Double Hung Windows for Sale

Double Hung Windows for Sale: Double hung windows are probably the 2nd most popular (behind single hung windows) type of new or replacement windows on the market today. Double hung windows look extremely similar to single hung windows, with the main difference being the inclusion of two sashes, allowing greater versatility when it comes to functionality.

Double hung windows look polished, ventilate well, insulate well and at the same are very space-efficient. You do not need a very wide space, like you would for casement windows, in front or behind the window. You can get a double hung window in almost any room or passage of your house. Of the 10 leading window brands, 9 carry double hung windows.

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Double Hung Windows Prices

Double Hung windows prices vary significantly across window material and brand lines. We highlight some of the major differences in the sections below. In terms of material you can expect to pay more for fiberglass double hung windows versus vinyl double hung windows in general. Either way most of the leading window manufacturers highlighted on this site offer a variety of discount double hung windows price points to suit most anyone’s budget. In general expect to pay between $400 and $600 for a quality double hung window.

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Double Hung Windows – Pros & Cons

Double Hung Windows Pros:

Easier to maintain and clean since both windows can be tilted to be washed inside and out, even on upper level rooms.
Increased ventilation since both top and bottom sash can be opened
Double hung windows are widely available in multiple colors and frame materials

Double Hung Windows Cons:

Double hung windows are typically more expensive to purchase and install than single hung windows
Less secure than single hung windows due to the two sashes that can be opened
Slightly less energy efficient since both top and bottom sash can be opened to let air in and out

Other Window Types
Casement Windows
Awning Windows
Bay Windows
Bow Windows
Single Hung Windows
Storm Windows

Double Hung Windows vs Single Hung Windows

Single hung windows are probably oldest style of windows and even til this day the most popular of the window types. The term “single hung” commonly refers to the fact that these types of windows have a single sash, or in other words a single operational panel. Double hung windows, as you can see from the pictures, look extremely similar to single hung windows, with the main difference being the inclusion of two sashes, allowing greater versatility when it comes to functionality.

In general double hung windows are easier to clean and maintain than single hung windows and provide increased ventilation due to the ability to open both the top and bottom sash. However, on the downside, double hung windows are more expensive than single hung windows and less secure due to the two sashes that can be opened.

Double Hung Windows vs Casement Windows

Double hung windows look similar to single hung windows, with the main difference being the inclusion of two sashes, allowing greater versatility when it comes to functionality. Casement windows, on the other hand, function much like a door, hinged on one side and able to swing open to allow maximum airflow and ventilation into a room. There are several popular sub-types of casement windows, most notably, awning windows, which are hinged at the top and open up at the bottom and its sister style which is known as the hopper, or hopper windows, which are hinged at the bottom and open from the top.

In general double hung windows are easier to clean and maintain than casement windows due to less moving parts. Double hung windows, unlike casement windows, require very little space outside the home. However, on the downside, double hung windows are less energy efficient than casement windows and offers an obstructed view vs. casement windows that do not.