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    This document summarizes and compares different types of windows. It describes sliding windows, rotating windows, awning windows, double-hung windows, casement windows, horizontal slider windows, fixed-pane windows, and single-hung windows. For each type it provides details on how they open, the amount of ventilation they provide, advantages like ease of cleaning or energy efficiency, and other distinguishing features.

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    This document summarizes and compares different types of windows. It describes sliding windows, rotating windows, awning windows, double-hung windows, casement windows, horizontal slider windows, fixed-pane windows, and single-hung windows. For each type it provides details on how they open, the amount of ventilation they provide, advantages like ease of cleaning or energy efficiency, and other distinguishing features.

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    This document summarizes and compares different types of windows. It describes sliding windows, rotating windows, awning windows, double-hung windows, casement windows, horizontal slider windows, fixed-pane windows, and single-hung windows. For each type it provides details on how they open, the amount of ventilation they provide, advantages like ease of cleaning or energy efficiency, and other distinguishing features.

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    This document summarizes and compares different types of windows. It describes sliding windows, rotating windows, awning windows, double-hung windows, casement windows, horizontal slider windows, fixed-pane windows, and single-hung windows. For each type it provides details on how they open, the amount of ventilation they provide, advantages like ease of cleaning or energy efficiency, and other distinguishing features.

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    TYPE OF

    WINDOWS
    Sliding Windows
    Sliding windows have sashes that
    move horizontally on a track.
    Usually only one of the sashes
    moves and the other is fixed. Since
    only half of the window area can
    be opened, sliding windows
    provide less ventilation area than
    casement or rotating windows. An
    advantage is they are inexpensive,
    especially if the frame is
    aluminum, and easy to clean if the
    moveable sash is removed.
    Rotating Windows
    Rotating windows open by
    pivoting around a central point.
    They allow good ventilation
    because in the open position, almost
    the entire window area is
    unobstructed. Because either side
    can face in, cleaning them is easy.
    Reflective coatings can be applied
    to one side of the glass and the
    homeowner can rotate the windows
    to reflect heat inward or outward
    as the season demands.
    Awning Windows
    Awning windows, also known as
    hopper windows, swing open
    like
    casements but are hinged on the
    top or bottom rather than on the
    side. Some swing inward, others
    swing outward. Because they
    are easy to clean and provide
    more security than other types
    of windows, they are common in
    schools and in multifamily
    Double-Hung Windows
    Double-hung windows are probably the
    most common type of window. They open
    by sliding the bottom half of the window
    up or sliding the top half down. Because
    only half of the window area can be open
    at one time, they provide less ventilation
    than casement style windows. An
    advantage of double-hung windows is
    they can be used to create air movement
    in the home by opening the top portion
    of the windows on one side of the house
    and opening the lower portion of the
    windows on the coolest side of the house.
    Air will naturally rise out of the higher
    opening, pulling cooler air in the lower
    opening.
    Casement Windows
    Casement windows open with cranks or
    levers that open them like doors. Older
    casements swing on hinges while newer
    ones have pivot mechanisms. Most swing
    outward, but models that swing inward
    are available.
    Casements provide excellent ventilation
    because both halves of the window open.
    Because they seal tightly when closed,
    they are considered energy efficient.
    Another advantage of casements is they
    are easier to clean than most other
    windows because both inside and outside
    surfaces are accessible from indoors.
    Horizontal slider windows
    These work well at sealing
    in energy. They may have
    one or more fixed panels in
    addition to one or more
    panels that slide in
    horizontal tracks. Only half
    of the total window may be
    opened for ventilation at a
    time.
    Fixed-Pane Windows
    Fixed-pane windows do not open,
    which means they do not permit
    ventilation or easy cleaning, but their
    sealed edges protect against air
    infiltration. Fixed-pane windows
    come in almost any size or shape and
    with single, double or triple glazing.
    In areas where heating or cooling is
    used much of the year, double or
    triple glazing should be considered
    for fixed-pane windows, especially if
    they are large.
    Single-Hung Windows

    Single-hung windows
    are similar in operation
    to double-hung
    windows, with the
    exception that only the
    bottom sash opens.
    END

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