A Guide to Choosing the Best Window Hardware for Function &

When you’re choosing the right windows for your home, you may think a lot about the frame type and window panes, but what about the hardware? There’s a lot to consider when choosing the best window hardware, as your choices can directly impact both the function and aesthetic appeal of your windows. That’s why Craftsmen Revival has put together a guide to choosing the best window hardware for function and style.

Understanding the Role of Hardware in a Window’s Function & Style

Different window styles are bound to have different hardware options, but the reality is that the hardware plays a major role in just about every aspect of the window. The locks, cranks, hinges, handles, and/or latches on a window can impact its:

• Safety and security
• Level of ventilation
• Insulation and overall energy efficiency
• Durability and longevity
• Aesthetic appeal

Considering how much your choices of hardware directly correlate with pretty much every aspect of both performance and visual appeal, it’s important to get it all right. Lucky for you, you can lean on the guidance provided here, as well as the expertise of your chosen window contractor. And of course, if you choose to work with our team at Craftsmen Revival, you’ll have an impressive knowledge base to rely on as you make your window customization choices.

Different Window Styles Will Feature Different Types of Window Hardware

In most cases, your choice of window style will lead directly to a logical choice of window hardware, as hardware options typically depend on the window itself. With casement windows, you can expect cranks, multipoint locks, and friction hinges because of the way these windows are operated. Similar hardware is typically included with the design of awning windows, as there will be crank handles and hinges to ensure the window opens and closes as it’s supposed to. For more traditional window styles like double-hung windows, you’ll have sash locks and tilt latches, and sliding windows have pull handles and track rollers to consider.

Of course, if you’re less interested in ventilation and the ability to open and close your windows for fresh air, you can enjoy completely uninterrupted views of the outdoors with the installation of fixed/picture windows. Because these windows don’t open and close, there is either no hardware at all or very minimal hardware.

Working With You to Find the Right Window Style & Hardware for Your Home

When you turn to Craftsmen Revival for an investment in new windows for your home in the Chicagoland area, you’ll have plenty of exciting customization options to choose between. Not only do we offer different window styles and hardware options, but you’ll also want to consider the type of finish and overall aesthetic you’re interested in for your hardware. The good news is that we’ve completed countless window projects for homeowners over the years, so you can rely on our expertise to ensure that you choose the right window hardware to suit your window style, as well as your home’s aesthetic as a whole.

If you’re ready to invest in a window project and you want the help of our proven experts at Craftsmen Revival, contact us today.