Windows / Single-Hung
Single-hung window installation
A single-hung window looks like a double-hung from the street, but only the bottom sash moves; the top is fixed. It is a straightforward, cost-conscious choice where the upper sash was never opened anyway.
How it works
The bottom sash slides up to open and down to close, riding in the same jamb tracks as a double-hung. The top sash is sealed in place.
Where it fits well
- Matching a double-hung appearance on a budget
- Ground-floor and easily reached windows where you do not need top-down ventilation
- Rooms where the top sash of the old window was never used
What to weigh
- No top-down venting, and the fixed top sash does not tilt in — exterior cleaning of that pane is from outside
- The price gap with double-hung is often small; worth comparing both at the estimate
Questions
Single-Hung — good to know
Can you tell a single-hung from a double-hung by looking?
Not from across the room. The frames and sightlines are the same. The difference is only that the top sash of a single-hung does not move.
Is single-hung always cheaper than double-hung?
Usually somewhat, but the difference varies by line and size. We will price both so you can decide whether top-down ventilation and tilt-in cleaning of the upper sash are worth it to you.
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