Single and Double-Hung windows are the most common types of windows used in housing and commercial buildings in the United States today. Single-hung windows, which typically cost less, are more common, particularly in older construction, but tend to be more challenging to keep clean. Double-hung windows afford greater ventilation flexibility and are easier to clean; however, they frequen...

Windows are made up of many parts. Familiarize yourself with the correct terminology before you go shopping for new windows so you'll know the individual parts of the window and can easily communicate what you want. Stiles These are the major vertical supports of the frame of the window sash. They are positioned on the sides of the window. Sash The sash is the frame that consists of ...