If your home is based on traditional architecture, you should consider choosing double-hung windows for your next window replacement project. It is the window style that strikes the perfect balance between familiar features and modern flair.
In today’s blog, we discuss the reasons homeowners with traditional homes typically choose double-hung windows.
Double-hung windows evolved from an older, single-sash design. The appropriately named single-hung windows have a fixed top section that functioned like clerestory windows. Double-hung windows improved on the design by having two sashes that allowed more function without sacrificing the traditional design. This has since become the standard window style for nearly every traditional home, particularly in the U.S.
Double-hung windows owe their popularity to their simple design. Opening and closing them is simple and straightforward. Moderately sized double hung windows allow ample amounts of natural light. And if opened the right way – with one opening at the top and another at the bottom – they also enable efficient ventilation even if there is only one window in the room. The double-hung window is also customization-friendly and looks beautiful in just about any architectural style.
Traditional doesn’t mean antiquated, of course. Double-hung windows can have a traditional look without sacrificing the benefits that only modern windows can provide. Renewal by Andersen® double-hung windows feature dual High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass that minimizes heat conduction through the glass. Combined with our Fibrex® material frames, you get superior energy efficiency that helps reduce your monthly energy consumption.
Renewal by Andersen replacement windows are also easy to clean and maintain. The Fibrex material frames require virtually no maintenance, like vinyl frames. The High-Performance Low-E4 glass likewise requires minimal cleaning and has an exterior metal oxide coating that allows water to sheet off the surface to reduce water spotting by up to 99% when activated by sunlight. Our double-hung window sashes can also be tilted inwards for safe and easy indoor cleaning.
If you would like to learn more about double-hung windows and other popular replacement window styles like casement windows, call Renewal by Andersen® of Knoxville today at (866) 609-5033. You may also fill out our contact form to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. We serve Knoxville, TN and nearby areas in Tennessee.
