Do you need replacement windows in Ontario, CA? One popular type of window happens to be the double hung window variety. But what are they? What benefits do they offer? With double hung windows, the two sashes in the frame are operable. With a single hung window, the top sash in the frame is stationary while the bottom sash in the frame is operable. Here’s a look at some of the pros and cons of double hung windows.
Pros
Options: While vinyl windows are the most popular type of window, double hung windows are the most popular style of window. You can therefore expect to find all sorts of double hung window colors. So if you’re the picky sort who has to have everything looking just so, you’ll be well served with double hung windows. In addition to different color options, you can choose double hung windows in different materials like vinyl and wood.
Ventilation: With double hung windows, you can get air flow in your home by opening up the sashes. Ventilation is better with double hung windows — where there are two operable sashes — than with single hung windows — where only one of the two sashes is operable. Also consider that a double hung window is a good pick if you plan to install a window air conditioner at some point.
Cons
Maintenance: Any replacement window will require some level of maintenance. With double hung windows, you’ll need to lubricate the tracks so that the sash slides or glides with minimal effort on your part. However, you’ll typically only need to do hardware maintenance once annually. Another maintenance issue to be mindful of is the spring used to ensure that the sash stays put when you raise or lower it. The spring can sometimes fail, but that can easily be remedied by swapping out the faulty one and replacing it with a new one.
Air Leaks Possible Over Time: Double hung windows are great, but they don’t rank as high as some other types of windows when it comes to airtightness. What this means is that double hung windows, as they get older, sometimes develop air leaks. You will be able to combat some of these problems with some caulking or weatherstripping.
While there are pros and cons with most any product, you won’t have made a bad choice if you go with double hung windows for your home. It just might be the case, however, that some window types are more suitable than others for your home or for certain rooms in your home. For the help you need in getting the right Ontario, CA replacement windows, get in touch with us at Ameristar Windows. You can reach us by phone at (951) 354-2711 or stop by our showroom at 3453 Chicago Ave Riverside, CA 92507. We make, install, and stand behind our products, and we’ll meet or beat the prices of any legitimate competitors. You have nothing to lose. So call or visit us today!
