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Relating to the construction of windows.

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Astragal

Construction; Windows

The centre member of a double door, which is attached to the fixed or inactive door panel.

An odorless, colorless, tasteless, nontoxic gas that is six times denser than air. Replacing the air between two panes of glass with argon gas reduces temperature transfer, making the surface of the ...

Apron

Construction; Windows

Inside horizontal trim located under the window stool at the bottom of a unit.

Windload

Construction; Windows

The force exerted on a surface by moving air.

Weather-stripping

Construction; Windows

A strip of resilient material applied to the perimeter of the sash and/or frame of a window or door to minimise the potential for water and air infiltration.

Venting unit

Construction; Windows

A window or door that operates or opens for ventilation.

Bay window

Construction; Windows

A composite of 3 or more windows that project out from the wall. Usually consists of one large centre window with two flanking fixed or operating windows at 30, 45, or 90 degree angles to the wall.