Top Thermal Window Styles

Saving energy not only helps the environment; it can also make opening your heating and cooling bills a little less frightening. One of the fastest ways to make your home more energy efficient is by upgrading to thermal windows and the many styles and sizes available can make it easy to find windows to fit your home's design and window openings. You may even want to customize your new thermal windows by adding designer hardware, specialty wood frames or true divided lite sashes.

Top Thermal Windows Styles for your Home

Window companies offer thermal window styles to complement just about any home and each style has numerous sizes. The top thermal windows styles you may want to consider are:

• Hoppers. These windows are ideal for small openings such as walk-in closets or in-ground basements. The windows are hinged at the bottom and open into the living space.
• Gliders. If you want an easy-to-operate window that offers unobstructed views, you may want to take a look at these thermal windows.
• Double-hung. These thermal windows with a traditional look can be enhanced by adding wood grills.
• Casement. Ideal for tall narrow openings, casement windows are side-hinged for great ventilation.
• Awning. Best suited for short and wide openings, their top hinging allows ventilation in all but the heaviest rains.
• Picture windows. These thermal windows are available in many shapes and sizes and have fixed glass panels. Picture windows can be used alone or configured with other types of thermal windows.

Most top thermal windows styles can be purchased with vinyl, aluminum, or wood frames and some styles are available in low maintenance fiberglass. Thermal windows span a wide price range and can fit just about any budget. Some highly energy efficient thermal windows may even qualify you for an energy tax credit.