WINDOWS
pane
Window
pane
divider
(also
called a
muntin
bar or
grille)
frame
sash
sill
Hinged Windows (Casements)
Casement Unit
French Casement
Awning
Hinged Windows (Casements)
Characteristics
• open 100% for maximum ventilation and, depending
on size, unlimited emergency exit
• hinged to the frame, casements open
out like a door or up like an awning
• provide unobstructed view
• availble with screens on the inside
Awning
Hinged Windows (Casements)
Characteristics
• easy to clean
Casement Unit
•casements seal tight against
weatherstripping
•they are generally draft-free,
energy-efficient units
• operating hardware on
casement windows can
increase overall cost
Fixed Windows
Curved
Bay Window
Fixed Windows
Characteristics
• designed as a single piece of glass in a
frame
•least expensive because the do not have
operating hardware or hinges
• known as picture windows in larger sizes
• double-hung and casement windows, can
also be manufactured as fixed units
• do not open; no ventilation or emergency
exit
Fixed Windows
Characteristics
• no leakage or drafts
• work well in combination with operable windows in
the same or different styles as “multiple assembly”
• available in large and small
sizes and custom or speciality
shapes; high decorative
potential
Round and Geometric windows
Sliding Windows
Characteristics
• slide open vertically or horizontally
• open only 50%; depending on size,
ventilation and emergency exit can be
limited
• new models that tilt out and turn enable
easy cleaning
Double-Hung
• because of the sliding motion, good
weatherstripping maintenance is
required to ensure minimal air leakage
Slider/Glider