How Does a Double Hung Window Operate?
A single hung window has a moveable bottom sash (window pane), which you raise up or down depending on the ventilation you want. Its top sash is fixed. In a double hung window, both the top and bottom sashes can slide up or down. This allows you to change the amount and type of ventilation entering or leaving your home.
To open the lower sash, you have to unlock the sash and slide it up. To open the upper sash, you will first need to unlock the lower sash and lower the upper sash to the desired position. Double hung windows have different types of locks. These include:
- Sash locks that secure the two sashes together and prevent them from opening from the outside
- Vent locks that allow the window to be opened a certain amount for ventilation
Double hung windows are available with frames in different materials. Vinyl windows are the most affordable option while wood double hung windows offer unmatched beauty and excellent durability.
When to Pick These Windows for Your Home
Double hung windows are an excellent option in regions that experience hotter or more humid weather during certain times of the year. By improving ventilation, they can make the heat and humidity of St. Louis summers more bearable.
How Do These Windows Work?
In general, you should consider double hung windows to:
- Let warm air escape your home while letting cool air in
- Usher lots of fresh air in well-used rooms
- Replace windows on the upper floors of your home
These windows are manufactured to a size specific to each individual opening. If you are looking to fit new windows, our experts can help.
What are the Benefits of Double Hung Windows?
Double hung windows offer benefits in a variety of different ways, including appearance, ventilation, ease of cleaning, variety, safety, and energy efficiency. These windows:
- Allow ample sunlight to enter your home and offer good ventilation
- Allow you to regulate airflow according to your comfort level
- If Energy Efficient® Certified, maintain consistent indoor temperature, contributing to energy savings
- Are easy to clean – tilt both sashes inwards to clean the window’s interior and exterior
- Are versatile, suiting various architectural styles
- Are low maintenance
Double pane windows incorporating Low E coatings and argon gas are common in most new homes and window replacements, helping homes achieve nearly 80% greater energy efficiency compared to homes with single pane windows.
Contact Berry Door & Window for Double Hung Window Installation in St. Louis
As a top window replacement company in St. Louis, Missouri, we carry a variety of double hung window styles and perform installation in house. Our window experts can help you select the best windows for your replacement and provide professional installation. Contact us to discuss your window needs by calling (314) 423-DOOR or contacting us online.
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