Doors, Windows, and Roofs and Housing Exteriors
Doors 1. What is the purpose of a door? Entry Security Privacy Beauty Energy (heat and cold, in and out)
2. Types of Doors Swinging: Operate on hinges and usually open in one direction. Space is allowed in the floor plan for the door to open and close Sliding: Set on a track and glide open and close on that track. Folding: Unfolds when closed and opens into a multi-section stack.
3.Door Styles (14 total) Standard door Paneled door Louvered door Pocket Door Dutch doorFramed Glass or French door Jalousie door
3. Door Styles Transom window Sliding doors Sliding doors Folding door Screen door Batten door Bi-Fold door
Transom BACK
Single BACK
French BACK
Sliding BACK
Folding BACK
Bi-fold
Pocket BACK
4. Windows Why do we have windows? Light Ventilation Beauty Energy (heat and cold, in and out) View
5. Types of Windows Sliding: Operate vertically or horizontally. Swinging: Operate on hinges and usually open in one direction. Fixed: Admit light and may provide a view. They do not open.
6. Types of Windows (12 total) French window Bay window Bow window Jalousie window Fanlight and sidelight window Palladian window
6. Types of Windows Double-hung window Gliding Sash window Hinged-casement window Dormer PictureSkylight
7. Parts of a Window Frame Sash Casing Glass Sill Apron
Casement BACK
Double Hung (Sash)
Picture BACK
Bay BACK
Bow BACK
Palladian BACK
Skylight BACK
Fan/Half-Round BACK
Side Light BACK
Sliding BACK
8. Housing Exteriors What is the purpose of exterior treatments? Energy Protection Beautification
9. Dormer windows A window in a small gable-like projection built out from a sloping roof
10. Roof Styles FLAT MANSARD GABELED GAMBREL HIP SALTBOX
Gable BACK A very triangular roof Cross Gable This is like the gable roof, but has two parts that cross
Gambrel BACK A ridged roof with two slopes on either side, the lower slope having the steeper pitch Often flared beyond the front and rear of the house forming a deep overhang
Hip BACK A roof with four sloped sides
Flat BACK
Mansard BACK A roof with two slopes, the lower almost vertical to allow extra roof space for the attic rooms
Salt Box BACK Similar to a gable roof, but the two sides of it are not symmetrical.
Shed BACK A roof shape having only one sloping plane
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Wood exterior Requires the most maintenance Not as expensive as brick Type depends on supply, location, cost
Brick exterior One of the most expensive Low or no maintenance
Siding Inexpensive Aluminum or vinyl Low or no maintenance
Stone exterior Price depends on market Low or no maintenance Can be as much as brick
Stucco Cement stucco is a man- made rock material that is incredibly strong. Texture and patterns for stucco are infinite. Long Lasting
Half Timber Construction of timber frame having the spaces filed with masonry or plaster Most of current construction is decorative