i have casements & i love the way they look for the style of our home, BUT they are limited in function especially on a warm rainy day, closed the entire way is our only option. our house is .... ?what- southwest modern might be a good description. i thought about replacing them w/double hung and i can not go there. the only other choice is a custom window with operative awning window @ the bottom. it depends on your home's style, but in my case form over function wins.

Your selection should be based on the style of your home. You don't mention gliders which are just as easy as double hung for cleaning.