Most homeowners prefer double-hung windows because they’re easy to operate and provide maximum ventilation. You can open both top and bottom sashes, allowing hot air to escape in summer while cool air comes pouring through in spring.
Single hung windows tend to cost less, yet may not seal properly at their top edge, compromising your energy efficiency and compromising energy savings.
Replacement Window Rebate Programs
Double hung windows offer an aesthetic that blends well into many architectural styles, and rebate programs exist to help save you money when purchasing these energy efficient options.
Double-hung windows offer more ventilation than single-hung windows, making them the perfect solution for hot climates or spaces that feel stuffy.
Double hung windows feature tilt inward screens that make cleaning much simpler than single-hung ones, particularly suited to upper floors or hard-to-reach places. However, it should be remembered that double-hung windows often come equipped with lead weights which must be properly disposed of as part of their disposal process.
Double Hung Tilt Windows
Double hung tilt windows are an attractive, classic window style that offer homeowners comfort and energy efficiency. Their two operable sashes allow homeowners to control ventilation as the top can be open/closed while ventilation control for ventilation occurs from below.
Colonial, Craftsman and Victorian homes tend to favor bay windows; however they can also be found in any design home. Bay windows are among the most sought after choices for new construction and replacement applications alike.
One of the key advantages of double hung windows is their tilt-in sash design, making cleaning simple and quick. This feature can be especially handy for second and third-story windows as it negates the need to climb ladders to clean exterior glass surfaces. Furthermore, double hungs are safer for children and pets as they can be opened from inside the house; however, they aren’t as airtight as other window types like casement windows.
Marvin’s Ultimate Double Hung Window
Marvin Ultimate double hung windows feature Ultrex pultruded fiberglass, an innovative thermoset material that resists chalking and erosion, to provide exceptional insulation properties in areas with extreme temperatures. They boast one of the highest insulation values among window products, making this ideal for these environments.
Marvin windows provide you with many color choices for both exterior and interior use, which won’t fade over time – giving you maximum enjoyment from your window purchase for years.
Marvin also offers its Ultimate Insert window, which makes upgrading windows without taking down existing frames and wood stops an option for older homes with wooden double hung windows. Available in various sizes and round top styles and featuring customizable designs including an array of simulated divided lite patterns as well as ten hardware finishes, it can help bring in natural light while improving home aesthetics.
Integrity Double Hung Window
Integrity double hung windows are an excellent choice for historic remodels or any project requiring elegant windows that blend turn-of-the-century charm with 21st century structural innovation. Built to withstand hurricane force winds while offering clear views from your home’s exterior.
Marvin’s energy-efficient Ultrex fiberglass window line, known for its strength and low maintenance requirements, can meet both new construction and replacement design specifications seamlessly. These windows come in both new construction and replacement options to meet individual design specifications.
Both windows feature a frame-in-frame design to seamlessly replace them without disturbing existing interior or exterior trim.
One key difference between Infinity and Integrity windows is their warranties: Infinity offers a limited lifetime warranty to original purchasers of their window while Integrity windows come equipped with 20/20 (lifetime glass failure and 10 year exterior/hardware protection).
If you’re looking for a way to save money on your new double-hung windows, check out local replacement window rebate programs.
