Hung windows for traditional facades
A hung window slides vertically. On a single hung the bottom sash moves and the top stays fixed; on a double hung both operate. It is the profile most people picture when they picture an older Ontario house, and on the right facade nothing else looks correct.
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Where hung windows suit a home
Hung windows are the right answer on a heritage street. The Victorian and Edwardian stock in Toronto's older core, the century brick in Unionville and Port Perry, the farmhouses around Caledon and King City, these were all built with vertically sliding sashes, and replacing them with sliders or casements reads as wrong even to people who cannot say why.
They also suit tall, narrow openings that a casement would handle awkwardly. And because nothing swings outward, a hung window is safe directly above a porch roof, a garden bed or a public sidewalk.
The tilt-in sash solves the historical drawback. Old hung windows were miserable to clean from a second storey; these tilt into the room.
Features
- Operating sashes tilt inward so upper-storey glass is cleaned from inside
- Vertical sightlines that suit heritage and traditional elevations
- Nothing projects outward, safe above porches, walkways and planting beds
- Heavy-duty single hung option for larger or more exposed openings
- Available with grilles between the panes to match an original divided-light pattern
Models we fit
| Model | Style | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VH1 | Single hung-tilt | Bottom sash slides vertically and tilts inward for cleaning. |
| VD1 | Double hung-tilt | Both sashes slide and both tilt inward. |
| VH2 | Heavy-duty single hung | Reinforced single hung; bottom sash operates, top stays fixed. |
How they compare
Against a slider: the same track mechanism turned vertical. Choose hung for tall openings and traditional facades, slider for wide openings and postwar houses.
Against a casement: the casement seals better and ventilates far more, but it does not look right on a century home and it swings into the space above a porch. Hung windows are frequently the choice even where a casement would perform better, and that is a legitimate reason.
Single versus double hung: a double hung lets you open the top sash to vent hot air near the ceiling while the bottom stays closed, useful in a child's bedroom. A single hung has one fewer moving joint to seal.
How do I know when it is time to replace my windows?
Replace a window when the sealed unit has fogged, the frame has rotted or warped, or the sash no longer closes and locks properly. Persistent drafts, ice on the interior frame in winter, and condensation trapped between the panes all point to a failed unit rather than a repairable one. Difficulty opening a window is a safety issue where the opening serves as bedroom egress.
Do I need a permit to replace windows in Ontario?
No building permit is required to replace a window in its existing opening at the same size. A permit is needed when the opening is made larger or smaller, when a new opening is cut, or when the work affects a structural header. Heritage-designated properties have their own approval process. We flag any opening that needs a permit during the in-home consultation, before quoting.
How long do vinyl windows last?
Quality vinyl windows last several decades in Ontario's climate. Vinyl does not rot, rust or need repainting, and the frames will not blister, peel or flake the way a painted finish does, so the practical limit is usually the sealed glass unit rather than the frame itself. Cleaning the frames and glass twice a year is all the upkeep they need.
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We measure every opening, talk through the options that suit your home, and give you a written quote. No pressure, no obligation.