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A home is only as cozy as its windows. Though old windows have a certain charm, they’re energy-inefficient and often get stuck. Smaller windows don’t allow in much sunlight or ventilation, making your home feeling dark and stagnant. To make your home feel more open and fresher consider adding single slider windows and double slider windows to your home renovation plans.
Whether you’re a new homeowner curious about different window styles or looking to make your old home a little more radiant, learn about the differences between single and double slider windows. There are advantages to both styles, where you should put them, and how Euroseal of Concord, Ontario, can help.
Unlike conventional windows that have panes that go up and down, slider windows go side to side. This allows slider windows to often be large in size, as it will help flood a home with natural light, and a reason as to why slider windows are the way to go.
Slider windows also tend to be more durable, without springs, pulleys, or other moving parts, therefore a slider window is less likely to break or get stuck. You don’t have to push a slider window very hard to open it — it glides gently across the frame.
Along the sash and windowpane, you’ll find durable weather stripping. The weather stripping around slider windows can last for years because of the simple gliding motion. Insulated from the cold weather of a greater Toronto area winter, your home will be warm and bright.
Most panes in slider windows tilt to the side, allowing for improved ventilation and easy cleaning. When cleaning a slider window, you won’t have to go outside or hold it open. The instant-locking shoe does that for you.
Like double hung windows, a single slider window is made of two sashes, or frames that hold glass panes in the larger window frame. One doesn’t move, while the other slides and tilts horizontally.
Because of this simple, functional design, single slider windows are stable and simple to use. Parents won’t have to worry about little ones smashing their fingers and seniors won’t struggle with stubborn sashes. With one motion, homeowners of all ages enjoy welcoming in fresh, gentle breezes.
With a single, horizontally opening sash, those breezes fill your home more efficiently. Imagine prepping for a dinner party. The oven’s been on all day, and you have all burners going on the stove. Opening and tilting a single slider window directs fresh air right where you need it.
Despite being easier to use, single slider windows are often larger than double-hung windows, opening your home up to beautiful views of your yard and neighborhood. They’re also made of fewer parts, allowing for unobstructed views.
With fewer parts, single slider windows are often more economical than other options. Fortunately, you won’t have to sacrifice your renovation budget for elegant views and tasteful, sturdy designs.
Though mechanically modern, single slider windows made of vinyl can be sleek and contemporary or have hand-crafted, colonial finishes. They’re a beautiful addition to any home renovation project.
Single slider windows are great for tight spaces and areas that don’t have a lot of horizontal wall space.
Consider putting them in:
You only need to reach the bottom to open and close them, so they’re perfect for spaces where you don’t want to or can’t break out the step ladder.
While single slider windows have one sash that doesn’t move, both sashes in double slider windows do. They tilt and slide along the frame independently of one another.
With that versatility, you have total control over ventilation. Open one side for a directed breeze or both to air out a hot room full of stagnant air and smells. Even homes in busy urban neighborhoods feel like airy country estates with double slider windows.
Whether open or closed, double slider windows offer unparalleled views. The panes aren’t broken up by frames — each one is a single piece of glass. It’s almost like having French doors on every wall of your home.
Panoramic views come with another advantage: maximum sunlight. In rooms with double slider windows, you may not need to turn lights on until the evening, saving money on energy bills and making your home a more vibrant, welcoming place.
With all of that sunlight streaming in, you’d think double slider windows would weaken your home’s insulation. However, with triple weather stripping, neoprene bulb seals and thermoglass panes, heat and cool air doesn’t seep through or around the window.
Double slider windows are great for naturally lighting and ventilating large spaces such as:
Let the sun light your way and breathe new life into dark spaces. Not sure where to begin? Check out Euroseal’s gallery of past projects for some stellar slider window inspiration.
For a brighter, happier home, let Euroseal install slider windows in your home!
Since 1978, homeowners in Concord and the Greater Toronto Area have relied on Euroseal for fast, friendly and efficient window installation. As a small family-run business that’s grown into an industry-leading team of experts, we combine personal service with always-developing, innovative window technology.
Our single slider windows and double slider windows are made with only the most durable, aesthetically pleasing and energy-efficient materials. To add some of the best windows and doors in Ontario to your home or business, contact Euroseal today for a window renovation quote.
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