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== Attic Window Shapes, Sizes and Styles == | == Attic Window Shapes, Sizes and Styles == | ||
− | Attic spaces vary widely in their sizes and shapes. These variations influence suggested window solutions for attic applications. Window options include non-operating [[ | + | Attic spaces vary widely in their sizes and shapes. These variations influence suggested window solutions for attic applications. Window options include non-operating [[picture windows|picture windows]], operating [[vertical sliding windows|vertica]] and [[horizontal sliding windows|horizontal]] |
+ | sliding windows, hinged [[casement windows|casement windows]] and a number of special windows which are specifically created for attic installations. | ||
=== Operating Attic Windows === | === Operating Attic Windows === | ||
− | Ventilation is an important consideration when designing a renovated attic. Operating windows create a well-ventilated attic room. Suitable window options for attics include single - and double-hung windows, horizontal sliding windows such as the XOX and the XO models and both inswing and outswing casement windows. The small space of an attic room may indicate that an outswing attic casement window is the best choice to provide ventilation and save interior space. Depending on the window's size both casement and sliding windows can serve as code-approved [[Egress | + | Ventilation is an important consideration when designing a renovated attic. Operating windows create a well-ventilated attic room. Suitable window options for attics include single- and double-hung windows, horizontal sliding windows such as the XOX and the XO models and both inswing and outswing casement windows. The small space of an attic room may indicate that an outswing attic casement window is the best choice to provide ventilation and save interior space. Depending on the window's size both casement and sliding windows can serve as code-approved [[Egress Emergency Exit Window|egress windows]] which facilitate emergency exits or entrances if needed. |
=== Non-Operating Attic Windows === | === Non-Operating Attic Windows === | ||
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==== Dormer Windows ==== | ==== Dormer Windows ==== | ||
− | [[Dormer | + | [[Dormer windows|Dormer windows]] are installed in dormer attic rooms. These replacement windows are installed in the attic dormer structure and are the focus of the dormer formation which is seen protruding from the plane of a sloping roof surface. The protrusion creates a situation in which attention is centered on the window. |
==== Skylights ==== | ==== Skylights ==== | ||
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==== Special Shaped Windows ==== | ==== Special Shaped Windows ==== | ||
− | Homeowners may choose any shape for a special shaped window. These windows may be installed as a section of another operating or non-operating window unit or on its own. Attic [[ | + | Homeowners may choose any shape for a special shaped window. These windows may be installed as a section of another operating or non-operating window unit or on its own. Attic [[special shape windows|special shape windows]] include full-rounds, half-rounds, quarter-rounds, hexagons, octagons, triangles, rose shapes and any other desired special order shape. |
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[[Category:Replacement Windows]] | [[Category:Replacement Windows]] |