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Relating to the construction of windows.
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Sash lock
Construction; Windows
A lock applied to the window to pull the sash tightly against the frame (casement) or to pull the cheque rails together (double-hung) in order to seal the sash from weather and for security.
Sash
Construction; Windows
Framework of stiles and rails in which the glass of a window or door is set.
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL)
Construction; Windows
A combination of many pieces of veneered lumber glued together to give added structural capabilities. Often used in window or door frames.
Light
Construction; Windows
A window; a pane of glass within a window. Double-hung windows are designated by the number of lights in the upper and lower sash, as in 6-over-6.