For a casement window, the hinges are on the jambs of the side that does not open. The location of the hinges varies based on the type of window. Installed beneath the stool of the window, the apron is a decorative piece of trim that helps provide the interior of the window with a modern look and design. SEE ALSO: Parts of a Door Other Parts of Window Anatomy Apron
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Wood windows include window frame and sash made of solid wood. The window frame and sash are a five-layer pultruded fiberglass material. The interior and exterior frame and sash surfaces are extruded rigid PVC. OperatorĪ crank-operated device for opening and closing the window. Lock HandleĪ locking mechanism located on the jamb of a window. WeatherstripĪ strip of resilient material for covering the joint between the window sash and frame in order to reduce air leaks and prevent water from entering the structure. The decorative molding or framing around a window that covers the space between the window frame or jamb and the wall. The exterior wood parts of a window, which are covered with extruded aluminum and come with a factory-applied finish to help deter the elements. Screen 2Ī woven mesh of metal, plastic, or fiberglass that stretches over the opening of a window to allow for air to pass through. GrillesĪ piece designed for decorative purposes, achieving the appearance of multiple glass panes by visually dividing the window panels.
The major structural piece, either vertical or horizontal, that connects two or more windows together. The glass panel that opens inward, allowing for ease of access to snap-in between-the-glass blinds, shades, and grilles. This can be a decorative accent or sidelight, a fixed panel on a single-hung window, or the entire window can be fixed and inoperable. Additional Window Features and Options Fixed Panel Individual openings in the window sill that enable water or condensation to escape. The locking mechanism that engages with the sash lock strike to reduce rattling. Normally spring-loaded, the mechanical device used in single- and double-hung windows to counterbalance the weight of the sash during opening and closing. The check rail, in the middle of the window, is where the bottom part of the upper sash meets the upper part of the lower sash. The upper and lower rails, which together comprise the horizontal piece of a window sash. There are three rails on a double-hung window. The movable part of a window that holds the glass.
The strip placed on the sides of a window, providing a snug fit for the window sash. Sometimes referred to as the “stool” of the window, the sill is the main horizontal part that forms the bottom of the window frame. The main vertical parts that form the sides of the window frame. The main horizontal part that forms the top of the window frame. The framed sheet of glass within a window frame.
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