One of the pleasant options available when you
replace your old windows is the opportunity to put 
in a more decorative window than the one you are
removing. The most popular of the up-grade windows
are the Bay, Bow, or Garden Window.
Bay Window 
A Bay Window has three glass units - usually two
operating on the side of one fixed in the center. The
Bay Window can have double-hung or casement win-
dows for the operating units and a picture window 
for the fixed center unit. The two operating units are
usually at a 30 degree, 45 degree, or 90 degree angle
to the wall of the house, and the center fixed unit is
usually larger than the two flanking operating units.
Bow Window 
A Bow Window has three or more, up to 5, glass
units of the same size and two or more of them 
are operating units. In fact, all the units can be 
operating. Bow Window units form a gentle curve
since each unit is usually only angled at 10 degrees
from the adjacent window unit. 
Garden Window 
Garden Windows are similar to a 90 degree Bay
Window but have a sloped roof of glass, and can have
the front panel operate as well as the two side units.
Each Bay and Bow Window is factory assembled
with a structural, (1" or thicker) weathertight 
laminated headboard, seat board, and side panels. 
Garden Windows have the seat board and side
panels but with the glass roof panel, there is no
need for a headboard.
Because they are factory pre-assembled, they can be
mounted as a unit. However, they usually cannot be
installed to the blindstop as in other vinyl window
products. Installation can only be done by removing
the old window frame along with the old sash.
Once the old frame is removed, the Bay or Bow
Window can be custom made to any size. It is struc-
turally integrated, and can be placed in the opening
without making any major changes to the
opening. 
Installing Bay, Bow,
and Garden Windows
Window Fitters Guide to Window Installation 
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Custom-sized Garden Windows can replace any standard window.
SAMPLE MANUAL

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