Projecting Windows

Bay, Bow and Garden Windows in Arizona

Windows that push outward from the wall and give a room depth it never had. Architectural presence, light from three directions, and genuine interior space.

20+ Years in Arizona
AZ ROC #294387
Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
Bay and bow window projecting outward from the wall of a home
The Style

What Bay, Bow and Garden Windows Are

All three project beyond the exterior wall. A bay is typically three units set at sharp angles, with a large fixed center and operable flankers. A bow uses four or more units in a gentle curve. A garden window pushes out like a small glass box, usually above a kitchen sink, with a shelf for herbs and plants.

Real added space. A window seat, a reading nook, or a display ledge that simply did not exist before.
Light from three directions. Angled glass pulls in daylight that a flat wall never could.
Serious curb appeal. It is the single most visible upgrade you can make to a front elevation.
Structural work, done right. These carry their own load. Header, support, and flashing details matter enormously, and this is exactly where careless installs fail.
Specs & Options

The Install Matters More Here Than Anywhere Else

A projecting window is part window and part small structure. Get the support and the flashing wrong and no glass package will save it.

Desert Glass Packages

Low-E coatings with a low SHGC, argon fill, and warm-edge spacers. With glass on three planes, at least one of them is catching sun at any hour of the day.

Structure & Support

Properly sized headers, cable or knee-brace support beneath the seat board, an insulated seat and soffit, and flashing detailed so monsoon runoff never finds the wall cavity.

Configurations

Bay for maximum projection and a true window seat. Bow for a softer arc and more glass. Garden for a kitchen greenhouse box with a real growing shelf.

Not sure which style fits your home?

Tell us about your windows and we’ll recommend the perfect match, free of charge and with zero pressure.

Quick Answers

Bay, Bow & Garden FAQs

Bay or bow? What is the actual difference?

Angles. A bay uses three units at sharper angles and projects further from the wall, which is what gives you a true window seat. A bow uses four or more units in a gentle arc and reads softer. Bays give you more projection; bows give you more glass.

Is this a structural change to my house?

At least partially, yes. A projecting window carries its own weight and needs a properly sized header, support beneath the seat board, and correct flashing. This is not a swap-and-caulk job, and it is precisely where a lot of bad installs come apart two summers later.

Will a garden window cook my herbs?

On a west or south wall, without the right glass, absolutely. A low-SHGC package and sensible placement keep it a growing space rather than a greenhouse oven. We will tell you honestly if the wall you have picked is a bad idea.

Do these need a permit?

Often, because they involve structural work. We handle city submittals and inspections when your scope requires them, and we supply the drawings and spec sheets your HOA board will ask for.

Premium Brands. Expert Installation.

The right windows, installed right the first time.

We pair top-rated, desert-tested products with installers who treat your home like their own. See which brand and glass package fits your home and budget, on the house.

Book My Free Consultation
Explore More

Other Window Styles We Install

The styles that most often appear inside, or instead of, a bay or bow assembly.

Areas We Serve

Window & Door Installation Across Arizona

Our crews work across the Phoenix Valley and Southern Arizona — from historic homes to brand-new master-planned communities. Browse our service areas below, or call (480) 447-5602 for a free in-home estimate.