Replacement Windows for Every Home – Part 3: Garden and Glider Windows

Glider Window Naperville IL

Garden and glider windows both frame the outside world in a particular way, making them important options to consider when looking for new windows for your home.

Garden windows are named as such because they are typically installed overlooking gardens or backyards. Projecting outward from the wall like a bay or bow window, a garden window has five glass panes – one on each side, one in front, one at the bottom, and one slanted pane at the top.

Glider windows, also called sliding windows, are named for the way they are operated. Glider windows slide along a track to open, easy to operate so it’s great for use in various parts of the home.

Ease of Operation

Garden and glider windows are simple to operate. Typically, garden windows open at the sides, with panels operable like casement windows, while glider windows, as previously mentioned, easily and silently slide along a track to open or close.

Space-Saving

Both garden and glider windows help to “save” space in areas where they’re installed. Actually, garden windows create space in the form of a shell, offering shelf space that can house small items like potted plants. Glider windows, on the other hand, open sideways and not outward or inward so they don’t impact the immediate space around them, not needing clearance to be fully utilized.

Good Illumination

Glider and garden windows increase the amount sunlight entering a room thanks to how they are constructed. Though not often very large, garden windows use a lot of glass that let in a lot of natural light. Glider windows, on the other hand, usually have unobstructed glass areas, which means sunlight can stream in unimpeded.

Different windows have different effects on different homes. All have something to offer but only one will be perfect for you. Replacing a window is an investment so make sure you take the time to go over your options. Don’t hesitate to talk to a local contractor for further guidance on choosing.

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