Combination windows: Canada vs. US

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Combination windows: Canada vs. US

#1 Post by drubinoff »

Hi,

I've notice that since the 1970s, Fixed over slider combination windows have become standard in Canada (replacing single or double hung), while Stateside, double hung windows have maintained their popularity.

I think fixed over slider replacements look rather bad on pre-WW1 housing, yet you see that all over Toronto.

Does anyone know why this style has become so popular north of the border, but is non-existant in the US?

Solve my lifelong mystery.

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