Muntins

Types of Double Hung Windows

April 21, 2011

Looking at the Different Types of Double Hung Windows

Double hung windows are the most common type of window in America. They’re often taller than they are wide and there’s only one way to operate them. You raise them up to open, and lower them to close. These windows have a traditional appearance, so you’ll almost always find them in traditional homes. 

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Double Hung Windows: Advantages and Disadvantages

March 21, 2011

Examining Double-Hung Windows: Advantages and Disadvantages

Double-hung windows are the most common type of window in the U.S. They have a traditional appearance and operate by sliding up and down. Dividers, called muntins, either divide individual panes of glass or they snap on for decorative purposes. Spring-mounted operating mechanisms are the newest style of double-hung windows. Easy operation and a traditional style are just two of the advantages of double-hung windows.

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