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Traditional or Modern Styles

What style does your home’s architecture carry? What replacement windows in Plano, TX would look good with that style? There are traditional window styles as well as modern window styles. Both can suit a home well, but you are going to want to choose something that works well, for your home. Not only do you want that style to look good on the house, but you also want it to match your personal style. Here are some of the choices to consider.

Traditional Window Styles

One of the most traditional window styles is double hung. These windows have two sashes that open and close. They can slide from the bottom up and from the top down. You can open one at a time or both. These windows often look good on older homes that have the traditional architecture to them. While they fit into other home styles, double hung windows have been popular for a long time so they look suitable in older homes. If you want to get windows that are more traditional, they might be the way to go. Double hung windows will also give you an easy way of cleaning the products. You can tilt the windows into the house and clean the exterior from inside your home. The windows also offer extra safety for the home since you can open just the top portion and leave the bottom half closed. No one will fall out of the windows when you have them stationed in that manner. You can also get a good airflow going through the home through these windows.

Modern Window Styles

Many different window styles can work well on homes with a more modern look, but casement windows are generally the most fitting. These windows have one large sash that will swing out and away from home. You can let in tons of airflow and light at the same time. Casement windows are streamlined and seamless and have less interruption to them. They have a simple appeal to them and that makes them great for a modern-style home.

replacement windows in Plano, TXWindows That Fit Into Both Styles

There are specific windows that can fit into either home style, whether you have a modern or traditional looking home. Picture windows, for example, work in the right place in any home. Bay and bow windows also look stunning on any home. IT’s nice to know you can choose these windows for certain parts of the home, and they will work well, no matter what style you have on the house.

You will want the right replacement windows in Plano, TX, for your home in every way. The right windows are efficient and have a style that suits your home and the functions you want for the space. Talk to the professionals about the options and look through pictures that will showcase different types on different home options to help you make a decision.

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Lynn Foster founded Foster Exteriors in 1987 in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex area.  In 2007, after 20 successful and award winning years, our company became Foster Exteriors Window Company, specializing in energy efficient replacement windows and doors.

Foster Exteriors Window Company

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