Details for UPVC Hung Window |
| Profile | Series | Commonly used series: 62mm,64mm,78mm,82mm,85mm,87mm,105mm... |
| Thickness | 1.4mm-1.8mm |
| Surface Treatment | Extrusion profiles
Single-sided/double-sided co-extrusion profiles
Single-sided/double-sided coated profiles
All-body profiles |
| Color | Customized(Commonly White /Black/ Apricot...) |
| Type | A. Sliding window and door | D. Awning window and door |
| B. Casement window and door | E. Folding window and door |
| C. Hung window | F. Tilt & Turn window |
| Glass | Type | Clear / Tempered / Tinted / Low-E / Frosted / Laminated 1.Single Glass 2.Double or Triple Glass: 3+6+3/3+12+3/3+16+3/5+9+5/5+12+5/5+16+5 / Screen and Grids option 3.Custom |
| Thickness | Glass Thickness: 3,4 ,5, 6,8, 10, 12 Laminated Thickness:0.76, 1.14,1.52 |
| Hardware | Brand:Germany brandChina brand |
Balance+crescent lock +weather strip+screen Balance+crescent lock +limiter+weather strip+ tilt latch+screen |
| Mesh | Stainless steel security meshFiberglass flyscreen |
| Packing | A. shrink wrap + carton corner |
| B. wood pallet or steel pallet custom design / custom size available |
Stuck With Stale Air? How American UPVC Single-Hung Windows Fix Poor Ventilation
Does your home sometimes feel stuffy, humid, or just plain stale? Lingering cooking smells, excess
moisture, and that general feeling of "closed-in" air are common complaints in modern,
energy-efficient homes.
While sealing drafts is crucial for comfort and savings, it can inadvertently trap pollutants and
humidity indoors. The solution? American UPVC single-hung windows offer a uniquely effective
and controlled way to combat poor ventilation without sacrificing energy efficiency or security.
Traditional Ventilation Trade-Offs
Opening a standard window wide provides ventilation but comes with significant drawbacks:
Energy Waste: Huge amounts of heated or cooled air escape, spiking utility bills.
Security Risk: An open window is an invitation.
Weather Intrusion: Rain, wind, pollen, and insects can enter freely.
Noise Pollution: Outside noise floods in.
Lack of Control: It's often all-or-nothing.
The American UPVC Single-Hung Solution: Controlled, Secure Ventilation
American-style UPVC single-hung windows
(where only the bottom sash slides vertically upwards) provide a smarter, more controlled ventilation strategy:
Partial Opening Flexibility: Beyond tilting, sliding the bottom sash upwards just a few inches provides
a larger, yet still relatively secure and controlled opening for times when more airflow is desired
(e.g., quickly clearing strong cooking odors), while still being less energy-intensive than opening it fully.
UPVC Stability & Seal Integrity: Unlike wood that can swell or warp, compromising seals, UPVC
maintains its shape and the compression of its high-quality EPDM gaskets season after season.
This means:
When closed, the window remains exceptionally airtight, preventing drafts and energy loss.
When slightly opened, the ventilation gap is consistent and predictable. You won't lose the tight seal
over time due to frame movement.
Why UPVC Single-Hung Over Other Options?
Vs. Double-Hung: While double-hungs (both sashes move) offer top-down ventilation, the tilt
function on the bottom sash of single-hungs is generally simpler, more robust, and creates the
more effective bottom-up airflow pattern for removing stale air.
Vs. Awning/Casement: These offer excellent ventilation but protrude outward/inward, which can
be a hazard or obstruction. Their opening mechanism is often more complex. The single-hung
tilt is subtle and unobtrusive.
Vs. Trickle Vents: Dedicated trickle vents are common in Europe and provide constant background
ventilation. However, American single-hung tilts offer user-controlled, adjustable, and often larger
ventilation areas on demand, without adding extra hardware. You can easily close them
completely when not needed.
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