Double Hung Windows
Double Hung windows are commonly used in traditional homes but also a beautiful choice in contemporary designs. Double hung windows are the most popular window type. The bottom sash can slide up and the top sash can slide down to provide maximum ventilation. Simultaneously opening both sashes allows warm air that has risen to escape out the top while cooler air flows in through the bottom sash. Windows can also be configured as a Single Hung window, in which only the bottom sash can be opened.
Types of Double Hung Windows
- Single Hung windows. This window delivers the traditional look, but only the bottom sash can be opened. In general, single hung windows are a less expensive option than a similarly sized double hung window.
- Cottage windows. A double hung window with a smaller sash on top and a larger sash on the bottom. The top sash may have divided lites while the bottom can have none.
- Oversize / Magnum. Double hung windows are available in sizes up to 5 feet wide or 10 feet high for maximum views. These tend to appear in commercial buildings such as schools, office buildings, and churches.
Features
Tilt in cleaning
Safety Control Devices: Window Opening Control Devices for safety to limit how much the window can open
Impact Zone Rated IZ Impact Zone rated option against high winds
Hardware Options: Latch hardware styles and colors to complement your décor
Interior/Exterior Colors: Choose different interior and exterior colors to match your style
Design Considerations
Materials
![Wood material for windows and doors](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Materials-Icon_WOOD_125x125-125x125-1.jpg)
Wood
![Steel material for windows and doors](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Materials-Icon_STEEL_125x125-125x125-1.jpg)
Steel
![Aluminum material for windows and doors](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Materials-Icon_ALUMINUM_125x125-1-125x125-1.jpg)
Aluminum
![Fiberglass material for windows and doors](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Materials-Icon_FIBERGLASS_125x125-125x125-1.jpg)
Fiberglass
![Wood & Fiberglass material for windows and doors](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Materials-Icon_WOODFIBERGLASS_125x125-125x125-1.jpg)
Wood & Fiberglass
Grid Options
Screens
Choose half-screen or full screen options.
Select the mesh color and pattern that meets your style and provides the desired amount of transparency. In some cases, select a retractable screen that is nearly invisible when retracted into the frame.
![Bright bronze wire screen mesh](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/marvin-bright-bronze-wire-screen-mesh-125x125-1.jpg)
Bright - Bronze
![Bright aluminum wire screen mesh](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/marvin-bright-aluminum-wire-screen-mesh-125x125-1.jpg)
Bright - Aluminum
![Black aluminum wire screen mesh](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/marvin-black-aluminum-wire-screen-mesh-125x125-1.jpg)
Black - Aluminum
![Charcoal aluminum wire screen](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/marvin-charcoal-aluminum-wire-screen-mesh-125x125-1.jpg)
Charcoal - Aluminum
![Charcoal fiberglass screen mesh](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/marvin-charcoal-fiberglass-screen-mesh-125x125-1.jpg)
Charcoal - Fiberglass
![Charcoal high transparency screen mesh](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/charcoal-high-transparency-125x125-1.jpg)
Charcoal - High Transparency
Installation Types
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Full Frame
The old window is removed down to the studs and a completely new window frame is installed into the rough opening.
![Full-frame installation](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Window-Full-Frame-P5740456-1-square-scaled.jpg)
Insert
New double hung windows are installed within the existing frame, so only the old sashes, hardware and covers are replaced. The current frame needs to be in good condition to maximize efficiency and performance.
Glass
![Dual pane window](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/dual-pane-square-e1603225191604.jpg)
Dual Pane
Dual pane windows have two panes of glass with insulating gas between them, significantly reducing energy costs.
![Tripane window diagram](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/tripane-125x125-1.jpg)
Triple Pane
Tripane windows have three panes of glass with insulating gas between them. In addition to improved energy efficiency, tripane windows can reduce outside noise to keep your home peaceful and undisturbed.
![Low-E Coatings Stacked](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/glass-coatings-low-e-stacked-1-e1603226181308.png)
Low-E Coating
The Low E coating is specially designed to take advantage of the angle of the winter and summer sun. The sun’s rays are absorbed in the cooler months to keep your home warmer and reflected in the summer to keep your home cooler.
Decorative Glass
![Frosted glass](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/frosted-glass-circle-1-e1603124981757.png)
Frosted
![Glue chip glass](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/glue-chip-1-125x125-1.jpg)
Glue Chip
![Obscure glass](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/obscure-glass-circle-e1603124683677.png)
Obscure
![Rain glass](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/glass-rain-1-125x125-1.jpg)
Rain
![Sandblasted glass](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sand-blasted-glass-circle-e1603124721459.png)
Sandblasted
![Grooved glass](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/grooved-glass-e1603128161999.png)
Grooved
![Beveled glass](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/beveled-glass-circle-e1603125010158.png)
Beveled Sound Abatement
Tempered Glass
![Tempered glass in bathroom](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Tempered-Glass-avi-windows-replacement-atlanta-nashville.jpg)
Tempered Glass is often used in bathrooms for safety reasons. The panels are heated and then cooled rapidly in a controlled environment, making the glass several times stronger than regular glass.
![Tempered glass in a bathroom](https://aviwindowsanddoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/tempered-glass-bathroom-avi-windows-nashville-atlanta-replacement.jpg)
Tempered Glass is ideal for use over bathtubs and in showers where if glass were to shatter, it will break into small pieces so as not to harm any occupants. Tempered glass is used in cars for the same reason.
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