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Window Treatments Flashcards

1
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The word is derived from the Old Norse word for wind “VINDR” combined with the word for eye “AUGA”

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Window

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Vindr + Auga= meant “AN EYE OF THE HOUSE THROUGH WHICH WIND ENTERED

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Vindauga “Window”

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Provide 4 vital functions

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Importance of windows

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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 the installation of windows

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Exterior Evaluation “COPAS”
Climate
Orientation
Prevailing Breeze
Architectural Style
Setting or Location

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Factors to evaluate the installation of windows

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Interior Evaluation “LVVS”
Light
View
Ventilation
Safety

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7
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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 two sashed, hinged on vertical edge , opens from side

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Casement Windows

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Most often a wide window set off the floors, siding sashes and common ranch type houses

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Ranch/Strip Windows

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Has wide horizontal sashes that open outward to any angle, can usually be left open when 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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Jalousie Window

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12
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One designed to frame an outside view

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Picture Window

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13
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Usually a small projecting from alcove like extension of the room

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Dormer Winodw

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14
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Cathedral window, Main characteristic is the angle at top where window follows the line of the slanting roof

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Slanting Window

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15
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Three or more window set at an angle to each other in the recessed area

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Bay Windows

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16
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Curved Window, Circuular bay

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Bow Window

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17
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Side by side window

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Double Window

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18
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French windows, Come in pairs often open onto porch or patio

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French Doors

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19
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Any window that comes together at the corner of the room

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Corner Window

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20
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Todays functional French Doors, often set into a regular wall , modern glass wall

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Sliding Glass Doors

21
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Shallow window set near the ceiling

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Clerestory Window

22
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Arched top window with straight panes below the arch

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Palladian Window

23
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Group of basic window units made to fit together forming veritable wall of windows

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Glass Wall

24
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Major reason for treating winodws

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Privacy

25
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The amount needed depends on the window location, bedroom or bathroom

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Privacy

26
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extremely important factor in interiors

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Energy conservation

27
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Layering window treatment provides insulation on both hot and cold climates

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Energy Conservation

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Window direction plays a major role, depending on where windows are facing, filter light and glare, to add light or dim a room

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Light Control

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Framing and curtains will add to the beautiful view seen outside, reduce harsh straight lines, and cover views that are not aesthetic

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View Enhancement

30
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Layering Window Treatments for insulation helps noise control also temperature, Fabrics absorbs sound, reducing noise inside and outside

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Acoustics and Noise Control

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To cover and conceal defects on walls
To decorate wall in certain style
To relieve the monotony of unbroken wall space

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Aesthetics

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Aesthetics

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To cover and conceal defects on walls
To decorate wall in certain style
To relieve the monotony of unbroken wall space

33
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Categories of Fabrics

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Opaque
Semi-Opaque
Semi-Sheer
Sheer

34
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Used to accent an open, airy feeling, made of very thin fabric and is nearest to the glass,
LEAST AMOUNT OF PRIVACY

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Sheers

35
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Treatment to diffuse light for a little privacy, thicker than Glass Curtain, may used alone, at day people will not see inside rather than night

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Semi-Sheers

36
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Provide partial blockage of light when curtains are closed, at night only see shadows on inside from outside, MOST WIDELY AVAILABLE

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Semi-Opaque

37
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Privacy at maximum light blocking, Most hard window treatments and lined curtain

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Opaque

38
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Includes draperies, curtains, and shades that are purely made of fabric

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Soft Window Treatments

39
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Uses a thick kind of fabric and is made with pleats, main purpose: decorative, privacy and elimination of light

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Draperies

40
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Stationary drapes used on either side of windows, left straight or tied back

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Overdraperies

41
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Pleated panels that can be pulled across the window

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Draw Draperies

42
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Generally shirred or smocked, heading attached to rods, pleated and hung on rod with the used of hooks

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Curtains

43
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They impart a homey country feel to a room and come in several different styles, short in length, kitchens or baths

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Tiers

44
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Originally the invention of a clever French Restaurateur, allow seated patrons privacy, allowing passerby to grip

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Café Curtains

45
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“Brise-brise” French as “wind screen” gathered and hung into two rods, can’t be drawn or traversed, Does not run the entire height of window, shirring from top and bottom

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Stretched or Sash Curtains

46
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Similar to stretch curtains but is permanently tied with a tie back in middle, works with GLAZED doors usually kitchen door

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Hourglass Curtain

47
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Curtains designed to be gathered at the side of the window held by decorative tieback sleeve or cord

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Tie Back Curtains

48
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Casement Curtains, top usually shirred, forms pocket through which fabric then threaded into pole or rode

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Rod Pocket Curtains

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