When choosing any home improvement, you want to make smart decisions so that they meet your design and functional needs, but also add to your home’s value for future resale consideration. Windows can be one of the best home improvements you make from a return on your investment perspective, as well as an aesthetic curb appeal perspective. When you make updates to your home, it’s all about perceived value and what will appeal to people. Get more information about bow window installation by calling a professional installer like the team at Master Seal.
What is a bow window?
A bow window is similar in style to a bay window, but its arrangement of multiple window panes is configured in a rounded shape as opposed to angled panels of glass like a bay window. The style tends to go well with more classic architecture. The bow shape can mimic a rounded section of architecture in the home, or as a decorative architectural element on its own that projects from the home’s exterior. They give an expansive view from the window, creating a focal point from whatever is outside the window. The window allows in a lot of natural light and can actually make a room look larger than it is.
6 advantages of bow windows
Bow windows offer many advantages, including increased natural light, enhanced curb appeal, and more living space. They can also improve air flow and add a special touch to a home.
Advantages of bow windows include:
1. The view
Due to its expanse of glass and curved shape, a bow window is a showstopper in any home. It creates a place where you want to stop and enjoy the outdoor view, which becomes a focal point of a room’s design.
2. More natural light
These large-scale windows instantly brighten a space with all the natural light that pours into the room through the multiple window panes. In many cases, the need for artificial lighting is eliminated in rooms with bow windows.
3. Increased curb appeal
A bow window makes a statement and adds architectural interest and a focal point to both the exterior and the interior rooms of a home.
4. Improved airflow
Most new windows will be more energy efficient and provide better airflow than older windows. Since bow windows can have multiple operable window openings, they can provide even better air circulation than a smaller single pane window.
5. Energy efficiency
New bow windows come standard with many energy-efficient features, but can also be customized with special glass and insulation options that further help to save on heating and cooling costs.
6. Increased square footage
Since a bow window projects outward from a room, you can actually gain square footage on the interior of your home.
Curious about the additional benefits of bow windows? The Master Seal team can answer your questions.
Bow window installation
Professional installation is key when it comes to getting a bow window. You want to make sure that the architectural statement you are investing in will look great and not deteriorate for years to come. A bow window is more challenging to install than a standard double-hung or casement window. This can be especially true if a bow window is being installed for the first time in a home and is not replacing an existing bow window. This will require more construction preparation and finishing work after the window goes in.
Bow windows can have many design features. These include:
- Privacy glass
- Low emissivity (low-E) gas for improved energy efficiency
- Double-hung or casement style
- Custom trim and mullion colors
- Patterned grids
- Dual-strength glass for added security
- Tempered glass panes
- Foam-filled insulation extrusions
To learn more about bow window options, call the professionals today, like the Master Seal team.
Schedule a consultation to install bow windows at Master Seal
Installing bow windows in your home makes a beautiful addition and brings added value. The Master Seal team can walk you through many different window options to make sure you are getting the best fit for your home, from both a functional and an aesthetic point of view. Check out our home page and complete the online form to set up an appointment for a free estimate. We will happily give you a no-obligation quote and review the home improvement possibilities for you and your home. Call 855.608.1580 or contact us online and get Master Seal out to your home today in the Baltimore, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area.
