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Bay and bow windows project outward from the wall to add natural light, architectural detail, and additional interior depth to a room. Whether you prefer the defined angles of a bay window or the softer curve of a bow window, both styles create a dramatic focal point inside and outside the home.
Broadview installs custom bay and bow replacement windows throughout Columbus and Central Ohio using trained in-house installation crews and energy-efficient product options from Andersen, ProVia, Marvin, and Simonton.
AERIS™ windows represent the pinnacle of modern window technology, combining sleek design with unparalleled energy efficiency. These innovative windows feature a unique multi-layer glass system that provides superior insulation, keeping your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter. The AERIS™ line also incorporates advanced soundproofing technology, creating a peaceful indoor environment by significantly reducing outside noise. With their durable construction and low-maintenance materials, AERIS™ windows are built to last, offering homeowners both beauty and functionality for years to come. Experience the difference with AERIS™ - where cutting-edge technology meets timeless style.
AERIS WINDOW COLORS
AERIS™ wood-clad windows offer a perfect blend of durability and natural beauty, now available in an inspiring palette of colors. Our curated selection ranges from rich, warm wood tones to contemporary hues, allowing you to seamlessly match your home's interior and exterior design. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of Deep Mahogany, the fresh appeal of Coastal White, or the modern sophistication of Slate Gray, AERIS™ has a color to complement every architectural style. Each finish is expertly applied to protect the wood while enhancing its natural grain, ensuring long-lasting beauty and performance. With AERIS™ wood-clad window colors, you can create a personalized look that reflects your unique taste and elevates your home's curb appeal.
Aeris Oak Stains
Roasted Cashew
Honey Whet
Almond
Ginger
Caramel
English Chestnut
Truffle
Aged Barrel
Espresso
Urban Barnwood
Ebony On Oak
Cherry Stains
Cider
Toffee
American Cherry
Natural Bark
Nutmeg
Hazelnut
Cinnamon
Coffee Bean
Ebony
Maple Stains
Beechnut
Ebony Maple
English Walnut
Fruitwood
Natural
Standard Paint Colors
Snow Mist
Café Cream
Eggshell
Toasted Coconut
Sandpiper Beige
Sandstone
Clay
Tudor Brown
Rustic Bronze
Nightfall
Coal Black
Sterling Gray
Geneva Blue
Enzian Blue
Forest Green
Evergreen
Autumn Red
Mountain Berry
Vallis Red
Trending Paint Colors
Desert
Cocoa
Dove Tail
Artic Blue
RainFall
Deep Waters
Pistachio
Eucalyptus
Sea Green
Daybreak
Burnt Sienna
Dusty Rose
Blush
Antique
AERIS HARDWARE SELECTION
AERIS™ windows are complemented by an array of premium hardware options, designed to enhance both form and function. Our selection includes sleek, modern handles, classic cranks, and elegant locking mechanisms, each crafted to provide smooth operation and reliable security. Choose from a variety of finishes including brushed nickel, oil-rubbed bronze, and polished chrome to perfectly match your home's interior style. AERIS™ hardware is not just about looks – it's engineered for durability and ease of use, ensuring that your windows operate flawlessly for years to come. With options for casement, double-hung, and sliding windows, AERIS™ hardware allows you to customize your windows to suit your specific needs and aesthetic preferences, adding the perfect finishing touch to your home's windows.
Broadview Windows offers a wide variety of door glass options to customize the look, privacy, and performance of your entry door. Choices include clear glass for natural light, privacy glass in different textures and patterns, and decorative glass featuring elegant designs or stained glass effects.
CLEAR GLASS OPTIONS: Clarity and Strength for Every Need
Our clear glass options provide the perfect balance of visibility, durability, and customization for your windows. Choose from a range of glass types to suit your specific requirements:
ANNEALED GLASS: The standard in window glass, annealed glass offers excellent clarity and a smooth surface. It's ideal for most residential applications where safety glass is not required.
TEMPERED GLASS: For areas requiring increased safety, tempered glass is heat-treated to be significantly stronger than annealed glass. If broken, it shatters into small, rounded pieces, reducing the risk of injury.
