The Single Hung Window

The single hung window may seem unassuming and boring, but it’s the biggest window staple in most homes. Single hung windows are more prevalent in houses than any other type. Is this because they are not extraordinary? No. It just means that most people need this type of window in their home. In fact, if you go with a single hung window from Conservation Construction you’ll get a window that is truly unique & will stand the test of time. 

What Are Single Hung Windows?

For those of you out there who have not had to remove or replace your windows before you might not know the difference between a single hung window and other types of windows out there. You might not even be able to recognize this type of window if it were sitting in your home now, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have this type of window. A single hung window is called this because it has only one, yes one, moveable sash. The sash is the component of the window which slides to open and shut the window. Unlike a double hung window which has two sliding sashes, a single hung windows upper sash stays in place. 

Functionality

Single hung windows still open wide to ensure that you get big breezes when you want them, but shut securely for energy efficiency and safety. Our windows include a two point locking system that protects your home from unwanted guests. It also features easy slide tracks which means every time you open your window it’ll be easy peasy. 

Single Hung Window Energy Efficiency

Here at Conservation Construction we use several different enhancements to our windows to ensure better overall energy efficiency than other windows on the market today. Our windows includes a specialty glass coating Low-E Glass Coating\ The coating is a low emissivity glass coating to ensure that UV rays are reflected back outward so your indoor floors and furniture don’t get bleached, and your house has more stable room temperatures all year long. Our patented formula includes three layers of silver for better light reflection overall. Secondly, our windows include a special gas formula of Argon gas, which sits between the glass to prevent air infiltration and create a pocket of insulation that is denser than air or argon gas alone.

Finally, our windows slide and bottom frame are filled with insulating foam to ensure protection against cold, heat, wind, and other extreme weather that might come your way. This insulates the window making it perfect for lowering energy costs. It’s all of these three things working together that gives you a window that can truly save you up to 40% off your energy costs. 

Cost

Single hung windows are a little less expensive than double hung windows because both components don’t need to move. Really, if you are looking for a high quality window without compromise a single hung window should be able to offer you all the functionality, beauty, and energy efficiency of a double hung window without being so expensive. 

Lifetime Warranties

All windows at Conservation Construction come with Lifetime Limited Warranties. This ensures that if anything ever goes wrong with the window you are covered. Other companies on the market today say they have a lifetime warranty, but they only last 10 years. Check out our warranty when you get your free quote to see why our warranty stands above the rest. 

Final Thoughts

We hope you’ve learned all about the single hung window. You may have single hung windows in your home that need to be replaced, but you never knew what they were called before. If this is all you learned in today’s article we are happy that you took that away. Remember that single hung windows are functional, energy efficient, beautiful, and give you lots of options for your home. If you are in need of a free quote for new window replacement please contact us. Thanks for read, and comment below on what your favorite fact from this article was.