| - Small honeycomb spaced within the
sash and frame extrusions which help to insulate andstrengthen
the window.
- A gas that
is heavier than air used to fill the dead airspace
of an insulated glass unit-Argon is a safe,colorless,
odorless, tasteless, non-toxic gas which is six times
more dense than air. Argon provides a
significant increase in the insulating value of a
glass unit as well as sound insulation.
- A
window that is hinged at the top, and cranks from
the bottom, to open out on a horizontal (outward and
upward) 45 Degree swing.
- Used to tension the sash in the desired
position. A balance allows the sash to operate up
and down.
- Housing for coil balance of constant force type.
-
A cover to improve site lines by covering operating
balance.
- Attached
to the bottom of balance as a receptacle for the tilt
pin to hold the sash and frame together which allows
tilting.
- A tube attached to each jamb of a window that gives
the moving sash stability when moving up and down.
- Used to adjust the tension of the spiral balance.
- Three
windows in a single frame. The center lite is always
twice as wide as the sidelites,which are generally
a combination of a fixed and (2) operable flankers,
(casement or double hung windows). The window bay
projects out from the wall of the house 30 or 45 degrees.
-
An extension of the vinyl frame that adds an aesthetically
pleasing dimension to the exterior of the window.
- 3, 4,
or 5 windows in a single frame. All of the windows
widths are equal size, which are generally a combination
of fixed centers and (2) operable flankers, (casement
or double hung windows). The
window bow projects out from the wall of the house
15 degrees. A bow is similar to a bay but the combination
has a more circular arch appearance.
- Wood
head, seat, and jambs designed to form a case to contain
the window to fit in the rough opening,used on bay
and bow windows.
- this is
the exact window size not including the fin.
- This
is a "w" shaped clip with jamb adjustment screw located
at the middle of both jambs of some replacement models.
The screws in a clockwise direction will cause the
jamb middles to pull toward the center of window.
- A material
used to seal glass to the spacer and acts as a sealant
to form a dead air space water and air tight unit.
- The mechanism which pulls sash together when placed
in the locked position on single hung, double hung,
and slider windows.
- A picture window made out of casement window extrusions
and does not ventilate.
- A window that is hinged on the left or right jamb.
The window cranks outward on a vertical plane to a
full 90 degree swing. The unit may be hinged left
or right (View the unit inside looking out).
- A compound
for filing joints to prevent leakage of water and
air. Weather-proof caulking is made of a silicone
base. Caulking is used where leakage and/or movement
may occur.
- Special
shapes window unit that has a half round radius head.
- A measure of the effectiveness of a window or glazing
system to reduce the potential for condensation. The
higher the condensation resistance factor, the more
efficient the window or glazing system.
- The
formation of water vapor from the air on any cold
surface whose temperature is below thedew point.
- Energy
transfer from one material to another by direct contact.
- Heat
transfer by currants that flow from a warm surface
to a colder one.
- A
double hung or single hung window with a larger proportioned
bottom sash. Standard Configuration is 3/5 of the
window operates from the bottom. 2/5 operates on the
top.
- A fixed
lite inoperable unit insert only (no master frame).
- A material used in insulating glass to absorb water
vapor which causes fogging.
- The temperature
above 32 degree F at which visible water vapor begins
to deposit on the glass surface.
-
A window with an upper and lower moving sash utilizing
a tension balance to hold sashes in the desired position.
- A molding
to divert water from the top casing so that water
drips beyond the outside of the frame.
- Two
hardnesses of vinyl in one extrusion. Usually combines
rigid and flexible vinyl. Mainly used for glazing
beads and sashes.
- The path
or opening by means of which one goes out: emergency
exit. All egress or rescue windows from sleeping rooms
must have a net clear opening.
- Special
shape where height is at least 1/3 of base.
- Special shapes window unit having all three sides
equal.
- Special
shape that has straight legs coming up from the base
and attaching to the radius.
- A window
which is non-operable (Does not open).
- A window
unit placed along side of another unit. A picture
window may be flanked by a double hung on each side.
- Refers
to frames and sash fused together with intense heat.
- A removable
trim that holds the glass in place.
- The process
of sealing the glass to the sash.
- A brass/aluminum
or vinyl strip in the dead airspace of the glass unit.
Available in either colonial or diamond patterns.
- A slang term
used for the internal workings of bay/bow units. (
i.e.: window dimensions, projection, overall depth,
etc.
- A
vinyl cap that fits over the top of the head of a
window. Used to fill in the gap.
- Air
is able to flow through cracks and other spaces around
the window and at the meeting rail.
- Special shapes window unit having two of three sides
equal.
- The sides of
the window frame.
- "J" Configuration
designed into window frame exterior for the primary
purpose of receiving siding.
- The
bottom of the top sash on which the keeper is mounted.
