On Jul 30, 10:51*pm, camryguy89 wrote:
Hi, I am purchasing a property in Nova Scotia, (Hot Summers, Cold
Winters). The property is approx. 60 years old and has had some
upgrades done over the past number of years. However, one thing that
has never been done to the house was the addition of new windows. The
existing windows are old wooden sliders with aluminum storm windows
outside. They aren't very efficient and are ugly from both the inside
and outside. My Question is this...Which should I buy, casement
windows or Double hung? I like the look of casements, but I have heard
in the past that they can give you problems, (mechanically) later on.
At the same time, I'm not a huge fan of double hung windows, but less
parts mean less wear which means better overall lifespan. Is this true
or just a myth. feel free to comment.

Are you asking about single casements, double casements or even triple
casements?

If you are talking vinyl replacement in a double casment, be aware
that the mullion (the vertical "post" in between the 2 sections) is
going to be close to 6" wide, since it is made up of the sash for both
panes as well as the locking post. This will obstruct a lot of the
viewing area. It's much bigger than the mullion on wooden double
casements and wooden or vinyl sliders.

I assume you know that you have other options also, such as awnings
and sliders.

I'm about to replace the double casement over the kitchen sink with a
vinyl slider since the window is fairly small and the mullion on a
slider is the same width as a double hung, just vertical. It won't
obstruct any more view than the existing casement. The shape of the
opening - within an inch of square - would make a double hung look
funny.