When you think of a rustic countryside home, you probably think of a hillside cottage with double hung windows and a picket fence.

The charming double sash aesthetic was once a traditional part of every UK home. The trend sailed all the way to the USA during colonization, and it’s remained here ever since. Let’s find out if they’re the window design of your dreams.

Double hung windows rely on two sliding panels that can open over one another from the top or bottom. They can tilt inward, too, so you’ll finally be able to clean your second story glass without a ladder.

Double sashes typically include a simple grid that looks as though it jumped straight out of a fairytale. They’re more than their beauty, though. They boost ventilation, allowing your HVAC system to achieve its thermostat setting more easily. The long-term results pay for themselves through lighter utility bills.