On sliders, the keeper rail is vertical.
e -
Handle (Applied or Integrated) for raising the sash
in a window.
- A unit of glass.
- An extrusion
used on top of the bottom sash on which locks are
mounted. On sliders, the lock rail is vertical.
- Glass treated with a thin transparent coating of
metal oxide and silver. Allows natural light and short-wave
heat energy to freely penetrate glass during the winter
while reflecting long-wave heat energy back outside
during the summer months. Keeping your house cool
in the summer and warm in the winter. It reduces the
penetration of ultraviolet rays to minimize fading
of carpet and draperies.
- The head,
sill, and jambs make up the mainframe. It holds the
sashes.
e -
Refers to frames fastened with screws.
- The
point at which the horizontal sections of the top
and bottom sash meet. On sliders, the meeting rail
is vertical.
- Fabric, made
of either fiberglass or aluminum, used in the making
of screens.
- The joining
of two or more windows at the jamb, or by the mainframe.
- The extrusion
piece used to join two or more windows at the jamb,
or by the mainframe.
- Used
to secure the window into a rough opening.
- A frosted glass that you cannot see through. Mainly
used in the bathroom.
- An
eight sided special shape window.
- A window
with a sash that opens or operates for ventilation.
- A single
and/or double hung window with a larger proportioned
top sash. Standard configuration is 3/5 of the window
operates from the top. 2/5 operates on the bottom.
- In
a bay or bow unit-This measurement is the width of
head/seat board which is projection plus wall thickness.
- Of or designating
a renaissance architectural style usually a mulled
combination of special shapes window units.
- Special
shapes window unit having five sides usually in a
doghouse style I.e. horizontal base with both sides
perpendicular and top two sides with pitch.
- A
window that has no moveable sash.
- Roof pitch
is the ratio of rise to span. Special shapes trapezoid
configurations especially will follow roof pitch.
Plated/polished Brass Hardware- Hardware that is not
solid brass but finished as plated.
- Horizontal
and vertical grid 4" from edge of glass to centerline
of grid in windows (6" in Patio Doors).
- In a
bay or bow unit-This measurement is the distance a
unit will project past the outside wall.
- Quadruplet
is a group of windows mulled in combination of fours.
- Wave energy
transmitted directly from one object to another through
the atmosphere or
through transparent or translucent materials. The
energy radiated is either transmitted, absorbed or
reflected, or a combination of all three.
- Horizontal
member of a sash.
- A window designed to fit into an existing window
opening.
- Special
shapes window unit having one of three interior angles
of 90 degrees.
- A measure
of resistance to heat flow of material or construction.
A higher value indicates a better heat insulating
property.
- Glass that has been treated with high heat for strength.
If safety glass is broken, it will shatter into very
small pieces.
- An extrusion
molding generally about 2" long that covers the joint
between window sash and the jamb which stops the operable
sash at its maximum opening.
- The part of
the window or door which contains the glass.
- This
is a button shaped Jamb Adjustment Screw located at
the middle of both jambs of some replacement models.
Turning the screw in a clockwise direction will cause
the jamb middles to pull towardcenter of window.
- A compound
for filling joints to prevent leakage of water and
air. Weatherproof sealant is made of a silicone base.
Sealant is used where leakage and/or movement is expected.
-
A plastic coating wrapped around a finished product
for protection during shipping and while in storage.
- The bottom
piece of the mainframe.
- An extrusion
that is placed on the exterior sill of a replacement
window to fill in any gap between the rough opening
to the exterior window sill.
- Window with a fixed top sash and an operating bottom
sash.
- Window
that slides to the left or right.
- A
balance using a spirally wound spring.
- The
vertical point at which a radius starts for special
shapes I.e. eyebrows, colonial arch.
Stile - Vertical member of a sash.
- A piece
of two sided tape that holds the glass in place within
the frame.
- When
compressed the tilt latch moves enabling the sash
to tilt. (Same as tilt latch or sash release).
- Mechanisms
that locks sash in place (Sash release).
- Pins in
the lift rail of the sash that goes into the balance
shoe and joins the sash to the jamb.
- A horizontal
window usually above a door.
- A four
sided window in which one side is taller than the
other.
- Triplet is
a group of windows mulled in combination of threes.
- Joining
two windows together with mullion.
- A value
indicating the rate of heat flow transferred through
a material. The lower the U Value, the slowerthe rate
of heat flow. It is also referred to as the overall
coefficient of heat transfer.
- The
width in inched plus the height in inches.
-
XO from the outside looking in, the moving lock sash
will operate from left to right.
- Material
used to seal the opening between the sash and the
mainframe.
- Small holes
along the bottom edge of a window or door unit that
allows any trapped water to escape outdoors.
- Silicone
based substance that holds the sash in place within
the frame.
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