SINGLE, DOUBLE, OR TRIPLE STRENGTH: Customize the thickness of your glass for enhanced performance:
Single Strength: Lightweight and suitable for smaller windows
Double Strength: Offers increased durability and sound insulation
Triple Strength: Provides maximum strength and noise reduction, ideal for large windows or harsh environments
Each option in our clear glass line is designed to meet specific needs, ensuring you get the perfect combination of clarity, strength, and efficiency for your home.
ENDURE™ windows are the epitome of long-lasting performance and sophisticated style for your home. Engineered to withstand the harshest elements, these windows live up to their name by offering exceptional resistance to weathering, fading, and wear. The innovative construction of ENDURE™ windows incorporates advanced materials that ensure superior energy efficiency, helping to reduce your heating and cooling costs year-round. With their sleek profiles and crystal-clear glass, ENDURE™ windows enhance your home's natural light and provide unobstructed views. Available in a variety of styles and finishes, these windows are designed to complement any architectural design while providing peace of mind through their robust build quality. Choose ENDURE™ windows for a beautiful, low-maintenance solution that will stand the test of time and elevate your home's comfort and value for decades to come.
Endure Color Selections
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CLEAR GLASS OPTIONS: Clarity and Strength for Every Need
Our clear glass options provide the perfect balance of visibility, durability, and customization for your windows. Choose from a range of glass types to suit your specific requirements:
ANNEALED GLASS: The standard in window glass, annealed glass offers excellent clarity and a smooth surface. It's ideal for most residential applications where safety glass is not required.
TEMPERED GLASS: For areas requiring increased safety, tempered glass is heat-treated to be significantly stronger than annealed glass. If broken, it shatters into small, rounded pieces, reducing the risk of injury.
SINGLE, DOUBLE, OR TRIPLE STRENGTH: Customize the thickness of your glass for enhanced performance:
Single Strength: Lightweight and suitable for smaller windows
Double Strength: Offers increased durability and sound insulation
Triple Strength: Provides maximum strength and noise reduction, ideal for large windows or harsh environments
Each option in our clear glass line is designed to meet specific needs, ensuring you get the perfect combination of clarity, strength, and efficiency for your home.
ASPECT™ windows redefine the way you view the world from inside your home. These cutting-edge windows are designed to maximize your visual connection with the outdoors while providing superior performance. Featuring expansive glass areas and slim, streamlined frames, ASPECT™ windows create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces, flooding your rooms with natural light and panoramic views. But ASPECT™ isn't just about looks – these windows incorporate advanced thermal technology to maintain optimal indoor temperatures and reduce energy costs. The durable construction ensures long-lasting operation, while the easy-to-clean surfaces make maintenance a breeze. Available in a range of styles from picture windows to casements, ASPECT™ windows can be customized to suit any home design. Experience a new perspective on comfort and style with ASPECT™ windows – where form and function align to enhance your living space.
CLEAR GLASS OPTIONS:Clarity and Strength for Every Need
Our clear glass options provide the perfect balance of visibility, durability, and customization for your windows. Choose from a range of glass types to suit your specific requirements:
ANNEALED GLASS:The standard in window glass, annealed glass offers excellent clarity and a smooth surface. It's ideal for most residential applications where safety glass is not required.
TEMPERED GLASS:For areas requiring increased safety, tempered glass is heat-treated to be significantly stronger than annealed glass. If broken, it shatters into small, rounded pieces, reducing the risk of injury.
SINGLE, DOUBLE, OR TRIPLE STRENGTH:Customize the thickness of your glass for enhanced performance:
Single Strength: Lightweight and suitable for smaller windows
Double Strength: Offers increased durability and sound insulation
Triple Strength: Provides maximum strength and noise reduction, ideal for large windows or harsh environments
Each option in our clear glass line is designed to meet specific needs, ensuring you get the perfect combination of clarity, strength, and efficiency for your home.
