true divided lite wood windows

Do you only want the lower portion to move upwards? If so, thats a single hung slider. you're going to have to build a checkrail window in order to make those work for you. you could accomplish it with just the table saw and mitre saw, but it'll be tricky. what sort of climate are you in?
You can also replace the sealed unit(the glass) if it breaks, rather than downgrading your current windows. it's straight forward on vinyl windows.

What brand of windows are currently installed?
Also keep in mind that you're going to need to use fir wor the frames if you want them to stand any chance of lasting more than a few years.

I've been installing windows for more than half my life, started when i was 12.

>>1018530
The vinyl windows I have now are some cheap shit that are like 10-20 years old and the vinyl is crashing and shit so they need completely replaced.

My specialty is roofing and while I've done a lot with wood doors and vinyl windows I've never done anything with wood windows other than reglazing.I'd prefer a double hung but would settle for single hung, but what exactly is a checkrail? I just don't know the difference between this barn sash and a regular sash which is the root of my question

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>>1018552
>My specialty is roofing
On the internet no one knows you are a dog.

>>1018552
A checkrail window is the type of window frame design that these old wooden sliders were made with. If you google it, you'll find plenty of pictures and information on them. If you want it to be built properly(the same way they used to be built) You're going to need to have a "stop" running along of the inside of the frame to prevent the top section from falling out, then secure the top sash, and then put in the interior sash, and put stops on the interior perimeter to prevent the sash from falling in. The major downside to these units is that it is a friction seal between the two pieces. Doing it properly will require lots of time and materials, whereabouts are you located? have you looked into box unit windows instead of full frame replacements?

>>1018568
I forgot to mention, the "barn sash" is just so a name menards gave that item. there is no difference when it comes to that wooden sash, and one you would find in a house.

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>>1018552
that's what you're going to have to do to have the window function properly, and not be an eyesore.

>>1018568
>>1018572
Yeah ive looked into replacing them this and that way but I'm still stuck on wood windows just for the experience in making them if nothing else. Well do you think I may as well just make the sashes myself too since I'm going to all the trouble of making the frame? & would you recommend any literature on making wood windows? I'Ve looked into it a little but don't find much in the way of technical details/how tos

>>1018588
i know that they have you make them here in manitoba(canada) as part of the construction/carpentry trade school, maybe look into any carpentry school literature for more detailed information on building them. I've taken out more than my fair share of them when replacing with newer windows, and i can tell you that with the effort involved in removing them, building them will be a pain.