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Relating to the construction of windows.
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Balance
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Device for counterbalancing a sliding sash, usually associated with a double-hung window, so sash may be held open at any given position. Usually a system of cords, weights, springs, spiral devices ...
Awning window
Construction; Windows
Hinged at the top, this window has a single sash that swings outward from the bottom.
Triple glazing
Construction; Windows
Three panes of glass with two air spaces between, commonly consisting of an insulating glass with a separate storm sash. Also available in an insulating window in a single frame.
Transom joint
Construction; Windows
Horizontal member separating a door from a window panel above the door, or separating one window above another.
Thermal break
Construction; Windows
A thermal insulating barrier between two thermally conductive materials.
Tenon
Construction; Windows
A rectangular projection cut out of a piece of wood for insertion into a mortise.
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