Window guide

Bay and bow windows

Projecting multi-unit assemblies that add interior space — a carpentry job as much as a window job.

What to know

  • A bay is typically three units at angles; a bow is four or more in a curve.
  • Head support and a small roof are not optional — budget carpentry, not just glass.
  • Ask who flashing and the bay roof is warranted by.

More than three windows

A bay uses three units at angles; a bow uses four or more in a gentle curve. Both project from the wall, so they need head support, a small roof, and careful flashing. Installation is framing and roofing as much as glazing, which is why the price is a project, not a per-sash number.

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