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Stays exactly where you leave it , smooth, balanced, and silent
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Tilt-in design for safe, ladder-free cleaning from inside your home
Single & Double
Hung Window Installation & Replacement
The Right Window for:
Classic Ontario Homes & Tight Spaces
Hung Windows:
The Right Window for
Classic Ontario Homes & Tight Spaces
Many homes across Toronto, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Newmarket, and Simcoe County were built around vertical windows.
You see them in older neighborhoods, family homes from the 70s–90s, and classic two-story houses with front porches or narrow side yards.
These homes were never designed for windows that swing outward.
Most homeowners start searching for hung windows when:
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Their current sliders won’t stay open
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The sashes are painted shut or warped
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A crank-out window blocks a porch, deck, or walkway
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Cleaning the second floor means climbing a ladder
Hung windows solve these problems by design.
Unlike casements, vertical sliders open inside their own frame.
Nothing swings outward. Nothing gets in the way. That makes them ideal for:
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Narrow side yards
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Front porches
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Second-story bedrooms
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Homes with classic facades and trim
At Sapphire Windows + Custom Doors...
We place failing wood sliders with custom vinyl or composite hung windows that keep the original look, without the drafts, sticking, or sagging.
You gain:
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Windows that stay exactly where you open them
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Draft-free comfort in winter
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Clean vertical lines that still “fit” your home
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Tilt-in cleaning from inside the room
Your home keeps the look you love, but finally works the way it should.
Beyond the Basics:
Single vs. Double Hung
Functionality
Choosing between single and double hung windows
is not cosmetic.
It’s about how your home breathes, how it’s maintained, and how it feels day to day.
Intelligent Ventilation
Double Hung Windows:
Both sashes move. You can lower the top sash to release rising heat while keeping the bottom closed for safety—ideal for upstairs bedrooms and warm summer nights.
Single Hung Windows:
Only the bottom sash opens. Ventilation is more limited, but the look remains classic and consistent with traditional homes.
A Maintenance Revolution
Double Hung Windows:
Tilt-in sashes allow you to clean both sides of the glass from inside your home. No ladders. No risk. No scheduling exterior cleaning.
Single Hung Windows:
The top sash is fixed. Exterior cleaning on upper floors still requires a ladder or professional service.
Precision Engineering
Double Hung Windows:
Modern constant-force balance systems keep even a 30-pound sash weightless and stable, no drifting, no slamming.
Single Hung Windows:
Fewer moving components, a simpler mechanism, and a more traditional operation with slightly less flexibility.
The right window isn’t about features,
it’s about fit.
Single Hung Windows
Single hung windows offer a more traditional feel at a lower cost.
Double hung windows
Provide full ventilation control and effortless maintenance.
We guide you through the decision based on how you live,
not what’s easiest to sell.
Real-Life Use Cases:
When to Choose Hung Windows
Hung windows solve real architectural and lifestyle challenges,
without forcing your home to change who it is.
Narrow Walkways & Balconies
Perfect for windows facing side yards, porches, patios, or balconies where outward-swinging frames would block movement.
Homes That Use
Window AC Units
The only high-end window style that accommodates window-mounted air conditioners without compromising fit, sealing, or security.
Bedrooms, Nurseries &
Kids’ Rooms
Open only the top sash for fresh air while keeping the bottom locked. Safer, calmer, more controlled ventilation.
Why Homeowners
Choose Sapphire for Hung Window Installations
Sapphire Windows + Custom Doors was built by professionals who’ve spent years in the field, not behind desks but hands-on experience.
Every Sapphire installation shows in cleaner replacements, tighter seals, and no issues down the line.
Quality is never rushed. Details are never skipped. Your home is treated with care from start to finish, because every project carries our name and your trust matters.
What You Can Expect When You
Work With Sapphire
✔ Expert Evaluation Before Any Work Begins
We don’t assume or push unnecessary work. Every project starts with a careful evaluation to determine what your home actually needs and what solution makes the most sense.
✔ No-Pressure Consultations
Clean work. No mess. No disruption. We leave your space exactly as we found it—only stronger.
✔ Certified Installers with Over 15 Years of Experience
Our team is made up of certified professionals with more than 15 years of hands-on experience installing windows and doors in Ontario homes.
✔ Respect for Your Home
Clean work. No mess. No disruption. Your home is treated with care from start to finish.
✔ Local Ontario Service
Proudly serving homeowners across Barrie, Vaughan, and the Greater Toronto Area.
Service Areas
Proudly serving homeowners with professional
Hung Window Installation and Replacement
across Ontario
Vaughan • Thornhill • Richmond Hill • Barrie • Innisfil • King City • Newmarket • GTA • Mississauga
Oshawa • Ajax • Whitby • Cambridge • Waterloo
FAQs
Answers to the Most Common Questions About Hung Windows Replacement, Performance, and Options
What is the main difference between single hung and double hung windows?
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Single hung windows have a fixed upper sash. Double hung windows allow both sashes to move, offering better ventilation and tilt-in cleaning.
Can I replace my old wood hung windows without losing the historical look?
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Yes. We match proportions, profiles, and sightlines while upgrading to modern materials and performance.
Are hung windows as energy-efficient as casement windows?
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With today’s sealing systems and glass technology, premium hung windows achieve comparable thermal performance.
How do I clean the outside of a double-hung window from the inside?
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Tilt-in sashes rotate inward, allowing full exterior access from inside the room.
Will a hung window accommodate a standard window AC unit?
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Yes. Hung windows remain the preferred high-end solution for window-mounted cooling systems.