There’s a lot to know when it comes to windows and doors. The list below is designed to help understand our frequently used terms.
Anodised: | 'Anodised aluminium' has been chemically and electrically treated to provide excellent surface protection. |
Awning window: | This window is hung from the top, and opens out from the bottom. |
Bay window: | This is a window that has 3 straight sections, usually 2 sides and 1 front, which projects outwards from the house. The sides are not at 90 degrees to the front. |
Bi-fold door or window: | A door or window where the panels slide and ‘fold’ against each other to create a wide opening. |
Box window: | A window that protrudes from the house in a box shape (i.e the sides are at right angles to the main window pane). Excellent for creating warmth and light. |
Casement window: | These windows open outwards and are hung at the sides. |
Double Hung window: | This is where the two windows (one on top, one below) slide past each other. A pivot sash lets you tilt each window to clean both sides of it. Great for apartments or smaller spaces. |
Fixed Window: | This is a pane of glass retained in a frame that can not be opened. |
Flashings | These are folded or extruded materials (usually aluminium) which are fitted between the framing of the house and the frames of your windows. |
French Doors: | A pair of doors, closing together, which usually open outwards on to a deck or patio. |
Jamb: | The vertical piece at the side of a window or door frame. |
Mullion | Any vertical piece that appears within a window. Required to allow a sash to be fitted to a larger window, or breakup the size of a window into smaller panes. |
Powder coating: | This process applies a paint finish to the aluminium in the form of a powder, which is then baked on to the product. It allows for a wide range of colours. |
Rail: | The horizontal edge in a sash or glazed door. |
Raking window: | A window with one or more of its sides sloping (e.g a triangular window) |
Sash window: | The opening unit of a window frame |
Sidelight: | A glazed panel at the side of a hinged door. Sometimes the sidelight can also be opened. |
Transom bar: | A horizontal piece that appears within the frame of a window or door. |
Vision rail: | A horizontal piece fitted approximately halfway up a glazed door. |
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