Why Double-Hung Windows Are Easy to Clean

One of the reasons many choose our double-hung windows for their home is that they are easy to maintain. You can tilt both sashes, so you can wipe and clean them while you’re indoors. This is especially convenient when they are installed in the upper floors of your house.

Renewal by Andersen® of Rapid City, your experts when it comes to replacement window installation and repair, explain what makes our double-hung windows maintenance-free.

Low-Maintenance Features of Our Double-Hung Windows

All Renewal by Andersen window frames are made of Fibrex®. This composite material has the strength and insulating value of wood, as well as the low-maintenance properties of vinyl. It’s engineered to withstand extreme temperature swings, requiring little maintenance throughout their service life. It can resist moisture, rust and corrosion. It’s also guaranteed not to peel, flake, or pit for 20 years. The exterior finish of our double-hung windows are warrantied not to fade easily, as well.

Your experts in double hung window repair and installation also share that titanium dioxide coatings are directly applied on the exterior surface of the double-hung sashes. When hit with direct sunlight, the High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass will also activate the photocatalytic process. This mechanism loosens the dirt, which makes it easier to wash build-up and filth. The invisible coatings make the glass smooth too, so that rain and condensation easily slide off the surface.

How to Clean Our Double-Hung Windows

Our double-hung windows tilt in, which means you can easily access both sides of the glass without having to use a ladder or work hard to reach out of a second-floor window, which can be dangerous. To clean them, slightly raise the bottom sash and pull down the clips of the top one. Tilt the bottom sash in for cleaning. Lift the clips again and bring the top sash down and tilt it inward, as well. Afterward, use a paper towel or a clean microfiber cloth to dry the windows for a streak-free shine.

For industry-leading window products and services, turn to Renewal by Andersen of Rapid City. Apart from double-hung windows, we also offer picture window installation, replacement doors and more. Call us today at (605) 341-7831 or complete our form to request a free in-home consultation. We serve Rapid City and nearby SD areas.