What are some different types of windows for houses?

Some different types of windows for houses include casement windows, double-hung windows, picture windows, skylight windows and gliding windows. The materials used for each of those ranges between wood, vinyl, composite, fiberglass and aluminum.

The type of window to use for a project depends largely on personal preference, but some are also more energy efficient than others. Wood windows are cheap and relatively simple to construct, but they lack the durability and versatility of composite materials or vinyl. Window pane thickness plays a part in letting and keeping heat in to lower heating costs and shouldn't be overlooked when purchasing a window if energy efficiency is the end goal.