Has it been a while now since the last time you went shopping for replacement windows in Goshen, IN? Or better yet, are you getting ready to shop for replacement windows for the very first time? Looking around for new windows for your home can be an exciting experience, but it can also be challenging if you’re not familiar with all of the different window-related terms that are out there these days. You should familiarize yourself with them prior to starting your shopping. Take a look at some of the top terms you’ll need to know below.
Single-hung/double-hung windows
When you’re in the market for new Goshen, IN windows for your home, you’ll usually have the option of going with either single-hung or double-hung windows. Single-hung windows are windows that have just one operable sash (more on what a “sash” is in a second!). In most cases, you’ll only be able to move the bottom part of a single-hung window up and down. Double-hung windows, on the other hand, have two operable sashes. You can move both the top and bottom parts of a window up and down when you have these windows installed in your home.
Sash
In order to fully understand single-hung vs. double-hung windows, you need to make sure you know what a sash is. A sash is the framework of a window that sits inside the window frame itself and keeps the window glass in place. It’s the portion of your window that you’ll be able to open and close whenever you want. As we just touched on, single-hung windows have just one sash that can go up and down, while double-hung windows have two sashes that you can control.
Single-pane/Double-pane/Triple-pane windows
In addition to choosing between single-hung and double-hung windows, you’ll also have to choose whether to go with single-pane, double-pane, or triple-pane windows. It’s not hard to figure out what each of these windows consists of. Single-pane windows have just one pane of glass in their sashes, while double-pane windows have two panes and triple-pane windows have three panes. The more panes of glass in a window, the more energy-efficient and noise resistant it’ll be.
Mullion
If you’ve ever seen two windows sitting side by side next to one another, there was probably a mullion in between them holding them together. A mullion is a structural piece that is designed to attach two windows. They bring different windows together and make them look like they’re one.
Grille
You won’t find grilles on every window. But there are some people who will put these decorative pieces onto a window to make it look like one big piece of window glass is made up of a bunch of smaller window panels. Grilles can usually be taken off windows and put back onto windows at will without compromising the windows or the glass in them. They’re a nice touch for those who want to improve their home’s interior design when installing new windows.
Now that you know some of the key terms associated with replacement windows, how about starting to look around for new windows for your home? Key Exteriors, Inc. can walk you through some of your best options and speak with you at length about the Goshen, IN window replacement process. Reach out to us for more information on our window products and services.
