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Uses of windows Provide natural light, air circulation, views Serve as focal point of room or background Can help conserve energy and prevent heating and cooling loss Can be made of high-impact glass to prevent breakage during storms 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Parts of the window Frame: perimeter of window that fits into wall Sash: holds the glass & swings or slides open. May be divided into small sections by wooden dividers called muntins Sill: bottom of the frame Apron: horizontal board underneath a window below the sill 10/1/2016 SBrooks

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Types of Windows Sliding Swinging Fixed All other types are based on these three 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Sliding windows Operate either vertically or horizontally Double-hung window : most common window, opens vertically from top or bottom. Provides an opening for half the size of window. Horizontal-sliding: has 2-3 sashes. 2 sash windows has 1 sash that slides and the other stays fixed 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Double Hung Window 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Horizontal Sliding 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Swinging windows Casement: open and close with a crank, swing outward. Usually the entire window area can be opened for ventilation. Awning: swing outward from the bottom and are hinged at the top. Provides protection from the rain. Usually found in basements. 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Casement Windows 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Awning Window 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Swinging windows (con’t) Hopper: Hinged at the bottom to allow the top of the sash to swing inward Jalousie: series of horizontal adjustable glass slats fastened into a metal frame. (think of mini-blinds made of glass) Open and close with a crank to allow ventilation. Screens & storms windows are needed for protection from insects or weather 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Hopper Window 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Jalousie Window 10/1/2016 SBrooks

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Fixed Windows DO NOT open Admit light and provide a view Can be rectangular, oval, half-round, round, arched Glass blocks provide light while providing privacy 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Fixed Windows 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Combination Windows Fixed windows used with other types of windows. EX: hopper window used above a fixed casements used on either side of large fixed windows BAY windows: combination window that has large fixed windows and double-hung windows on either side 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Bay Window 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Skylights & Clerestory Used to let light into areas that get little or no light…usually do not open Skylights are located in ceiling or roof Clerestory windows are located high on walls 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Skylights & Clerestory 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Curtains Flat fabric panels constructed of unlined fabric or lace. May be sheer to medium weight. Has wide variety of colors, patterns, & textures May stay closed or opened on a rod. 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Types of curtains 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Draperies Usually lined with another fabric Lining adds body, increases insulation, helps drapes hang better, blocks sunlight and helps to avoid fading of drapery fabric Usually more formal and will extend to the floor 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Shades Can be very plain or ornate Can fit regular windows as well as oval or arched windows. Can also fit skylights. 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Shade Types Roller shade: mounted at top of window, made of cloth or vinyl, can have fabric or wallpaper laminated on them for decorative effect. Can be light-filtering, room-darkening, or heat resistant 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Roman Shade Lies flat against the window when down and is drawn up into a series of horizontal folds 10/1/2016 SBrooks Roman ShadesRoman Shades

Shutters Originally designed to keep out heat & cold Work well with traditional decors Can cover part or all of the window, usually made of wood, are hinged together like a folding door 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Shutters 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Blinds Made of a series of evenly spaced slats that can be opened or closed by cords. They allow privacy or let in as much light as needed but tedious to clean Horizontal blinds (Venetian) have horizontal slats, usually windows Vertical blinds have vertical slats (patio doors) 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Blinds 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Decorative top treatments Used for decorative purposes and to hide drapery/curtain hardware. Valence: short length of fabric placed across the top of window. Can use alone or with other treatments. Usually is gathered for a full look and matches the other treatment 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Valences 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Cornice Same purpose as valance but has more structure Can be made of wood, painted or stained Can be padded and covered with fabric 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Cornices 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Swags Piece of fabric that is draped gracefully across the top of window. Attached to both sides of window frame at top 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Swags 10/1/2016 SBrooks

Swags (con’t) 10/1/2016 SBrooks

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