Wood windows are not used as much now as in the past. If
wood windows are used they are normally clad or covered
with a vinyl or metal cladding.
Glazing refers to the actual window pane.
Aluminum Window Size as well as some vinyl windows are
expressed as the width first and then the height. A window
size that is expressed as a 3050 window is 3 ft. wide and 5
ft. in height. A window size that is expressed as 3644 window
is 3 ft 6 in. wide and 4 ft 4 in.in height. Some wood window
sizes are expressed differently. A wood window size might be
expressed as 3660. This window size would be 3 ft. wide and
5 ft. in height.
Low E refers to a low emittance coating that is applied to
the surface of a window pane. This coating is almost
invisible and is used to reflect certain wave lengths or
frequencies of sunlight.
Tinted Windows have a coating applied that reduces the
heat and gives the glass a color. The most common colors
are amber and gray.
Single Hung Window is a window which has only one
operable sash. As in an aluminum window, the only sash
that is operable is the bottom sash.
Double Hung Window has two operable sashes. A wood
window normally has two operating sashes.
Window Fin or nailing fin is the metal strip around the
perimeter of the window. This strip allows the window to be
nailed to the wall sheathing.
Window Balance is a mechanical device which acts as a
counter weight to assist in the opening and closing of the
windows. In old wood windows, the window balances were
weights tied to ropes inside the window jambs.
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