When you are renovating, redesigning, or building your dream home from bottom up, every detail is an important one, but none perhaps so much as the safety and security of your home. Visual appeal is important, but keeping our homes warm and secure in Ireland is most important to us. Windows are one of the primary ways we allow our homes to be both open to the outside world and secure from weather and unwanted outsiders.
There are several advantages to using single and double hung windows, otherwise known as sash windows, for your home design.
Sash windows come in two main types, which are commonly known simply as single hung and double hung units. The terms “single” and “double” in this instance refer to the sash itself, the mobile section within the window that allows air and ventilation into the room. As they are aptly named, single hung window has one movable sash, and a double hung window has two movable sashes. Traditionally, sash windows have been made from a wood frame with single glazed panes, though since the age of energy efficiency has arisen, these are now most commonly seen now with added protections with double or triple glazing.
Sash windows are more complex and secure in their design and they are one of the most popular types available, being just a couple of the reasons why you should choose sash windows for your home. Many of the other advantages include easy maintenance, high energy efficiency ratings, and excellent traditional curb appeal. In particular, the weather proofing most common in sash windows provides a tight seal and prevents unnecessary heat loss in the winter and keeps the coolness in during the summer months. For all these benefits and more, look to the local window experts if you want to replace or add sash windows to your home.
