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Window Treatments Flashcards

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Derived from the Old Norse word vindauga vindr meaning wind; augua meaning eye (meant an eye of the house through which wind enters)

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Window

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Importance of Windows

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  • To admit in light
  • To admit in air (ventilation)
  • Protection from outside elements
  • To frame or admit in the room the visual beauty of the exterior
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Factors to evaluate in the installation of windows - EXTERIOR

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  • Climate
  • Orientation
  • Prevailing breeze
  • Architectural Style
  • Location
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Factors to evaluate in the installation of windows - INTERIOR

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  • Light
  • View
  • Ventilation
  • Safety
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Basic Window Type

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  • Double hung window
  • Casement Window
  • Ranch or Strip Windows
  • Awning Window
  • Jalouise Window
  • Picture Window
  • Dormer Window
  • Slanting Window
  • Bay Window
  • Bow Window
  • Double Windows
  • French Doors
  • Corner Windows
  • Sliding Glass Doors
  • Clerestory Window
  • Palladian Window
  • Glass Wall
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Has two sashes, one or both of which slide up and down.

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Double Hung Window

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A window with one or more sashes that are hinged on a vertical edge; this kind opens from the side.

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Casement Window

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A wide window set high off the floor, usually has sliding sashes and is common to most ranch style house.

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Ranch or Strip Windows

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Has wide horizontal sashes that open outwaed to any angle, usually be left often when it’s raining.

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Awning Window

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Identified by narrow horizontal strips of glass that open by means of a crank to any desired angle.

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Jalouise Window

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One designed to frame an outside view. It may consist of one large fixed panel of glass, in which case the windiw cannot be opened.

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Picture Window

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A small window projecting from the house in an alcove-like extension of the room.

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Dormer Window

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Often called “Cathedral Window”, the angle at the top where the window follows the line of a slanting roof.

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Slanting Window

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Three or more window set at an angle to each other in a recessed area.

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Bay Window

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A curved window sometimes called “Circular Bay”.

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Bow Window

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Side by side window also called “Multiple Windows”

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Double Windows

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Sometimes called “French Windows”. They come in Paris and often open onto a porch or patio.

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French Doors

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Any window that comes together at the corner of a room.

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Corner Window

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A shallow window set near the ceiling.

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Clerestory Window

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An arched top window with straight panes below the arch.

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Palladian Window

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A group of basic window units made to fit together, forming a veritable wall of windows.

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Glass Wall Window

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Benefits/Uses of Window Treatments

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Privacy
Energy Conservation
Light Control
View Enhancement
Acoustic and Noise Control
Aesthetics

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Major reason for treating windows, critical for bedroom or bathrooms.

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Privacy

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Extremely important factors in interiors. Regional climate affect drapery, layering window treatments provides insulation in both hot and cold climate.

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Energy Conservation

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Multilayered treatments help to filter out the light and the glare.

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Light Control

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Framing a window with curtains and drapes will add to the beatiful view that could be seen outside as well as reduce the harsh, straight lines of the window frames, also it can help to cover uo views that are not aesthetic.

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View Enhancement

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Layering window treatments for insulation helps to control noise and temperature, fabrics and woods absorbs sounds, reducing noise both inside and outside.

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Acoustic and Noise Control

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To cover or conceal defects on wall, to decorate the wall in a certain style, to relieve the monotony of unbroken wall space.

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Aesthetic

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Important elements to consider when choosing window treatments.

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Light and Privacy Control

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