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Would You Love Double Hung Replacement Windows?

It’s easy enough to know when you need Garland, TX replacement windows, but what style you want to get is another story. There are advantages and disadvantages to every style and what might work well for one house or even one room may not work well in another spot. Take your time looking into the different styles to consider them all. But when it comes down to it, you’ll likely love double hung replacement windows for a number of reasons. Here are a few to consider.

Airflow Advantages

While it’s true that casement windows open all the way top to bottom at once, you can do something different with double hung windows that also has advantages. Double hung windows have a top and bottom portion that opens. You can open one at a time or both at once. That gives you great control over how much air you allow in and if you open both, you can allow cool air in and hot air out at the same time as well.

Energy Efficiency

There are lots of advantages to any replacement windows with their technology and energy efficiency benefits and double hung windows are not excluded from those. They allow your home to be sealed up tight against whatever is going on outside. Double hung windows come in about third on the energy efficiency charts. Fixed windows are first, of course, because they don’t open at all and casement windows are second since they blow tighter against the house when they are closed. But double hung are great options for energy efficient windows as well.

Child Safety

You never want an accident to happen within your home, especially to your children. Getting double hung replacement windows on the second floor is another step you can take to prevent such accidents. When you open the top portion of the window, you never have to worry about a child toppling out or pushing on a screen.

Noise Protection

Everyone should be able to have peace and quiet in their home when they want it and with double hung replacement windows, that’s just what you’ll get. The windows are thicker than ever before and include more glass space than before as well, so you won’t lack natural light. Any noise you hear from outside with your old windows will be greatly reduced.

Are you ready for Garland, TX replacement windows? The double hung style is a great option, but there are other styles that might fit your home better. Contact Foster Exteriors Window Company at (214) 319—8400for a free consultation to start figuring out the differences and what’s right for your home. Stop by our showroom and take a look at different styles in person at1350 N Buckner Blvd #216 Dallas, TX 75218. We’d love to help you decide between materials, styles, colors, hardware, glass options and more. Every decision you make it one step closer to the replacement windows your home needs. And our experts are here to help you make informed decisions you won’t regret.

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Lynn Foster founded Foster Exteriors in 1987 in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex area.  In 2007, after 20 successful and award winning years, our company became Foster Exteriors Window Company, specializing in energy efficient replacement windows and doors.

Foster Exteriors Window Company

1350 N Buckner Blvd
#216 Dallas, TX 75218

(214) 319-8400

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