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Source: Alside Windows

Your windows should complement the feel of your home—traditional, contemporary, minimalist—as well as provide the functions you need.

The double-hung window is the classic window style that opens easily. Both the top sash and bottom sash open, whereas single-hung windows allow only the bottom sash to move. The windows tilt out for easy cleaning. The sashes themselves are built for the wear and tear of opening and closing every day. In the Mezzo brand windows, the integrated sash-to-sill interlock provides a wall of strength and prevents the sash from bowing during extreme winds. Double-hung windows often come with a locking feature to prevent the window from opening too far.

Sliding windows open horizontally, and have minimal sashes and frames to allow maximum natural light into a room. To prevent opening and closing mechanisms from breakdown, the Mezzo window features a nylon-encased dual brass roller system for easy gliding. Finally, the windows lift out for easy cleaning. 

Homeowners may prefer one of these windows over the other for their different uses or location. Double-hung windows are recommended for upstairs for safety. Sliding windows are best used to fill a room with natural light, such as a front sitting room.