Why Double-Hung Windows Remain Popular in Historic Leesburg
A Natural Fit For Older Facades In the historic sections of Leesburg, the window openings themselves tell the story, they are tall, orderly, and usually suited to a classic sash shape that does not fight the architecture. The style works because it preserves the vertical rhythm of the house, instead of introducing a modern shape that can look out of place on a period exterior. When a house sits in a district where exterior changes are noticed, window style matters
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A Natural Fit For Older Facades In the historic sections of Leesburg, the window openings themselves tell the story, they are tall, orderly, and usually suited to a classic sash shape that does not fight the architecture. The style works because it preserves the vertical rhythm of the house, instead of introducing a modern shape that can look out of place on a period exterior. When a house sits in a district where exterior changes are noticed, window style matters
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