Replacement Basement Windows: What Are Your Options?
With the wealth of information available both online and offline, finding a good manufacturer of replacement basement windows should be no problem. Knowing your options is important if you want your window installation to be a success, whether you choose to do it yourself or hire a contractor to do the job for you. You should also decide on what materials would function and look well with the architectural style of your home. For example, determine whether a wood frame goes well with brick walls or if the colors of frames fit in with a room's theme or decor.
So, what are your options when it comes to choosing basement windows or hopper windows? Here are a few of your choices.
Basement Hopper Unit by Quantum2
The Quantum2 Basement Hopper unit improves the comfort of your basement space by enhancing insulation and ventilation. This window model is easy to manipulate: just push or pull the operating lever to make the window tilt inward or to lock it. It comes in interior colors of white, grey, and wood, and exterior colors of gray and green. Illustrations of this hopper window are available at www.quantum2.net.
Basement Windows by Columbia Windows and Doors
Columbia Windows and Doors manufactures several types of basement windows. One is called the Columbia Series 400, which is a vinyl insert equipped with insulated glass. This model is available only in white vinyl. Size options include 31" x 12-5/8" and 31" x 20-5/8". Another basement window model from this company is the Columbia Series 5000. This is an aluminum replacement window, which you can make to look like it was custom made, has a frame depth of two inches. It is equipped with insulated glass and an exterior flush frame. You can choose from bronze or white painted finishes. Visit the company's Web site at www.columbiawindows.com for more information.
Awning Windows for Your Basement by Andersen Windows
Andersen has several awning-type windows that are suitable for any basement. One is the 400 Series, which has a base price of $422 and comes in interior finishes of white or grey, and exterior colors of white, grey, and green. Its measurements are 4' 0" W x 2' 4-3/8" H.
Then there is the 200 Series, the cost of which is $350. It comes in several sizes and is equipped with special-use handles. Interior finish colors are beige and white, while exterior color options are white and grey. Its dimensions are 4' 0" W x 2' 4-3/8" H.
A more upscale option from Andersen is its line of Architectural Awning windows. This series is available in custom sizing, and has a base price of $1,078. The interior finishes are available in a variety of warm, earthy colors, while its exterior hue selection encompasses both dark and bright shades. The windows measure four inches wide by around 2.5 inches high. The company's Web site can be found at www.andersenwindows.com.
Boman Kemp Double Insulated Vinyl Window
This basement window model from Boman Kemp is equipped with a screen and a sliding sash. It can be locked from the inside. Color options are almond and white, while glass options are Low-E and tempered glass. Sizes range from 48" x 48" to 72" x 60".
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