Whenever
people hear the word “window”, they immediately think about a
fixture consisting of glass panes that are arranged either vertically
or horizontally. This “classic” image of a window is a testament
to the popularity of double
hung windows, which consist of two glass panes arranged in the
same manner. When or where they were first invented may have been
lost to history, but their proliferation across the world is proof of
the success of this design.
Double hung
windows are very common simply because they are the most versatile
window styles out there: they fit perfectly to a Colonial-era house
or a Digital Age home. Since they only consist of two panes or
sashes, double hung windows, especially the modern versions that have
tilt-out sashes, are also easier to clean than other types. Finally,
their ease of operation makes it easy to set up air conditioning
units and screens directly on the windows.
As
far as energy-efficiency is concerned, however, double hung windows
are a mixed bag. On one hand, they can be weather-stripped easily,
thanks to their simplistic design. On the other hand these windows
aren’t exactly as airtight as the other window types. Fortunately,
newer windows have mitigated this issue with advanced construction;
decades-old double hung windows are now the only ones that have this
problem.
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