows available. The glass is set into the frame. The airtight seal around the windows helps reduce your indoor cooling requirements during the hot season. When combined with dual-panel glass packages like our High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass, you can expect significant energy savings.
Other Factors to Consider
Most rooms require a source of ventilation, so a single room should always have one or two smaller operable windows. These can either be set in another part of the room or can be mulled together with the picture windows. Hiring window companies who build custom windows give you a lot more freedom with how you want to combine your picture window with an operable window. A popular combination is a row of awning or hopper windows at the top, or a casement window at one end for easy reach.
You should also pick the right kind of glass package for your picture windows. In addition to ambient outdoor heat, direct sunlight is another source of heat, as well as UV rays that cause fading in fabrics and furniture. Glass packages with Low-E coatings selectively blocks UV rays and solar heat while allowing visible light to pass through. Certain glass packages like our High-Performance Low-E4 SmartSun™ glass can block up to 95% of UV rays, which means you can choose vibrantly colored decor without worrying about UV damage.
To learn more about picture windows, or other styles such as sliding window, call Renewal by Andersen® of Central Florida today at (407) 512-5504. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule a free in-home consultation. We serve many areas in and near Orlando, Florida.