Bay Window Exterior

There is something about bay windows that you just do not get with any other configuration of domestic glazing. It was once said that great architecture lets the world into your home: that a really good piece of building design will make the occupants of that building feel that they are as much a part of the natural world outside, as they are of the domestic world inside the walls. The bay window achieves this with superlative ease, making it the ideal first choice for every glazing solution in every home.

A bay allows you to be sitting inside your home, but to be surrounded on three of your four sides by the outside world. The effect is a little like sitting on the prow or stern of a ship. When you have bay windows in your home, the world is all around you - and you feel as though you are sitting in those wide open spaces, even though you are completely protected and warm.

The bay is the perfect place for a little nook, or some kind of seating arrangement that allows you to really relax, to read and watch the world go by in total comfort. You can arrange your bay with wraparound window seats, or you could use it to install a little book case and a comfortable arm chair. However you use it, the effect is the same: total comfort and seclusion, in your little hideaway halfway between the world outside and the rest of your home.

Bay windows are where the world and your home meet: where the transition from inside to outside takes place. In this sense they make the bay nook or area a little like a conservatory. The difference in effect between a bay and a conservatory is more to do with the interior than the exterior: a bay tends to feel more comfortable, more a part of a genuinely warm and cosy lounge.

If you have a bay window in your house which looks like it has seen better days, perhaps it's time to roll up your sleeves and put on your tool belt. However, if a bay window replacing job is not your cup of tea, call up your friendly yet trustworthy contractor to help you out.

Although it may sound a little out of the world, the task of window replacing is not overly complex so long as you have some basic workman's knowledge and the help of a good and sturdy friend. Since some home improvement stores carry window kits, it certainly makes life a lot easier as you don't need to pick up individual items. What you will need to do beforehand is obtain accurate measurements of your existing bay window to be replaced. Consult the store's staff on which kit best suits your requirement.

Basically, the process of replacing a bay window comprises of taking down the existing window. Removing whatever trims and old fixtures used to secure the old window. This may also be a good opportunity to repair the old structure by repainting whatever wooden bits, ending with a protective coat of varnish. When putting the new bay window in place, ensure the support braces are properly installed to avoid any untoward incident. Check the levels as the windows need to be able to swing open and shut with ease. Since a window is a relatively large structure, installing a misaligned window will prove to be detrimental in time. Check and ensure the newly replaced windows are securely fastened on the interior and exterior. The next challenge is to install the roof frame on the exterior above the window. Finish the job by applying the insulation products to the windows and roof to prevent water and air leakage. Cover any exposed fixtures on the interior and you should have a beautiful and new window.