Abstract: A double hung window assembly includes a frame having horizontally spaced-apart first and second vertically extending stiles and upper and lower frame members extending between and interconnecting the first and second stiles to form a vertically enlarged frame opening that is generally quadrilateral in shape. The window assembly includes a bottom window sash that is movably disposed in a lower portion frame opening. The bottom window sash includes a generally quadrilateral first frame having an enlarged first window opening therethrough, and a lower window pane mounted to the first frame in the first window opening. The first frame has vertically spaced-apart horizontal upper and lower edges defining a first height. The window assembly further includes an upper window sash that is movably disposed in an upper portion of the window opening.

Abstract: A method for producing a window assembly that comprises providing a glass pane having an outer surface, and providing a plurality of frame assemblies that cooperate with one another to surround the glass pane. The method also includes covering at least a select one of the frame assemblies with at least one cover member having an outer surface. The method further includes covering at least a portion of the outer surface of the glass pane and at least a portion of the outer surface of the at least one cover member with a protective member such that the at least one cover member and the protective member are adapted to be removed from the window assembly subsequent to installation of the window assembly.