Living room with window styles selected for light and ventilation

Window style

Single-Hung Windows

A vertically operated window that generally has a movable lower sash and fixed upper sash.

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Product view

See the single-hung windows itself

The isolated product view keeps the sash arrangement and operating geometry clear before the room-fit and installation questions begin.

How it operates

The short answer

The lower sash moves vertically while the upper sash remains fixed in the common configuration.

Common uses

  • Rooms suited to vertical operation
  • Projects comparing a simpler hung configuration with double-hung operation

Ventilation, view, and daylight

  • Ventilation is normally through the lower movable sash.
  • The meeting rail divides the view horizontally.

Cleaning and maintenance

  • Exterior cleaning access depends on story, product design, and sash features.

Installation and performance considerations

  • Opening measurements and frame condition govern replacement scope.
  • Compare rated product values and air-leakage information for the exact configuration.

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Double-Hung Windows

Single-hung products generally keep the upper sash fixed; double-hung products generally make both sashes operable.

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Sources

Sources
  1. Window Types and Technologies U.S. Department of Energy
  2. Window Energy Performance Ratings National Fenestration Rating Council