It’s uncommon for residential houses not to have double-hung windows, regardless of their architectural style. In today’s post, Renewal by Andersen® of Sacramento shares a look at the advantages of double-hung windows and what makes them so timeless and popular.
Aesthetically Adaptable
Double-hung windows have the classic appeal and familiar design that, with the right combination of colors, hardware and accessories, work with any architectural style. For example, white or natural wood finish and colonial-style grilles are popular with traditional home styles. The grille pattern can be changed for specific styles like Federal or Colonial.
Efficient Ventilation
To achieve natural airflow within a room, there has to be two openings: one for venting stale air, another for pulling in fresh air. Double-hung windows can be opened in such a way that you have both openings in one window, which makes it ideal for rooms of any size, even those that can only fit one window. Regular ventilation by opening the windows about 15 minutes flushes out odors and indoor air pollutants, which can help maintain indoor air quality.
Easy Cleaning and Maintenance
Double hung windows are easy to clean and maintain. The sashes can be tilted out, which makes window cleaning easier, and more importantly, safer from inside your home. Combined with low-maintenance frames, keeping double-hung windows in great shape has never been easier. We have made such features standard on all our replacement windows, including our low-maintenance Fibrex® material frames.
Easy to Operate
Modern double-hung windows are equipped with counterweighted sashes, which makes it easy to lift the sashes regardless of its weight, making it accessible even to those who have limited arm strength. This helps avoid accidentally slamming the windows shut on your hands. Also, easy operation is an important building code requirement for egress windows, or windows that function as emergency exits. This is why double-hung windows are the go-to window style for bedroom windows.
Renewal by Andersen® of Sacramento is your leading provider of double-hung and picture windows. Give us a call at (916) 779-5800. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve customers in Sacramento, CA, and the surrounding communities.
