Double-hung windows are a classic option that coordinates with almost any style of home in Dayton. These windows consist of two sliding sashes mounted one on top of the other in a single frame. The top window slides down and the bottom window slides up, so there are two ways to open the window. Drive down almost any street, and the majority of homes will have at least some double-hung windows. But how much do you really know about this window style and its benefits for your Dayton home?
Double-hung windows are safe for children and pets.
Do you worry about your curious cat or your adventurous toddler falling through an open window? With double-hung replacement windows, you have to worry a lot less. You can open the top portion of the window, which is typically four or five feet up the wall — out of reach from children and pets. Just make sure you do not place any furniture near the window that would allow your pet or toddler to climb and access the window opening.
Double-hung windows can be very efficient.
Casement and fixed windows are often held up as the most efficient window options for your Dayton home. But this does not mean double-hung windows are inefficient. New double-hung windows are easy to close and lock, and they fit tightly into their frames, reducing leaks. If you choose specialty, low-e glass options, like SmartSun™ glass, your windows will be even more efficient. Fibrex®, a composite frame material, is also a more efficient, insulating choice than the vinyl used to frame lower-quality double-hung windows.
Double-hung windows are easily fitted with grilles.
Changing the style of your double-hung windows is easy. The two-pane style of these windows is very compatible with grilles. Add a prairie-style grille for a more country look, or an equal light grille for a very modern appearance. You can leave some windows without grilles and add grilles to others, depending on your personal preferences.
Double-hung windows are very compatible with window air conditioners.
Some Dayton home owners still rely on window air conditioner units, either as a sole source of home cooling or a supplemental source. Although there are some portable air conditioners designed to vent out casement windows and other window styles, most window air conditioner units are specifically designed for use in double-hung windows. The bottom sash opens just wide enough for the air conditioner, and then rests on top of the air conditioner to hold it in place.
Double-hung windows are easy to clean.
In the past, hung windows got a bit of a bad reputation as being hard to clean. This was true of older, single-hung windows, in which the top pane was fixed within the sash. Today’s double-hung windows, on the other hand, are very easy to clean. Both sashes fold inward, so you can wipe the outside of the window from the inside of your home. This saves you from having to climb a ladder or hire a professional window cleaner to keep your windows clean.If you are looking for an attractive, low-maintenance, versatile window style, you can’t go wrong with double-hung windows. Today’s double-hung windows are energy-efficient and come in many colors. Contact Renewal by Andersen to learn more about our window replacement options or to schedule a free consultation in your Dayton home.
