Types of Sliding Windows

Looking for a window type that’s unobtrusive, low maintenance, and stylish? Sliding windows could be just the thing for your home.

These popular windows consist of movable panels that slide along a track, instead of opening inwards or outwards (as with casement windows). Because they move from side to side, they don’t take up space. If you want to learn about the different types of sliding windows, their versatility, and the difference they could make to your interior design, read on.

 

Sliding Windows 101

Sliding windows are types of windows that provide ease of use and high-quality functionality. Also known as glider windows, they come as single sliders, double sliders, or three-panel window pane varieties. Sliding windows can be custom-designed for your home and come in a range of colors and finishes. With their clean and uncluttered style, they are also a great fit for the stucco architecture style popular in the Southwest.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the sliding window types. If you’re ready to install sliding windows in your home, contact Dreamstyle Remodeling today!

Single Slider Windows

Single slider windows are a simple and popular choice for rooms such as bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens when you need a view but also air flowing into the room. They feature two panes–one fixed and one that slides horizontally. Because of their simplicity, these basic slider windows are a great choice for many window installations.

Double Slider Windows

Double slider windows feature two panes, like single sliders, but both panes can slide toward the other end of the window frame. This enables greater airflow control than with a single slider design. This type of window is more flexible than a single slider window but tends to be a little more expensive.

Tri-Panel Sliding Windows

If the slider window has a large fixed pane in the middle and two movable panes on either side, the window is known as a tri-panel or triple-slider window. These window designs are perfect for large spaces where you might want panoramic views and bring in lots of natural light, but also be able to control airflow. Triple sliders combine excellent ventilation with unobstructed views.

Lift and Slide Windows

These are windows designed for large spaces that open by lifting the window off its seal and sliding it along a horizontal track. Lift-and-slide windows provide particularly good insulation and can function as doors. They are also a good choice when the homeowner wants to create unobstructed views. They tend to be secure because they typically use multi-point locking systems.

Slide and Fold Windows

These versatile windows have a concertina-like mechanism, with the panels folding up onto each other when the window is opened. This helps to encourage airflow and creates a large open space. Like lift-and-slide windows, slide-and-fold windows can be used to create a door.

Benefits of Sliding Windows

Sliding windows are great choices for several reasons. They are straightforward to operate and help make the best use of a room’s space because they don’t protrude into it when open. Many sliding window designs provide excellent ventilation and lots of fresh air, and there are many different finishes and styles of sliding windows available, meaning they suit different architectural styles.

When choosing the best window for your home, you should consider the way your house is designed and what you need the window to do. When it comes to ease of use, it’s hard to beat a single sliding window, which is a cost-effective option, too.

But if you want more ventilation, double sliders are an excellent choice. Thanks to their large glass area, tri-panel sliding window styles can really help create spectacular vistas in your home while providing airflow into the room as well. Likewise, the size of lift and slide windows makes them great for creating a room with a view.

At Dreamstyle Remodeling, we offer a wide range of colors and finishes to suit all budgets, tastes, and types of architecture. That means installing our gliding windows or other types of windows or replacement windows could save you money on your energy bills.

We’ve been a trusted name in window installation in the Western United States for more than 30 years. Contact Dreamstyle Remodeling today to find out how we can help you with your sliding window requirements. You won’t be disappointed!