Double-Hung Windows in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Window Styles and Types

Double-Hung Windows

The classic window with two sashes that slide up and down, tilt in to clean and suit nearly any style of home.

Double-hung windows are the most familiar window in Tennessee. Both the upper and lower sash slide vertically, so you can open the bottom for a breeze, the top to let warm air escape or both at once. Most modern double-hung windows also tilt inward, which makes cleaning the outside glass easy from inside the room. They fit brick ranches, colonials, craftsman homes and new construction alike, and homeowners in Nashville choose them more often than any other style.

We talk through the frame material, the glass package and the grid pattern, and we bring samples so you can see how the sashes move and how the lock feels. We measure each opening, check the frame and install the windows level and sealed. We also explain the difference between double-hung and single-hung windows, so you can decide whether the extra moving sash is worth it for each room. After installation we show you how to tilt, clean and lock the windows.

Two moving sashes

Opening both sashes gives you ventilation at the top and bottom, which helps move air through a room.

Tilt-in cleaning

Tilt latches let the sashes swing inward so you can reach the outside glass from inside the house.

Grids and looks

Grids between the glass, simulated divided lights or no grids at all can suit modern, traditional or farmhouse styles.

Balances and locks

Good balances keep the sashes up and light to lift. We use hardware that suits the size and weight of each window.

What is included

  • Opening measurement
  • Frame and glass selection
  • Grid and color options
  • Level, sealed installation
  • Hardware demonstration
  • Cleanup
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a brick home with new black-framed double-hung windows with a classic grid pattern and clean trimBefore: a brick home with old white aluminum windows with peeling trim and dull glassBeforeAfter
Worn old windows replaced by crisp new double-hung windows. From old white aluminum windows with peeling trim and dull glass to new black-framed double-hung windows with a classic grid pattern and clean trim.
Why it works

What you get with Double-Hung Windows

Classic operation

Both sashes slide.

Easy cleaning

Sashes tilt in.

Fits many homes

Traditional and modern.

Grid choices

Many patterns available.

Quality balances

Smooth, lasting action.

Careful install

Level and sealed.

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How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and describe it

    You tell us what you want or what the windows are doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Measure and plan

    We measure each opening, check the frames, sills and trim for rot and note options for style, glass and installation method.

  3. 03

    Choose and confirm

    You get a plain written scope with the window models, glass packages, trim and schedule, and you approve it before anything is ordered.

  4. 04

    Order and prepare

    The windows are ordered or made to your sizes, inspected when they arrive and the work areas are protected.

  5. 05

    Install and seal

    We remove the old windows, set the new ones plumb and level, flash, insulate, seal and trim each opening.

  6. 06

    Walk through

    We clean up, haul away the old windows if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for them.

Questions

Double-Hung Windows FAQ

What is the difference between double-hung and single-hung?

In a double-hung window both sashes move, and in a single-hung window only the bottom one moves. Double-hung gives more ventilation options and easier cleaning.

Do double-hung windows leak air?

Any window can if it is poorly made or installed. Good weatherstripping and a careful install keep them tight.

Can I get grids?

Yes. We offer grids between the glass and other patterns to suit your home.

How do I clean them?

Release the tilt latches and swing the sashes inward to reach the outside glass.

Are they good for bedrooms?

Yes, but check egress rules for sleeping rooms. We help measure and plan.

Next step

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