Double-hung windows also have a modern, sleek look that fits well in both contemporary and traditional homes. Their dual-sash design makes them easy to clean and manage, ...

We test double-hung windows for resistance to wind and rain. (We don’t test single-hung windows because they’re less common.) Working with an outside lab, we subject the windows to heavy wind ...

Q: I live in a 1980 rancher with original wood, non-tilt, double-hung windows.I was raising the lower sash to let in fresh air when I heard a loud noise, like a metal spring breaking, and the ...

Wood double-hung: Andersen 400 Series, $310 per window Vinyl double-hung: Simonton Pro-Finish Contractor , $260 Fiberglass double-hung: Integrity from Marvin Ultrex , $450 ...

A double-hung window is the type where both the top and bottom panels slide up and down. Even today, this type of window is the one most commonly discussed on our home improvement radio show.

Double-hung windows were, in fact, a way to air condition homes a century ago. Top window sashes open to let warm air out, and lower windows allow cooler air to stream in. Advertisement ...

WARROAD, Minn., April 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvin ® Windows and Doors has upgraded its Ultimate Double Hung Next Generation window, enabling it to work harder than ever to deliver superior ...

Painting wooden double-hung windows-the kind with two vertically sliding halves known as sashes-is tedious because there are so many components. But the task can be easier and less likely to leave ...

In warm weather, there’s nothing better than opening a double-hung window to let a cooling breeze inside a stuffy room; but when the weather turns cold, you want that window to be tight and keep ...

Dear Jim Our double-hung window frames are still in good condition, but the windows are leaky, won't stay open, and sweat. Is there any method to just upgrade the glass portion without ripping out ...

If you need to install new windows, you will need to decide which type is best for the home. Two common options that can ...