Double Slider Windows in Phoenix & Mesa, AZ
As the name suggests, on double slider windows, both sashes slide. From the outside looking in, the active sash slides behind the inactive. These windows consist of two sashes operating in a rectangular frame.
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You have the option of opening one side or the other but you can’t open both sides all the way at the same time. When you open one, the other one is unlocked as well. The entire window is covered with a screen because both sides open.
Sliding windows are typically used for openings that are closer to square in shape or are wider than they are tall. They are not the best choice for windows that are taller than they are wide because they will rock when sliding, no matter who manufactures them. The rollers or glides are too close for the height of the sash.
We can and do provide and install double sliders using energy efficient reinforced vinyl, composite or aluminum clad wood windows. Be aware, we do not normally recommend the use of double slider windows unless our client has a good reason for needing them and are well informed of the operating characteristics of a modern double slider window. When needing a window that slides, a single slider or a triple slider (XOX) is almost always a better choice.
If you had exposure to the old wood ones when growing up, you need to be aware they are different now, no matter the manufacturer. Remember, we pride ourselves on always being honest with our clients so our experts can help you find the right window solutions.
We assist Arizona families that live in Phoenix, Chandler, Peoria, Mesa, Glendale, Gilbert, Sun City, Queen Creek, Avondale, Sun City West, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, Paradise Valley, Surprise, Cave Creek, Goodyear, Carefree, El Mirage, Avondale, or anywhere else valley wide.
Benefits of Double Slider Windows
There are a number of benefits for certain situations that come with double slider windows in Arizona. Those benefits include:
They can be good second story windows – Both sashes can be removed from the inside and laid on a flat surface to clean and then placed back in the frame. This can make cleaning the exterior glass on your second story windows easier in some ways. The only time this doesn’t work is when there are window treatments on the inside that prevent them from coming out. A single slider can be cleaned on a second story by removing one sash and the screen first and then cleaning the inactive outside glass with a spray bottle and a squeegee while standing inside the home.
They can reduce light reflecting out onto artificial grass – double slider windows have a screen over the entire window. This does darken the inside of a room a little more than other replacement window configurations, but it also reduces the amount of UV light reflected back out to the yard. Plants and grass are not affected by this but some artificial grasses can be affected. It is a shame the artificial grass companies sell products that are not adequately guaranteed to withstand the normal environment caused by building code requirements for residential housing in the Phoenix area.
Keep in mind – for all other sliding window replacement applications, we do suggest using a single-slider or triple slider (XOX) window instead, since they are more secure, stable, better sealed, and require less maintenance.
Drawbacks of using Double Sliding Replacement Windows
They do not slide as easily as you might think they should. No matter who manufactures them, they are not made the same way they were decades ago. They both move and lock into each other. Modern energy and air infiltration codes require them to have an interlock between them and be double weather-stripped against each other. This makes them feel like they are dragging across each other rather than gliding past each other. They often require one hand to push on each sash to seat the inner lock before latching the window. The old wood windows from decades ago barely contacted each other at all allowing air to flow between them. This also allowed them to slide more freely.
They are not quite as tight and stable as single slider or triple slider (XOX) replacement window options. There is no stabilizing stationary bar in the middle for them to lock into. because there is no stabilizing bar in the middle. A double slider frame is like a bedframe without horizontal slats connecting the sides to help keep the frame stable and square. Even with all the weather-stripping, they can’t seal as tight as a single slider because both sashes move.
The oversize screen frame is weaker. The screen covers the entire window instead of just one side. This makes the screen twice as big. The bigger the screen, the weaker the frame. It is easier to damage the screen frame if you need to take it out to clean the screen.
If you need or want a double sliding window, we are happy to provide them for you anywhere in the Phoenix valley area, we just want people to fully understand them.
Krasiva Double Slider Window Replacements
Double slider windows can be an energy-efficient window option for your space. Especially our Krasiva Desert Mountain 2.0 window line with our unique SM89 glass. If you would like to have these installed in your home, you need a team of experts you can trust. That’s why you should give our team at Krasiva Windows and Doors a call today to schedule your service!