All About Windows

When designing a new home or renovating an existing home, the number of windows, as well as their sizes, styles, and features, such as hurricane impact protection, can have a significant impact on your home.  Let’s take an in-depth look at two of these factors: window styles and hurricane impact protection.

Two of the most popular window styles here in South Florida are double hung and casement windows. Double hung windows provide excellent ventilation and allow you to open both the top and bottom portions. They are also very easy to clean. Double hung windows fit nicely in many architectural styles and provide a timeless elegance to any home.

Casement windows have a hand crank that allows the windows to open to the outside. They are easy to use and allow light to stream into the room. The crank makes opening these windows a breeze, even when the window is large.

Another popular style of window is a picture window. A picture window is an oversized window that does not open. It provides sweeping views of the outside and bathes the room in natural light. This style is especially popular in homes that open into a grand foyer or have large rooms. Because of their size, picture windows can also allow more UV light and heat to enter into the home and heat it up, so make sure to select one that is energy efficient, such as a hurricane impact picture window.

We also have many customers who select horizontal rolling windows (sometimes called sliding windows). As the name suggests, these windows open by rolling sideways and can open from either the left or the right. They have a modern look and can blend well with nearly any room or interior design choice.

All of these styles of windows (and many others) are available as hurricane impact windows. Hurricane impact windows are made from multiple panes of glass and superstrong frames. They are installed with extra support to keep them in place during a hurricane or severe storm. Many hurricane impact windows are built to withstand the winds from even a category 5 storm. Moreover, if they are pelted by debris, they won’t shatter, protecting your home from water damage as well as maintaining your home’s structural integrity.

CitiQuiet Windows and Doors is one of Boca Raton’s leading window suppliers for high end homes. Our associates can meet with you or your architect to recommend the ideal type of window for your home. We carry hurricane impact windows from many brands with a wide variety of styles, finishes, and options. Call us today for a free consultation in the comfort of your home or visit us in our showroom.

Since 2012, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors has been engineering and installing high-quality impact windows, doors, and shutters for residential and commercial buildings throughout Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. 

Based in Boca Raton, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors offers a turnkey service to clients including initial design, engineering, permitting, installation and finish work.  From elegant French doors to hurricane impact-resistant windows and sliding glass doors, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors has your solution. 

At CitiQuiet Windows and Doors, we carry only the highest-quality products from the nation’s top manufacturers – and we stand behind everything we sell.  For a free estimate, contact CitiQuiet Windows and Doors at 561-241-9463, visit us atcitiquiethurricanewindows.com,  or stop by the showroom today at 6530 West Rogers Circle, Suite 29, Boca Raton, FL 33487.