When creating a unique look for your home, standard window styles may not be enough. This is where specialty windows come in. If you are thinking of giving your home a truly unique look, read on as Renewal by Andersen® of Wyoming discusses why you should consider getting specialty windows.
What Are Specialty Windows?
Specialty windows are windows that are shaped differently from standard rectangular styles — they could be circular, three-sided or polygonal. Since they often have a unique shape, specialty windows are often fixed windows. This means, like picture windows, they cannot be opened and closed, therefore they cannot be used for egress or ventilation.
Why You Should Get Specialty Windows
The primary feature of specialty windows is they look different from standard window styles, which can make your home stand out. They can be installed as standalone windows, as is often the case with clerestory windows. They can be a design element in themselves if a specific shape is a recurring theme. For example, an equilateral triangle, installed under a gable, can showcase the ceiling of a barnyard-style roof, while circular windows would look great in a nautical-themed house.
Specialty windows can also be combined with standard windows to create visual impact. One of the most popular combinations is a half-circle window placed atop casement or double-hung windows. The combination gives an impression of taller windows, creating a greater viewing area and allowing large amounts of natural light.
Off-the-Shelf vs. Custom Windows
While off-the-shelf specialty windows do exist, you’ll be limited to what’s available. This means you’re less likely to find the shapes and sizes that you want. If you are uncompromising in your vision, then you’ll choose nothing less than custom windows, like the ones we offer at Renewal by Andersen.
Custom windows afford greater flexibility — from the shapes and sizes, down to the frame colors and grid styles, you can have your windows the way you want them. Also, you won’t have to compromise on features like energy efficiency and low-maintenance requirements, nor would you have to deal with installers who are unfamiliar with unique window shapes.
If you have window designs in mind, our team at Renewal by Andersen® of Wyoming would be happy to help turn them into reality. Give us a call at (307) 472-2199, or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We serve communities in Douglas, Gillette and Cheyenne, WY.
