Bay & Bow Windows
Angular and projecting from the wall, bay windows can be found on any story of a building and on many different types of buildings.
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In general, bay windows allow more daylight, provide more views, and offer better air circulation. These windows are usually made up of three individual window units, though sometimes it can be more. The side units project outward from the wall, and the center window joins them together. Generally, angles may be 30, 45, 60, or 90 degrees. These windows are often combined with operable and inoperable units.
Bow windows combine a more rounded curve than the angled style of the related bay window type. There will generally be four or five window units making up the curved bow window.
A bay with metal casement windows on a Tudor house.
An Art Deco apartment building with metal casement windows.
A bay with one-over-one wood double-hung sash windows.
A bay with single metal casement windows on a Tudor house.
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