Phoenix Bay and Bow Windows
Bay and Bow Windows in Phoenix, AZ
Windows that project out from the wall for more light and space, built with Low-E glass and a sealed top.
Phoenix Bay and Bow Windows
Windows that project out from the wall for more light and space, built with Low-E glass and a sealed top.
Bay and bow windows in Phoenix add something a flat window can't: a little extra room. The window projects out from the wall, making space for a seat, plants or a breakfast nook, and lets light in from several angles.
A bay window usually has three panels: a large center window with two angled side windows. A bow window uses four or more panels in a gentle curve.
Because they stick out from the house, these windows need proper support underneath and a sealed roof on top. In Phoenix the glass matters too, since more glass means more sun.
A center picture window with two operable side windows for airflow.
Four or more equal panels in a gentle arc for a wider view.
A built-in seat inside the bay, finished to match the room.
Swapping a leaking or single-pane bay for a new sealed unit.
| Window | Panels | Shape | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay | Usually 3 | Angled | Deeper |
| Bow | 4 or more | Curved | Shallower, wider |
Either style can use Low-E glass, which matters with this much glass facing the sun.
Cables or brackets carry the weight so the window doesn't sag.
The small roof over the window has to shed monsoon rain.
More glass means more sun. Low-E glass keeps the nook comfortable.
The top and bottom of the bay need insulation like any wall.
Pricing depends on the size, number of panels, frame material and glass. A bow window with more panels costs more than a three-panel bay.
Seats, roof covers and wall work for new openings add to the job. Replacing an existing bay in the same opening is less work than adding one.
Tell us about the windows and what's bothering you about them. We'll set up a time to measure.
Free estimate, no obligation
We measure and check the wall and what's above the window.
The old window comes out and the opening is prepared, with a permit for any enlargement.
The unit is set, supported and sealed, with a roof cover on top.
Seat, trim and stucco are finished and the area is cleaned.
A bay usually has three angled panels. A bow has four or more panels in a curve.
Yes, though it may need wall work and a permit if the opening changes size.
Not when the top is properly sealed and covered. Older bays often leak at the roof.
Yes. Seats can be built in and finished to match the room.