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Choosing standard window sizes can make buying new orreplacement windowsfast and easy.
Standard window sizes are also usually less expensive, especially helpful ifyou are installing them.
Read on to learn more about standard window sizes for your home.
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What Are Standard Window Sizes?
Single-hung windows are the same as double-hung windows in terms of measurements.
The top sash is fixed with single-hung windows; only the lower one is mobile.
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What Is a Window Sash?
Consisting of a frame, glass, and smaller parts, awindow sashis a unit within the window.
It’s the moveable part of the window that you slide up and down or side to side.
Double-hung windows are always taller than they are wide.
Double-hung window widths range from 24 inches to 48 inches.
The heights of double-hung windows range from 36 inches to 72 inches.
Double-hung windows are common, versatile windows that work for many types of homes.
Single-hung windows work better on the ground level for easier access for cleaning orrepairs.
Sliding windows are square or always wider than they are tall.
Slider windows range from 36 inches to 84 inches wide.
Heights range from 24 inches to 60 inches.
Picture windows are usually found in any area where you want to maximize natural light.
Because there are no moving parts on picture windows, they come in larger sizes.
Picture windows can be as narrow as 24 inches or as wide as 96 inches.
The height of picture windows ranges from 12 inches to 96 inches.
Their sashes open with a crank.
Casement windows might have just one sash or two or more sashes.
These windows have many advantages.
To open or close them, unlatch and turn the crank.
Widths of casement windows commonly start at 17 inches and range up to 41 inches.
Awning windows tend to be smaller than other types of windows.
Most older homes may nothave standard window openings.
You will likely need to order custom window sizes.
Expect to pay about 50% more for a custom or special-sized window.
Some window manufacturers may offer a great size range for custom or non-standard-sized windows.
Also, within those minimum and maximum sizes are increments of sizes, up or down in 1/8-inch increments.
New construction windows come in many common sizes based on the jot down of window you are choosing.
Yes, standard window sizes do include the frame.
Single-hung windows are less expensive than double-hung because they are made with fewer parts and materials.
