Horizontal Sliding Windows - (aka 2-lite and 3-lite sliders)


In effect, a horizontal sliding window is a double hung
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window laid on its side. With some units, both sashes slide from side to side in a channel; in others only once–usually the right sash slides. Others are made with 3 panels of glass, the two outer sashes slide into the center - covering over the fixed sash which is 50% of the total window space.

Advantages

  • As with double hung windows, because they're held firmly in place they won't warp or sag.
  • They're easy to open and close as long as you're standing next to them.
  • There is relatively little air leakage around the edges, even if they're not whether stripped.
  • Washing is usually easy because many sashes can be removed from the inside of the house.
  • Horizontal sliding windows are a good choice in locations where you want and operating sash with a large expanse of glass and a minimum number of framing members to obstruct the view, no other operating unit fills this requirement as well.
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Disadvantages
  • Horizontal sliding windows cannot be opened to access more than 50% of their possible ventilation space.
  • They will omit driving rain into the house.
  • If you must reach over a counter or piece of furniture to open and close them, horizontal windows are difficult to operate and should not be used.

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