One of the main reasons to add a dormer to a house is to bring light into the attic or living space that's tucked under the roof. This is why dormers always feature one or more windows.
Multiple small panes of glass add to the appeal of a pair of double-hung dormer windows. Small panes were once a necessity because of how glass was manufactured. Once larger pieces became available, small-pane windows fell out of favor among some people because they are more difficult to clean. Today, however, many people treasure the warm, historical look that small panes create.
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