Window Treatments Flashcards
The word is derived from the Old Norse word for wind “VINDR” combined with the word for eye “AUGA”
Window
Vindr + Auga= meant “AN EYE OF THE HOUSE THROUGH WHICH WIND ENTERED
Vindauga “Window”
Provide 4 vital functions
Importance of windows
Importance of Windows
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
Factors to evaluate the installation of windows
Exterior Evaluation “COPAS”
Climate
Orientation
Prevailing Breeze
Architectural Style
Setting or Location
Factors to evaluate the installation of windows
Interior Evaluation “LVVS”
Light
View
Ventilation
Safety
Has two sashes, one or both of which slide up and down
Double Hung Window
A window with one or more two sashed, hinged on vertical edge , opens from side
Casement Windows
Most often a wide window set off the floors, siding sashes and common ranch type houses
Ranch/Strip Windows
Has wide horizontal sashes that open outward to any angle, can usually be left open when raining
Awning Window
Identified by narrow, horizontal strips of glass that open by means of a crank to any desired angle
Jalousie Window
One designed to frame an outside view
Picture Window
Usually a small projecting from alcove like extension of the room
Dormer Winodw
Cathedral window, Main characteristic is the angle at top where window follows the line of the slanting roof
Slanting Window
Three or more window set at an angle to each other in the recessed area
Bay Windows
Curved Window, Circuular bay
Bow Window
Side by side window
Double Window
French windows, Come in pairs often open onto porch or patio
French Doors
Any window that comes together at the corner of the room
Corner Window
Todays functional French Doors, often set into a regular wall , modern glass wall
Sliding Glass Doors
Shallow window set near the ceiling
Clerestory Window
Arched top window with straight panes below the arch
Palladian Window
Group of basic window units made to fit together forming veritable wall of windows
Glass Wall
Major reason for treating winodws
Privacy
The amount needed depends on the window location, bedroom or bathroom
Privacy
extremely important factor in interiors
Energy conservation
Layering window treatment provides insulation on both hot and cold climates
Energy Conservation
Window direction plays a major role, depending on where windows are facing, filter light and glare, to add light or dim a room
Light Control
Framing and curtains will add to the beautiful view seen outside, reduce harsh straight lines, and cover views that are not aesthetic
View Enhancement
Layering Window Treatments for insulation helps noise control also temperature, Fabrics absorbs sound, reducing noise inside and outside
Acoustics and Noise Control
To cover and conceal defects on walls
To decorate wall in certain style
To relieve the monotony of unbroken wall space
Aesthetics
Aesthetics
To cover and conceal defects on walls
To decorate wall in certain style
To relieve the monotony of unbroken wall space
Categories of Fabrics
Opaque
Semi-Opaque
Semi-Sheer
Sheer
Used to accent an open, airy feeling, made of very thin fabric and is nearest to the glass,
LEAST AMOUNT OF PRIVACY
Sheers
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
Semi-Sheers
Provide partial blockage of light when curtains are closed, at night only see shadows on inside from outside, MOST WIDELY AVAILABLE
Semi-Opaque
Privacy at maximum light blocking, Most hard window treatments and lined curtain
Opaque
Includes draperies, curtains, and shades that are purely made of fabric
Soft Window Treatments
Uses a thick kind of fabric and is made with pleats, main purpose: decorative, privacy and elimination of light
Draperies
Stationary drapes used on either side of windows, left straight or tied back
Overdraperies
Pleated panels that can be pulled across the window
Draw Draperies
Generally shirred or smocked, heading attached to rods, pleated and hung on rod with the used of hooks
Curtains
They impart a homey country feel to a room and come in several different styles, short in length, kitchens or baths
Tiers
Originally the invention of a clever French Restaurateur, allow seated patrons privacy, allowing passerby to grip
Café Curtains
“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
Stretched or Sash Curtains
Similar to stretch curtains but is permanently tied with a tie back in middle, works with GLAZED doors usually kitchen door
Hourglass Curtain
Curtains designed to be gathered at the side of the window held by decorative tieback sleeve or cord
Tie Back Curtains
Casement Curtains, top usually shirred, forms pocket through which fabric then threaded into pole or rode
Rod Pocket Curtains
