A look into the very popular Single Hung Window

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A look into the very popular Single Hung Window
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• There are different types of windows available in
  the market, and these are arranged as per
  different categories.
• There are options of single hung window, double
  hung window, sliding windows, etc.
• Some window types even use compression weather
  strips in order to obtain maximum energy
  efficiency, as a whole.
• Therefore, you are free to choose the options in
  windows you want. Prior to that, the crucial
  thing that you need to do is to check out the
  requirements of your building so that you end up
  making the right selection.
• This in turn will prove to be highly beneficial
  for you in every sense of the term.

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Origin Of The Concept
The concept of hung window came when operable
sash was hung from the ropes, and they were
placed over the pulley system at the top of the
jambs. The rope or chain attached allowed the
sash to be raised easily, and to stay at any
height to which it was raised. In todays date,
numerous styles and designs are available, but
they usually involve springs instead of
counterweights.
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The Specific Codes
It is important to understand the codes for
windows in each area that varies from one area to
another. However, in some places, window related
building codes are similar both for single hung
double pane windows. These codes are mainly
associated with governing the size of the window,
the width of opening, the installation of the
windows, the materials of the windows and the
types of glasses used for the same. Moreover,
every state updates their codes of doors and
windows after every few years.
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Following Few Instructions
Every homeowner has to follow some specific
instructions while installing the windows. For
instance, each home should contain at least one
emergency escape. The escape routes can be either
through doors or windows, and it can be the hung
windows, as well.
In case of hung windows, they must have a minimum
opening width and height. The escape routes
should also open directly into the public way, as
per the building code. Otherwise, it might even
open up to a public way directly. When you follow
these instructions, it will definitely help you
in the future during emergencies.
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Safety Of The Glasses
If you put glass on the windows, you will have to
follow certain safety precautions. Some windows
that are smaller than nine square feet might not
have to use any safety glass. However, this
should be the case unless the windows are less
than five feet above the shower or bathtub. In
any case, it is important to understand that the
bottom edge should be less than 18 inches above
the floor or the wall that is less than three
feet. Following these safety features will
definitely be useful.
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