Take a look at any home in your neighborhood, including your own, and chances are you’ll find a double-hung window in at least one of the exterior walls. In today’s post, Austin Pro Siding, Windows & Roofing takes a look at why double-hung windows are a timeless and popular style.
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It works in any home style. No matter the architectural style, double-hung windows fit right in. The traditional configuration, typically found on Colonial-style homes, consists of sash and molding with a simple profile and symmetrically-arranged grilles. A streamlined configuration, usually without grilles, is typically seen on modern style homes. The right combination of colors, finishes, hardware and accessories will help ensure a great fit with your home.
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It’s easy to clean. Most of today’s double-hung windows feature sashes that can be tilted for easy cleaning while indoors. In addition to the convenience, this feature makes upper-story double-hung windows easy to clean because it eliminates the risk of fall injuries caused by cleaning the house from the exterior.
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It’s familiar. Since it’s found in most homes, you’d be hard-pressed to find a person who doesn’t know how to open and close a double-hung window. This level of familiarity makes double-hung windows ideal as egress windows, which require quick and easy operation so as not to block an exit during emergencies.
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It can provide ample ventilation. To create airflow for ventilation, you need two openings. One functions as the exhaust vent that releases stale indoor air, which creates a pressure differential that pulls fresh air through the second opening. This can be easily done with two windows, but what if the room can only have one window? This is where a double-hung window comes in handy. Simply open both sashes and position both in the middle of the frame to create openings at the top and bottom.
Austin Pro Siding, Windows & Roofing offers quality replacement windows from trusted brands, including Andersen®, Simonton and Don Young. Give us a call at (210) 906-0046, or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation. We serve communities in San Antonio.
