Adding a bay or bow window instantly transforms a room and the way you use it. The window seat may become your favorite reading nook or a place to display your favorite plants or collectibles. Either type of window enhances your home from the outside by lending extra architectural detail. No matter what your preference is in the conversation about bay windows vs. bow windows in Pittsburgh, rely on Window Installation Specialists for sales and service.
A bay window is distinguished by a large fixed window in the center with a vent or fixed window on each side. This creates an angular expanse of glass and frame that extends out from a house. In contrast, a bow window is made up of four or five windows that form a gentle curve that juts out from a structure. The individual windows can be fixed or vent.
Bow and bay windows can be customized to fit your lifestyle needs with various combinations of picture, casement, and double-hung windows in an array of styles, colors, and materials. Count on our window installation specialists to include extra safety features such as using tempered safety glass and brackets for additional support. Call Melissa today for more information about bow or bay window installation.
Contact us today to choose a specialty bow or bay window for your house. We proudly serve customers in the Greater Pittsburgh area of southwestern Pennsylvania.
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The Window Installation Specialists installers are all certified InstallationMasters™, so you know they have significant window installation experience and are properly trained and skilled; they are technically carpenters. Our installers are specialists who have also completed nationwide training and certification replacement windows and exterior glass doors in residential and light commercial markets.
Our window replacement experts care about their work. Unlike many of our window replacement competitors, our window installers are not independent contractors, but full-time employees of Window Installation Specialists. Our uniformed window installers are fully insured with general liability, auto, and worker’s compensation too.
Bay and Bow
- Available with casement windows in the following styles: 30° bay, 45° bay and 90° box bay; 10° bow
- Available with double-hung windows in the following styles: 30° bay, 45° bay
- Wood protected by vinyl or Fibrex® composite exterior
Bay and Bow
- Available with casement windows in the following styles: 30° bay, 45° bay, 90° bay and 10° bow
- Available with double-hung windows in the following styles: 30° bay, 45° bay
- Wood protected by aluminum exterior
- Custom colors, interior woods and stains
A-Series
100 Series
frequently asked questions
- Bay windows typically consist of three window panels: a large fixed picture window in the center and two smaller windows on either side, angled outward from the wall.
- Bow windows are made up of four or more window panels arranged in a curved shape, creating a more rounded appearance than bay windows.
- Andersen: Offers bay and bow windows made from wood with protective composite exteriors (Fibrex®), which require minimal maintenance.
- Marvin: Offers bay and bow windows in wood or fiberglass, including the durable Ultrex® fiberglass for enhanced strength and weather resistance.
- Pella: Offers wood, fiberglass, and vinyl options for bay and bow windows, with customizable finishes to match various home styles.
Yes, bay and bow windows from Andersen, Marvin, and Pella are designed for energy efficiency. These windows feature insulated glass options, low-E coatings, and weather-resistant frames to reduce heat transfer and improve home comfort.
Bay and bow windows are more expensive than standard window types due to their larger size and complexity. Depending on the material and custom options, prices range from $1,500 to $5,000 per window for Andersen, Marvin, and Pella. Installation costs can add to this price.
Bay and bow windows are more expensive than standard window types due to their larger size and complexity. Depending on the material and custom options, prices range from $1,500 to $5,000 per window for Andersen, Marvin, and Pella. Installation costs can add to this price.
- Andersen: Offers a 20-year warranty on glass and 10-year warranty on other components, including the Fibrex composite exterior.
- Marvin: Provides a 20-year warranty on glass and a 10-year warranty on other materials for bay and bow windows.
- Pella: Offers a limited lifetime warranty on its bay and bow windows, covering defects in materials and craftsmanship for long-term protection.