Outfit your home with windows designed with protection and durability in mind. Choose from a wide range of styles and customization options to match your unique style preferences.
Add architectural interest to your home with bay or bow windows, which extend outward for a cozy feel and extra interior space. They’re also an energy-efficient option to help reduce your utility bills.
Awning Windows
Awning windows open outward from the bottom on a durable hinge, letting you enjoy unobstructed views and fresh air. They can be combined with fixed picture windows and casements to maximize ventilation. The streamlined vertical design adds architectural interest to modern homes and complements traditional designs.
These windows work well in hard-to-reach spots and are more tolerant of rain than other opening window styles. They can also be stacked and combined with other window styles for more flexibility in new construction and home renovation projects.
Ply Gem offers awning windows in wood, aluminum, and vinyl to match your style preferences, maintenance capabilities, and climate conditions. Each has unique advantages, but all of them deliver durability and energy efficiency that homeowners desire.
Bay or Bow Windows
If you’re looking for a window that brings in more natural light and expands your interior space, bow or bay windows are great options. These window styles create cozy reading nooks or dining areas and increase your home’s resale value.
Both offer scenic views and extra storage space, but they differ in how much they extend from your house’s exterior wall. A bay window consists of three glass panels that form a distinct projection from your home’s exterior, while a bow window has four or more windows that curve outward for a rounded appearance.
Both are available in several frame materials and colors, and they’re also highly energy efficient when properly insulated. However, because they protrude from your house, they can raise your energy costs slightly. If you want to reduce your energy costs, opt for a tilt-and-turn window instead, which opens like a regular door but also can be tilted inward by 10 to 15 degrees to allow fresh air without the risk of intruders or children sticking their fingers into the open window.
Garden Windows
Similar to bay and bow windows, garden windows protrude outward and offer a cozy, expanded appearance. They’re ideal for homes with farmhouse, cottagecore, and early American design styles and provide a fresh airflow while enhancing the view of your garden.
These windows are easier to operate than double-pane windows, as the bottom part slides up and down while the top remains fixed. However, they may develop leaks at the top corners if the window seal isn’t tight enough or if roof problems weren’t addressed before installation.
Unlike traditional sash windows, tilt and turn windows open like a door in the bottom or swing in at the top for ventilation without letting in intruders or children sticking their fingers inside. These European-style windows look sleek and complement almost any building style, while reducing energy costs and maintaining a clean living space. They also require less annual maintenance, as they can be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution.
Sliding Windows
A modern choice, sliding windows open horizontally along a track, setting them apart from models that slide vertically like double-hung windows. Our Madison window replacement experts install them to create a sense of spaciousness and brighten your home with natural light.
They’re best for wide openings and easy to operate, especially if you have limited space outside the frame. Two-lite sliders have two operable sashes that slide left or right, while three-lite sliders feature one fixed or picture window in the center and a pair of sliding sashes on either side.
You can also get clad-wood slider windows that have a traditional wood interior and protective exterior cladding in aluminum or vinyl. This design gives you the best of both worlds — the timeless beauty and warmth of wood, with excellent energy efficiency and resistance to weathering. This option is a great fit for Madison homes with contemporary architectural styles.