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Window, and door Flashcards

1
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Are windows manufactured fully assembled and ready for installation?

A

Yes. Manufactured fully assembled and ready for installation

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2
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What materials can windows be made out of?

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Made with wood, steel, aluminum or vinyl-clad wood frames

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What is the sash, rails and muntins in a window?

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Sash is the entire glass and frame.
Rails and stiles make up the perimeter.
Muntins section off the glass panes

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4
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Why are double hung window frames called double hung?

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Because the bottom can go up and the top can come down.

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5
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As the window goes up, what happens to the sash weight in a double hung window frame?

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the sash weight comes down. it counter balances the weight of the window

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6
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In a double hung window frame, what allows for easy raising and lowering of windows?

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Sash weights

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7
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Where is a drip cap placed and why?

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a drip cap is placed at the top of the casing to prevent water from entering through the window

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8
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What does the parting bead do?

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Separates the two sashes, top and bottom

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9
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Newer windows. A vinyl frame with foam insulation insulates better than wood. True or false?

A

True

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10
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In newer windows, what have replaced counter weights?

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Springs

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11
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What is the standard construction grade window?

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2 panes of glass, one with a low E coding and they are filled with argon gas

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12
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Rails are in what direction?

Stiles are in what direction?

A 
rails = horizontal
Stiles = vertical
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13
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Order of installation for flashing flange type window

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  1. Build sill pan ( it is like putting flashing against a wood frame
  2. Window goes in
  3. It gets taped in
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14
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When taping in a window for flashing type window, where does the taping begin, go to, and end ?

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Begins at the bottom, goes to the sides, and then to the top

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15
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Does triple pane have a higher U factor than double pane ?

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Yes

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16
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What is the purpose of windows?

A

Window units are made to seal out weather and temperature differences

17
Q

How to improve a windows U factor?

A

Multiple glass layers with a space filled with a gas improves U-factor.
Argon
Krypton

18
Q

Has Non-moveable glass

Available in many shapes and sizes. What type of window is this?

A

Fixed window
Non-moveable glass
Available in many shapes and sizes

19
Q

Has One or both sash slide up and down.
Removable/tilt sash makes for easy maintenance.
Optional grilles.
What type of window is this?

A

Double or single hung
One or both sash slide up and down.
Removable/tilt sash makes for easy maintenance.
Optional grilles.

20
Q

Hinge on vertical edge allowing to swing outward.

May create an obstruction on a deck or near a walkway, if this is the case, they may not be a good option in some locations
What type of window is this?

A

Casement
Hinge on vertical edge allowing to swing outward.

May create an obstruction on a deck or near a walkway, if this is the case, they may not be a good option in some locations

21
Q

Has One or two sash slide side-to-side in tracks

Lower tracks can get filled with debris making the window difficult to operate
Good use of space, does not create an obstruction like a casement window
What type of window is this?

A

Sliding window
One or two sash slide side-to-side in tracks

Lower tracks can get filled with debris making the window difficult to operate
Good use of space, does not create an obstruction like a casement window

22
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What type of window is this?
Hinges on top edge, swings outward.
May create an obstruction when open
Can deflect rain even when open

A

Awning
Hinges on top edge, swings outward.
May create an obstruction when open
Can deflect rain even when open

23
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What type of window is this?
Hinges on bottom, swings inward.
Often used in basement locations

A

Hopper
Hinges on bottom, swings inward.
Often used in basement locations

24
Q

What type of window is this?
Original intent was to orient the main window south so that the sun can shine into the room most of the day.
Sun rises in the east, sets in the west, follows the window all day. Has three panes, Middle, left and right

A

Bay
Original intent was to orient the main window south so that the sun can shine into the room most of the day.
Sun rises in the east, sets in the west, follows the window all day.

25
Q

What type of window is this?

Variation of the bay window but has more than three windows. A rounded appearance

A

Bow window

Variation of the bay window but has more than three windows. A rounded appearance

26
Q

What type of window is this?

Usually placed in the ceiling in big areas to get direct sunlight

A

Sky light

Usually placed in the ceiling in big areas to get direct sunlight

27
Q

What are flush doors? Are they the most basic types of doors?

A

Yes. Flush Doors
Smooth, flat surface or veneer or metal
Solid core of wood, composition board or foam.
Solid core door

28
Q

What door type is this?
Made with raised panels of various shapes
May have lights (glass)

A

Panel doors
Made with raised panels of various shapes
May have lights (glass)

29
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What are sidelights used for?

A

Side lights are added to enhance the entry

30
Q

are hinged glass doors designed for visibility.

Both doors can be opened together to yield a wider opening. wHAT TYPES OF DOOR IS THIS?

A

Patio door

31
Q

Doors are bored to accept _____.

A

Hardware

32
Q

Most doors today arrive at the jobsite _______

A

Pre-hung

33
Q

Pre-hung doors typically have what already applied?

A

Pre-hung doors typically have exterior molding already applied

34
Q

The pre-hung units can be single or double doors and may include side lights. True or false?

A

True

35
Q

The term pre-hung, refers to?

A

The term pre-hung, refers to the door already being “hung” on its hinges.

36
Q

Door units include what 7 things?

A

The door units include the door, hinges, jambs, stops, threshold, exterior trim and often a hole for the lockset is pre-drilled.

37
Q

The pre-applied molding used on pre-hung exterior doors is typically “____________”

A

The pre-applied molding used on pre-hung exterior doors is typically “brick molding”

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