Shop Single-Hung Windows

Because only one sash is moveable on a single-hung windows, they are great for homeowners who are looking for potential cost savings replacing multiple windows and for replacement on the first floor of a home. Single-hung windows can be slightly more efficient than double-hung windows, as there are fewer moving parts which reduces the opportunity for air infiltration. To learn more about what makes single-hung windows unique, check out this article.

On select product lines, the bottom sash of single-hung windows tilts in, making it easy to clean both the interior and exterior surfaces from inside the home. Since the top sash is stationary, the exterior surface of the upper half will need to be cleaned from outside the home. View step-by-step cleaning instructions in this video.

The difference between single-hung and double-hung windows is the number of sashes that move. A single-hung window has one fixed, or non-operable, sash and one operable, or moveable, sash. A double-hung window has two operable, or moveable, sashes.

Single-hung windows are typically more energy efficient than double-hung windows because one of the sashes is sealed and stationary.

Single-hung windows have a fixed sash on top with a bottom sash that slides up and down to open and close the window.