Windows / Double-Hung
Double-hung window installation
The default window for most homes in this area, and for good reason: two sashes that both move, a tilt-in feature for cleaning from inside, and a profile that suits nearly every traditional and colonial exterior.
How it works
Both the top and bottom sash slide vertically in the frame. Opening the top sash lets warm air out near the ceiling while the bottom stays closed; opening the bottom draws cooler air in. Modern units tilt inward so you can clean the outside glass from indoors.
Where it fits well
- Colonial, cape and traditional exteriors where a divided-light look is wanted
- Bedrooms and living spaces where you want controllable ventilation
- Replacing existing double-hung windows without changing the opening
- Upper floors where cleaning the exterior from outside is impractical
What to weigh
- A double-hung sash covers half the opening when open — a casement of the same size ventilates more
- Grille patterns, sash colors and glass packages are chosen to match the rest of the house
- Older openings are rarely perfectly square; a proper replacement is scribed and insulated to fit
Questions
Double-Hung — good to know
Can I get a double-hung window that matches my existing ones?
Usually, yes. We match the sightlines, grille pattern, exterior color and glass as closely as the manufacturer's current options allow, and we note the spec so later phases match too.
Do double-hung windows tilt in for cleaning?
The current-generation units we install do. Both sashes release and tilt inward so the exterior glass can be cleaned from inside the room.
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