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Bay Windows Vs. Bow Windows
Choosing unique window treatments for your home can become overwhelming, but a homeowner can never go wrong when choosing bay windows or bow windows. Not sure what the difference between the two is or which option is best for your home? Moyes Glass is here to provide some insight on which windows will make your home look its best, provide the most natural light, and keep you within your budget. This blog will discuss the differences and similarities between the two window treatments and help you to understand what they can do for you.
Size
The first aspect to consider about windows of any kind is how big you want them to be. If you only have a small area in your home, choosing too many windows or failing to measure can cost you later.
Bay windows fit best in 40 inches or larger. Bay windows traditionally have one large fixed window in the middle and two smaller flanked windows on either side.
Bow windows fit walls or corners that were 80 inches or more are available. The option of bow windows is more flexible design-wise than bay windows. They can have four or more fixed or vented windows and allow you to choose what looks best for the design of your home.
Style
Each homeowner has their own preference on how every aspect of the home should look. When it comes down to choosing bay windows or bow windows, it really all depends on your style. Some homes look best with bay windows that extend from the building and can include a variety of nontraditional window shapes. Bow windows have casement windows (windows that can swing open like a door) and line up along a more curved surface.
Bow windows are better for corners in your home and can be wider to introduce more natural light in your home. They can extend from the home if you so choose. Bay windows extend from your home which provides more floor space or a place for a unique seating option. No matter what window you choose, make sure that it fits with the rest of the design of your home.
Lifespan
Both bay windows and bow windows will last anywhere from 20 years to 25 years. When you work with a high-quality window company like Moyes Glass, your window frames and glass will be installed with precision which will ensure they have a long lifespan.
Proper cleaning and maintenance are also required for bay or bow windows, just like any other window treatment in your home. Maintaining the windows will help them to last longer and avoid replacement. Any aspect of your home will last longer when it is properly cared for.
Cost
For modest window jobs, a reasonable price is around $4,000. Bay windows typically are less expensive than bow windows, so if cost is a factor when choosing between the two window options, bay windows can give you a more budget-friendly home build. The cost of windows can vary greatly depending on multiple factors. The company you work with, where you live, the shape of the windows, the type of glass, how many panes the window will have, and what floor the windows are installed on can all play into the cost.
The best way to determine the true cost of windows is to speak with your builder or the glass company you are working with.
Beautiful Focal Point
Windows are an essential part of your home. They can be purely decorative or more functional, or a mix of both. Adding bay windows or bow windows to your home gives you a stunning focal point, allows you and your guests to see the scenery around you, and improves the health of your home by letting natural sunlight in.
Choosing between bay windows or bow windows may seem overwhelming at first, but no matter what unique option you choose, your home will benefit.
Window Solutions With Moyes Glass
Our company is committed to helping homeowners find the best materials for their projects. Whether you are looking for unique windows, steel or iron front doors, sliding glass doors, shower doors, or mirrors, Moyes Glass is the company for you.
Our family-owned company has been serving the Ogden community for over 55 years. We are proud to see so many of our windows and doors fill homes across Utah. Effective window solutions help to keep your home safe and warm. Trust our experts to take your home to the next level.
