House Window Term 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.
House Window Term Glazing refers to the actual window
pane.
House Window Term 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 5ft. 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.
House Window Term Low E window term 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.
House Window Term Tinted Windows have a coating
applied that reduces the heat and gives the glass a color.
The most common colors are amber and gray.
House Window Term 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.
House Window Term Double Hung Window has two
operable sashes. A wood window normally has two operating
sashes.
House Window Term 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.
House Window Term 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.
Windows Terms
Category Construction Glossary
