Single and Double Hung Windows

A double hung window has two sashes that both slide vertically inside the frame. You can lower the top, raise the bottom, or open both at once. Most double-hung units also tilt inward so that you can clean the outside glass from inside the house. It's a simple design that's been around forever because it works.

Yes, as long as they're spec'd and installed for the climate. We use frames and weatherstripping built to handle heat and humidity, and you can add impact-rated glass for storm protection. The double sash design also gives you real control over airflow, which helps on the milder Gulf Coast days when you'd rather open up than run the AC.

It depends on the size, the frame material, the glass package, and how many you're doing. Impact glass costs more up front, but can lower your insurance premiums and your energy bills. The honest answer is that we'd rather look at your actual windows and give you a real number than quote you a range that turns out to be wrong. Get a free quote, and we'll price it out.

They are. We install double hung units with impact-rated glass that meets Florida building code, so the same window that ventilates your home also protects it during a storm. That's usually the setup we recommend on the coast.

The difference is the sashes. On a single hung, only the bottom moves, and the top is fixed. On a double hung, both move and both usually tilt in for cleaning. Single hung costs a bit less and seals just as well. Double hung gives you more airflow options and easier cleaning, especially upstairs. We'll help you decide which makes sense, room by room.

Very. The tilt-in sashes let you wipe down the exterior glass without a ladder, which is the main reason people upgrade to them on second stories. Beyond that, a good vinyl or aluminum frame needs almost nothing besides an occasional wash.

We serve all of Manatee and Sarasota counties, with Bradenton as our home base. If you're in the area and you're not sure whether we cover your community, just ask when you call.