Windows

Question 1

Three classifications of windows are _____-sash, _______- sash and _____- sash.

Answer 1

fixed
sliding
swinging

Question 2

A____-sash window is a window in which the sash is operable.

Answer 2

fixed

Question 3

A_______-sash window is a window in which the sashes can be moved vertically or horizontally past one another.

Answer 3

sliding

Question 4

A _________ hung window is a sliding-sash window in which the two sashes slide vertically past each other.

Answer 4

double

Question 5

A _______ sliding window is a sliding-sash window with sashes that slide horizontally past each other.

Answer 5

horizontal

Question 6

A ________ window is a swinging-sash window with a vertically hinged sash that swings outward.

Answer 6

casement

Question 7

The ______ of hidden lines included on casement windows in elevation drawings indicates the hinged side of the window.

Answer 7

apex

Question 8

An ________ window is a swinging-sash window that is hinged on the top rail of the sash with the lower rail swinging outward.

Answer 8

awning

Question 9

A ________ window is a swinging-sash window that is hinged along the bottom rail of the sash with the upper rail swinging inward.

Answer 9

hopper

Question 10

A ________ is a vertical member of the frame between the sashes.

Answer 10

mullion

Question 11

A _______ is a metal or metallic oxide coating that reduces the passage of heat and ultraviolet rays through windows.

Answer 11

low-emittance(low-e) coating

Question 12

What are two types of commonly used gases that are used to fill between window panes to reduce the passage of heat from one piece of glass to the other?

Answer 12

argon and krypton

Question 13

______ glass is required for use in patio doors, entrance doors, side lights and other hazardous locations.

Answer 13

Tempered