Peachtree Replacement Windows

Peachtree's hand-crafted windows are available in double hung, casement, awning, bow & bay, and fixed. Peachtree entry doors come in steel, smooth fiberglass and textured fiberglass. Peachtree offers energy-efficient patio doors in wood-clad, fiberglass, and steel.

Choosing a window style is typically a matter of personal preference. Do you prefer windows that "crank" out or windows that slide up and down or left or right?

Here's an overview of Peachtree Replacement Windows:

• Crank out windows come in two styles: casement and awning. Casement windows open from one side, like a door; awning windows open at the bottom.
• Single and double hung windows are very popular for their traditional look. They have two separate units (sash) inside a single frame. The bottom sash moves up and down in a single hung; both sash move in a double hung. The sash can often be easily released and removed from the frame to be cleaned from inside.
• Gliding or rolling windows have one or two sash that slide side to side in the jamb track.
• Windows without any moving parts are called fixed, picture or direct-set windows.
• Bay windows are multiple windows configured together to protrude from the home at an angle. Similarly, bow windows are created by multiple windows joined together in a curved shape. Homeowners often use bay or bow windows to create a cozy cove or breakfast nook.

Materials used in Replacement Windows

Wood windows still dominate the housing market, however, vinyl and composite materials are increasingly popular.

Wood is durable, attractive, energy efficient and can be painted or stained to create a personalized look. Wood, however, requires regular maintenance.

"Wood windows are very popular," says Jeff Kibler of Peachtree Doors & Windows. "Manufacturers also provide alternatives that use wood's desirable properties, require less maintenance and are less susceptible to deterioration."

These alternatives include wood windows covered, or clad, in aluminum or vinyl on the exterior. Both vinyl and aluminum clad windows are virtually maintenance free, look great and perform well, according to Kibler.

Because they require no maintenance and cost less, all vinyl and vinyl composite windows are gaining on wood. Once considered flimsy, today's vinyl windows are durable. Peachtree vinyl window frames are reinforced with steel stiffeners, and are fusion welded to prevent separation. Vinyl windows cannot be painted, inside or out, limiting the ability to change a home's exterior look or match interior millwork.