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Window Types & Styles Guide

Choosing the right window style impacts your home's appearance, functionality, energy efficiency, and value for decades. Each window type offers unique benefits suited to specific applications and architectural styles. We're the Eastern Shore's window experts, helping homeowners select and install the perfect windows for their homes throughout Maryland and Delaware.

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Why Window Style Selection Matters

Different window types serve different purposes:

  • Ventilation needs vary by room and climate

  • Architectural style demands appropriate window choices

  • Functionality differs (ease of operation, cleaning, emergency egress)

  • Energy efficiency varies by design

  • Cost ranges significantly by style

  • Maintenance requirements differ

We've installed every window style in Eastern Shore homes—we know what works where and why.

OUR PROCESS

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1.Book Your Inspection

Reach out to our team to schedule a free on-site inspection and detailed estimate at your convenience.

2.Assess Your Home Condition

Our experts will visit your property to thoroughly inspect your windows, identify problem areas, and discuss the best solutions for your needs.

3.Develop a Customized Plan

We’ll create a personalized action plan based on your window’s condition, budget, and long-term goals — ensuring the best results for your property.

4.Implement the Solution

Once approved, our skilled team will carry out the plan efficiently and professionally, delivering reliable results with minimal disruption.

Choosing the Right Window Style

Consider These Factors:

Room Function:

  • Bedrooms: Double-hung (egress code) or casements

  • Kitchens: Casements over sinks, double-hung elsewhere

  • Bathrooms: Casements, awning, or double-hung

  • Living rooms: Any style based on architecture and preference

  • Dining rooms: Picture windows, bays, or double-hung

Architectural Style:

  • Traditional (Colonial, Cape Cod): Double-hung

  • Contemporary/Modern: Casements, picture, sliding

  • Craftsman: Double-hung, casements

  • Ranch: Sliding, picture, double-hung

  • Victorian: Double-hung, bay windows

Energy Efficiency Priority: Most to least efficient: Picture windows, casements, double-hung, sliding

Budget: Most to least economical per square foot: Picture, double-hung, sliding, casement, awning, bay/bow

Maintenance Preference: Easiest: Picture, casement, awning Moderate: Double-hung, sliding

Views: Best unobstructed views: Picture, casement

Ventilation Needs:

  • Maximum airflow: Casements

  • Controlled airflow: Double-hung

  • Rain ventilation: Awning

  • No ventilation needed: Picture

What Window materials are available?

Manufacturer Partnerships: Access to full product lines from leading manufacturers—ensuring you get exactly what you need.

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Vinyl Windows

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Wood Windows

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Aluminum Windows

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Fibre Glass Windows

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Wood Clad Windows

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Diverse solutions tailored to your every need

  • Popular window types include double-hung, single-hung, casement, sliding, awning, picture, bay, and bow windows. Each style offers different benefits in ventilation, appearance, and functionality.

  • Casement windows are often the most energy-efficient because they close tightly against the frame. Picture windows also perform well since they don’t open. Energy efficiency largely depends on glazing, frame material, and proper installation.

  • Common materials include vinyl, wood, fiberglass, aluminum, and composite. Vinyl is affordable and low-maintenance, wood offers classic aesthetics, and fiberglass provides superior durability and efficiency.

  • Picture, bay, and bow windows bring in the most natural light due to their larger glass surfaces and expansive design.

  • Vinyl and fiberglass windows require the least upkeep. They resist rot, warping, and pests, and they don’t need painting.

Solutions For Your Window Needs

Why Local Expertise Matters ?

Choosing a local Eastern Shore roofing contractor like Precision Exteriors offers distinct advantages:

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  • Immediate availability - We're nearby when you need us

  • Local knowledge - We understand Eastern Shore weather and building codes

  • Community reputation - We're invested in our local reputation and relationships

  • Faster response - Shorter travel times mean quicker service

  • Ongoing support - We're here for future needs and warranty service

  • Precision Exteriors isn't just your roofing contractor—we're your neighbors, committed to protecting Eastern Shore homes and businesses with superior roof repair services.

  • When your roof needs repair, trust the local experts at Precision Exteriors. Professional service, quality materials, and honest pricing—that's the Precision Exteriors difference.

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