Windows come in different shapes and forms, but of all the styles, double-hung and casement windows are the most iconic. Here are the unique benefits they offer that have made them a mainstay for generations in the American housing landscape:
Double-Hung Window
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Iconic Look: Double hung windows can help you achieve architectural accuracy if you have a classic-style home. Available with a wide range of customization options, our double-hung units can mesh with any architectural style.
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Good for Cramped Areas: Double-hung windows don’t open outward like casement windows; they slide up and down. This means they won’t pose a safety hazard in high-traffic areas like walkways, patios and decks.
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Painless Maintenance: Modern double-hung window designs have a tilt-in feature that makes it easy to clean both sides of the sashes from the inside. This is especially convenient when cleaning upper-floor windows.
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Addition-Friendly Design: If you want to install a window air conditioner unit, double-hung windows are the way to go. They can hold AC units safely and securely.
Casement Window
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Weathertight Seal: After fixed windows like picture windows, casement windows are the most energy efficient option on the market. The singular sash of the casement presses against the frame tightly to minimize air leakage and trap heat. Plus, our casement windows lock at multiple points for increased weathertightness.
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Top-to-Bottom Ventilation: Crank units offer superior ventilation because they utilize the entire opening to optimize the airflow. One casement window in a room is usually enough to admit fresh drafts and improve indoor air quality.
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Unobstructed Glass: Consisting of only one sash per unit, every casement window has an expansive, uninterrupted glass area to capture a panoramic view.
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Egress and Ingress Suitability: The casement is the ultimate window installation choice to meet the latest building requirements. When installed in upper-floor bedrooms and finished basements, adequately sized casement windows can help bring your home up to code.
Renewal by Andersen of Kentucky can help you choose the most suitable windows for your home. Call us at (502) 716-7264 in Louisville, (859) 629-4649 in Lexington or (270) 215-5825 in Evansville or Owensboro to talk about your window replacement needs.