Here are some basic replacement window concepts you might want
to consider when researching windows. Balance System – This is
the mechanism in a window that provides force to the bottom half
of the window so it is easy to move it up and down. Older
windows have a weight on a line that is hidden in the cavity of
the adjacent wall. Modern systems use either constant force
spiral springs or very small block and tackle arrangements. To
read more on Balance Systems Condensation – This is a process of
moist air forming on the interior of a glass window. Often this
will result in frost forming on the inside of the window. To
read more on Condensation Desiccant – Is a drying agent that is
placed inside the panes of glass in a double or triple pane
window, (IGU) to absorb any moisture that may get between the
glass panes. To read more on desiccant Foam Filled – Window
frames are generally hollow in nature. This is because they need
to be a certain size in order to be thick enough to go from the
outside of the wall to