Whether you live somewhere with vast panoramic views or in the middle of a city, having bay or bow windows can give you everything you need. Extra light, extra space, extra views - what more could you want?
Bay windows create a stylish and interesting living space indoors. Usually built as part of your house, the wall structure of bay windows projects beyond the main walls of the building, making a room appear larger and providing views outside which would be unavailable from a flat window. There are a multitude of uses for this space, such as a bright working space to situate a desk in a home office or a place to sit and enjoy the views outside. A bow window on the other hand, extends over the wall, rather than all the way to the floor and can be fitted relatively easily to an existing home. A bow window makes an excellent window nook space for sitting and reading during the winter.
It’s a way to bring the outside in
Although they can add character to the front of the house, there’s nothing nicer than a bay window looking over a back garden or yard. The extra glass not only makes your rooms lighter but brings the garden into your living space too. In summer, this can create a feeling of beautiful freshness, a way of changing your interior design without actually changing anything to the inside of your house.
They’re energy efficient
Bay windows are made up of more panes of glass than a regular window, which could increase the potential for heat loss, however the ones from Everest come A+ rated as standard. They’re made to measure and fit your house perfectly, which means no heat loss. Jill McLintock, head of Product Marketing at Everest says: “An Everest uPVC bay or bow window is extremely thermally efficient, featuring A+ double glazed windows as standard with the option to upgrade to A++ triple glazed windows.”
They keep you toasty in winter
The space between the panes of glass is filled with Argon gas and the spacers are coated with a low conduction material, which means you stay warm during the chilly winter months. Everest bay windows are also fitted with weather-resistant Q-Lon seals to create a tight fit to keep out draughts.
They’re really secure
It goes without saying that Everest windows are extremely secure and meet all British safety standards. This means you can rest easy while you’re out during the day and at night. For extra security, Everest has teemed up with lock manufacturer Yale to ensure that windows open and (most importantly) close securely. This is Everest's most secure window locking system ever.
You can add serious character to your house
Houses with bay windows can be hugely characterful. There are so many designs you can choose: sash style, box bay windows, or a quainter wooden design. Jill McLintock, head of Product Marketing at Everest says: “A bow window will add character to the façade of a house and give the illusion of more space by pushing the windows outwards.” She explains that the shape and style of a traditional bay window is determined by the shape and style of the structure of the house, however a bow window can be almost any shape or style. “It can be curved, rectangular or even square and can feature casement or sash windows, Georgian bars and decorative glass.”
To choose the best bay windows for your house, visit Everest
