Window Parts Flashcards
What is a sash in a window?
The movable part of the window that holds the glass, which slides up and down in double-hung windows.
What is the frame of a window?
The structure that holds the window in place, including the sides, top, and sill components.
What is a pane?
The sheet of glass in the window.
What is a mullion?
A vertical or horizontal bar that divides two or more panes of glass.
What is a muntin?
The grid of bars within the window, often used in older windows, that separates individual panes of glass. It can be part of a sash or frame.
What is a sill?
The horizontal bottom part of the window frame, often slanted to direct water.
What is the head of a window?
The horizontal top part of the window frame.
What is a jamb?
The vertical sides of the window frame.
What is casing in a window?
The trim around the window frame, often decorative, that covers the gap between the window frame and the wall.
What is weatherstripping?
Seals around the window to prevent air and water infiltration.
What is an apron in a window?
A horizontal trim piece located below the window sill, often decorative.
What is glazing?
The process or material of installing glass into the window frame.
