With all the window style options that are available, awning windows have become particularly popular among many homeowners because of the added convenience and style that these windows can provide. Awning windows open and close with a hinge that allows the top section of the window to open outward instead of sliding upward or sideways along a track. These windows are often installed in bathrooms and basements, but awning windows can also work great in other parts of your home and offer you several advantages.

Better Ventilation and Energy Conservation

You can keep your home better ventilated with awning windows and cut down on the amount of energy that you use. These windows can be opened entirely or part of the way to allow the right amount of airflow that's needed to keep your home ideally ventilated. When awning windows are installed high up on walls, you can leave the windows open more often during the day or night to ventilate your home. More of the natural outdoor air can be used to ventilate your home and reduce your energy use with the help of these windows, and many of the best awning windows are also made from high-quality double- or triple-pane glass to conserve even more energy.

More Space in Your Home

Residential awning windows are often installed high up on walls, which can give you more available space in your home. You'll have more room for furniture or more wall space to install shelves, artwork, or other things on the walls when your awning windows are out of the way. Awning windows are also usually smaller and don't take up as much space as other types of windows, but these windows can still give your home enough natural lighting.  

Can Be Open During Rainfall

When it starts to rain, you won't have to worry about closing your awning windows to prevent moisture from getting into your home unless there are high winds blowing in the rain. Since awning windows open outward, rainwater can simply slide off the open sections without entering your home. This will allow you to have your awning windows open on rainy days when humidity levels are high and the inside of your home might feel sultry. 

More Privacy and Security

If you cherish your privacy, you won't have to worry as much about people outside looking into your home if your awning windows are located higher on the walls and limit what can be seen inside your living space. Burglars and home invaders will also have more difficulty and may even find it impossible to break into your home through awning windows that are situated in hard-to-reach spaces from outside your house.

If you want something that's different from many typical home windows, you should give awning windows a try. Window contractors can install new awning windows that will be easy for you to open and close at your convenience.