5 Reasons to Try Vinyl Double Hung Replacement Windows
by Wendy Croix
Home Improvement Ideas Columnist
Those old double hung windows are getting on your nerves. No matter how hard you shove, they won't rise. If you do get them open, you can't get them closed. They're icy in the winter, and they rattle in the wind. However, before you opt for a window makeover, consider these five good reasons why you can love your windows again if you invest in vinyl double hung replacement windows.
- Vinyl double hung windows come with a variety of desirable features. Solid vinyl replacement window construction has superior insulating value. Add insulating sashes and frames, and you'll save on your heating and cooling bills. Other plusses include high performance glass features and acoustical insulating features to reduce street noise.
- Double hung windows are a safe choice. Double hung replacement windows have ventilation stop latches that let you decide how far--and only how far--to open your windows to let in fresh air. Naturally, the best replacement windows come with lifetime warranties.
- Double hung replacement windows come in an extraordinary range of styles. Wood or metallic-look grids add style to double-pane, double hung windows. Whether you want a traditional 16-pane look, or diamond inset, a decorative fleur-de-lis, or a woven look, these decorative windows give your home added curb appeal.
- Double hung windows are a breeze to clean. Look for double hung windows with a sash-tilting feature. When the window is opened a few inches, touching the finger latches and pulling the sash toward you will tilt the window. Double hung windows can be tilted to a full 90 degrees--though not beyond. The top sash of a double hung window tilts as well.
- Double hung windows are disability-friendly. A double-hung window is the perfect style for the disabled or for seniors. Vinyl double hung windows are a solid replacement choice for crank-style casement windows which the physically challenged may find difficult to open and close, since it's easier to push a window than grip and twist.
Don't give up on your double hung windows--replace them!
Sources
- "Name of the game is independence." Accent on Living 35.3 (Winter 1990).
- "Replacement windows." Consumer Reports 58.10 (Oct 1993).
- "Replacement windows can solve problems of old double-hung windows," by Gene Austin. The Philadelphia Inquirer (Jun 18, 1998).
- "Replacing windows doesn't have to be a pane," by Nick Harder. The Orange County Register (Nov 07, 2002).
About the Author
Wendy Croix, Ph.D. is a freelance writer, cultural critic and university professor. In her twenty years as a professional educator, Wendy has guided hundreds of students toward the careers of their dreams.
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