5 Things about a Double-Hung Window That Make It So Popular

One of the most popular window styles in the United States is the double-hung window. It's made up of two sashes that slide up and down and can also be tilted inward. If you're considering a home improvement project, these are all the benefits you can weigh in on by installing double-hung windows:

1. I Like What I See: Added Visual Appeal

The style of a double-hung window is incredibly versatile, which makes them the right choice to adapt to the taste of the house, whether it's traditional or contemporary. A more aesthetic variant of the double-hung window is one with muntins — i.e., vertical barriers that divide a large sash into smaller blocks of glass.

 

2. Let the Air In: More Ventilation

A double-hung window offers greater control over the amount of ventilation within the house. Opening both the top and bottom sashes halfway will allow the warm, humid air trapped within to escape from the top half while allowing the cold air to seep in from the bottom half to create a recirculating effect. You can throw in a screen over the top if you wish to keep the sashes open throughout the day without having to deal with the bugs.

Compared to the single-hung window, a double-hung window allows for more ventilation, which reduces the need to turn on the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, thus accounting for lowered utility bills.

3. People Tryna Drain Me of My Energy: Increased Energy Efficiency

Back in the day, windows weren't designed to be energy efficient. They just sat around looking pretty all day. Fast forward to today, where we're cramped under the burden of paying off electricity bills, we can do with some energy-efficient solutions.

Did you know doors and windows can lose up to 25 percent of the total house heat? Double-hung windows reduce energy loss — i.e., the prevention of cool air from escaping and warm air from entering, or vice versa. In addition, proper installation of energy-efficient double-hung windows can guarantee a reduction in drafts to make the home more comfortable.

 

4. Oh Well, the Safety Dance: Better Safety

Safety should be your topmost priority when you live in a house with kids, pets, or both. A double-hung window can be treated as the opposite of that of a single-hung window, i.e., fixing the bottom sash and allowing the top sash of the window to remain operable. This will keep any children or pets from falling out.

Moreover, these windows can't be pushed outwards, making them safe for passersby on walkways, patios, and decks. They can also be locked shut completely to keep any intruders from breaking in during the night.

5. I Love Her Maintenance: Supplemental Easy Maintenance

The ability to tilt the sashes inward also makes it easier to clean both sides of the window from within the house, which is great for residents on the upper floors. Some double-hung window models also allow the sashes to be removed completely for cleaning. Apart from that, all you need to do for your double-hung window is regularly inspect the moving mechanical hardware (such as the chain or cord handing over the pulley) and lubricate them when necessary.

Make Way for EcoView-WDS in the South

EcoView-WDS is a leading factory-direct replacement home windows provider of windows and doors in the South, operational in Pensacola, FL, and Daphne, AL. The company, EcoView Windows, offers the most energy-efficient double-hung windows for Florida and Alabama homeowners. These are impact-resistant windows made from impact-resistant laminated glass to keep the hurricanes out of your home! Get a free quote for windows and exterior doors in Pensacola, Florida, and Daphne, Alabama, from a PRO-Advisor at EcoView-WDS.

EcoView Doors is a sister company of EcoView Windows, providing door replacement services in Pensacola, Florida, and Daphne, Alabama. Search for the best steel doors and fiberglass doors for exterior door replacement at EcoView Doors.

Why EcoView Windows Makes Use Of

1. Vinyl Frames

A window frame made of vinyl is a byproduct of polyvinyl chloride combined with ultraviolet light stabilizers to keep the material from breaking down when exposed to the sun. Vinyl frames don't require painting, have excellent moisture resistance, and can be filled with insulation gas for thermal superiority to their counterparts. It's resistant to cracking, chipping, peeling, and warping as well.

2. Low Emissivity Coatings

EcoView Windows uses the SolarFlect™ Low-E insulating glass technology that lowers the U-factor (i.e., the transmission rate for non-solar hear flow) and the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). The lower the SHGC, the greater the shading ability of the window and the lesser the transfer of solar heat.  

A Low-E coating on the glass pane appears as a transparent metallic oxide layer, which controls the transfer of heat and manages solar heat gain. Manufacturing a window with a low emissivity coating prevents energy loss by 30 to 50 percent.

 

3. Multiple Glass Panes

The double-pane or dual-pane glass holds two layers of glass together using a spacer and spacer. On the other hand, a triple pane glass holds three glass layers help using a frame and two spacers. Argon gas is filled within the airspace(s) to minimize the transfer of heat and offer better insulation. The incorporation of an extra layer of glass with insulating gas creates a layer of protection against external climate conditions.