ECOLITE™ vinyl windows offer the perfect combination of environmental consciousness and practical performance. These innovative windows are crafted from high-quality, recyclable vinyl that's engineered to provide exceptional energy efficiency without compromising on style. The advanced multi-chamber design of ECOLITE™ frames creates superior insulation, helping to reduce your home's energy consumption and lower utility bills. Despite their robust construction, ECOLITE™ windows are remarkably lightweight, making installation quick and easy. Available in a variety of styles and finishes, these windows can complement any home aesthetic while requiring minimal maintenance. With their resistance to fading, peeling, and warping, ECOLITE™ vinyl windows maintain their attractive appearance for years to come. Choose ECOLITE™ for an eco-friendly window solution that doesn't sacrifice on quality or appearance – a smart investment for your home and the planet.
What Is the Difference Between a Bay and Bow Window?
Bay Windows A bay window typically uses three window units:
one large center window
two angled side windows
The side windows are commonly set at:
30-degree angles
45-degree angles
90-degree angles
Bay windows create a more defined angular appearance and typically project farther from the wall.
Bow Windows Bow windows use four or more connected windows arranged in a gentle curve. Compared to bays, bow windows:
create a softer appearance
allow more glass area
span wider openings
work especially well on larger walls
Which One Is Right for Your Home?
Choose Bay Windows If You Want:
stronger architectural angles
a more traditional Colonial appearance
deeper projection
a built-in bench-seat look
Choose Bow Windows If You Want:
softer curves
wider glass areas
panoramic views
a more elegant transitional appearance
What Bay & Bow Windows Add to a Room
Additional Interior Depth
Most bay windows project approximately:
12–18 inches outward
Most bow windows project approximately:
8–14 inches outward
This creates usable interior space often used for:
seating
storage
décor
reading nooks
plant displays
More Natural Light Replacing a flat wall opening with multiple glass surfaces dramatically increases daylight inside the room.
Expanded Sightlines Angled or curved side windows improve peripheral outdoor views compared to flat picture windows.
Increased Curb Appeal Bay and bow windows become major architectural focal points on many Central Ohio homes.
Where Bay & Bow Windows Work Best
Living Rooms One of the most common locations for adding: light visual depth expanded outdoor views
Dining Rooms Bay windows work especially well in dining spaces overlooking backyards and patios.
Primary Bedrooms A bay or bow configuration can create a natural seating alcove or reading area.
Family Rooms & Dens Projection depth can help visually expand narrower rooms.
Where Bay & Bow Windows May Not Be Ideal
Tight Property-Line Setbacks Because these windows project outward, local zoning setbacks may affect sizing options.
Existing Porch Roof Conflicts The projection roof cap may interfere with:
covered porches
patio roofs
existing rooflines
Difficult Exterior Finishes Brick, stone, and stucco transitions may require additional custom finish work.
Broadview evaluates all of these conditions during the consultation process.
Important Structural Considerations
Bay & Bow Windows Are Structural Installations Unlike many standard replacement windows, bay and bow windows project outward and require additional structural support.
Support systems may include:
overhead support cables
reinforced framing
structural sub-support systems
Roof Cap Construction Matters Most bay and bow windows require a small protective roof cap above the projection.
Common roof-cap options include:
asphalt shingles
standing seam metal
copper finishes
Proper flashing and waterproofing are critical to long-term performance.
Bench Seat Design If homeowners plan to actively sit on the bench area, additional structural support may be required.
Broadview reviews:
seating expectations
support framing
insulation requirements
finish options
during the estimate process.
Best Fit for Bay & Bow Windows
Best For
✅ Living rooms ✅ Dining rooms ✅ Front-elevation upgrades ✅ Homes needing additional light ✅ Reading nooks & bench seating
Most bay window projects take approximately two to three days, while larger bow windows may require additional time depending on structural and finish conditions.
Architecturally appropriate bay and bow windows can improve curb appeal, natural light, and perceived interior space.
Ready for a Free Bay or Bow Window Estimate?
Broadview installs custom bay and bow replacement windows throughout Columbus and Central Ohio using trained in-house crews and energy-efficient product options.
We’ll evaluate your opening, review structural and zoning considerations, explain your options, and provide a clear written estimate tailored to your home.
No pressure. No gimmicks. Just experienced local guidance and professional installation.
