Window, and door Flashcards
Are windows manufactured fully assembled and ready for installation?
Yes. Manufactured fully assembled and ready for installation
What materials can windows be made out of?
Made with wood, steel, aluminum or vinyl-clad wood frames
What is the sash, rails and muntins in a window?
Sash is the entire glass and frame.
Rails and stiles make up the perimeter.
Muntins section off the glass panes
Why are double hung window frames called double hung?
Because the bottom can go up and the top can come down.
As the window goes up, what happens to the sash weight in a double hung window frame?
the sash weight comes down. it counter balances the weight of the window
In a double hung window frame, what allows for easy raising and lowering of windows?
Sash weights
Where is a drip cap placed and why?
a drip cap is placed at the top of the casing to prevent water from entering through the window
What does the parting bead do?
Separates the two sashes, top and bottom
Newer windows. A vinyl frame with foam insulation insulates better than wood. True or false?
True
In newer windows, what have replaced counter weights?
Springs
What is the standard construction grade window?
2 panes of glass, one with a low E coding and they are filled with argon gas
Rails are in what direction?
Stiles are in what direction?
rails = horizontal Stiles = vertical
Order of installation for flashing flange type window
- Build sill pan ( it is like putting flashing against a wood frame
- Window goes in
- It gets taped in
When taping in a window for flashing type window, where does the taping begin, go to, and end ?
Begins at the bottom, goes to the sides, and then to the top
Does triple pane have a higher U factor than double pane ?
Yes
What is the purpose of windows?
Window units are made to seal out weather and temperature differences
How to improve a windows U factor?
Multiple glass layers with a space filled with a gas improves U-factor.
Argon
Krypton
Has Non-moveable glass
Available in many shapes and sizes. What type of window is this?
Fixed window
Non-moveable glass
Available in many shapes and sizes
Has One or both sash slide up and down.
Removable/tilt sash makes for easy maintenance.
Optional grilles.
What type of window is this?
Double or single hung
One or both sash slide up and down.
Removable/tilt sash makes for easy maintenance.
Optional grilles.
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?
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
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?
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
What type of window is this?
Hinges on top edge, swings outward.
May create an obstruction when open
Can deflect rain even when open
Awning
Hinges on top edge, swings outward.
May create an obstruction when open
Can deflect rain even when open
What type of window is this?
Hinges on bottom, swings inward.
Often used in basement locations
Hopper
Hinges on bottom, swings inward.
Often used in basement locations
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
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.
