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Of all the parts of a house,
windows frequently affect our daily lives the most. Outside, they give
architectural style to the home. Windows play a big part in the first
impressions people have about homes. For example, in Jacksonville, when you see
old aluminum windows that were installed fifty years ago, you may tend to think
that the house is old and run-down.
Inside, windows frame up the view
to the world outside. They also provide natural light which can completely
transform the appearance of a room. A room’s colors and textures can be
dramatically affected by the light coming in from the outside. Even the
appearance of furnishings is affected by light coming through the windows.
Casement Windows
Casement windows are windows
attached to the window frame by one or more hinges at the side. Unlike single
hung or double hung windows, casement windows do not move up and down. They
open by swinging inward or outward. A casement window can be a single window or
a pair of windows in a single frame. They are opened with a crank or a cam
handle. Since casement windows can open up the whole window space, they
can be very good for ventilation. That’s something to think about in in
hot climates like we have here in Jacksonville.
Specialty Windows
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HomeRite offers a choice of flat
or contoured grilles to complement your home’s exterior and interior
appearance. We also offer a variety of grid style choices to further enhance
the custom look of your home’s exterior and interior appearance. You can also
choose between clear glass or obscure glass, which is perfect for bathrooms or
any other room where you want to have both privacy and natural light.
Glossary of Window Terminology
Argon: An inert,
colorless, and harmless gas used instead of air in sealed spaces between panes
of glass, which is used to increase insulation. Argon is less conductive to
heat than air. It is injected in the airspace of an insulating unit, to
improve energy efficiency.
Balance: A
mechanical device used in vertically operating windows that counter-balances
the weight of the sash during opening and closing.
Blocking: To shim,
level and plumb windows in required position.
Double Hung Window: A type of
window that has an upper, outside sash that slides down, and a lower,
inside sash that slides up. A vertical operating window consisting of two
sashes of glass operating in a rectangular frame, both the upper and lower
halves can be slid up and down and usually use a counter balance mechanism to
hold the sash in place.
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Fenestration: The
placement and arrangement of the windows and doors in a building.
Frame: Consists
of a head, jambs, and a sill to form an opening into which SASH or door panels
fit. An assembly of structural elements that surround and support the sash,
ventilators, doors, panels or glazing which is installed into an opening in the
building envelope or wall.
Glazing: The installation of glass into a window or
door sash.
Glazing Bead: A molding
or stop along the inside perimeter of the frame that assists in holding glass
in place.
Grilles/Grids: Decorative
inserts for windows or door glazing that adds a traditional touch ―
available in fixed or removable inserts.
Head: The main
horizontal member forming the top of the window or door frame.
Hinge: A device
on which doors or windows may turn or swing, to open and close.
Horizontal Sliding Window: A window
where the movable panels slide horizontally. These windows consist of one or
more horizontally operable sashes in a sealing frame.
Insulating Glass: Two
or more pieces of glass spaced apart and sealed to form a single-glazed unit
with an air space between. Heat transmission through this type of glass may be
as low as half of that without such an air space.
Interlock: A set of
meeting rails or meeting stiles that contains a provision for each of the rails
or stiles to physically engage one another over their entire length.
Jambs: Vertical,
or side members of the window’s or door’s main frame.
Lift Rail: A rail in
a vertical window provided with an operator to raise and lower the operable sash.
Low E Glass: Low-emissivity
glass with a transparent coating which acts as a thermal mirror ―used to
increase a window’s insulating value, block or increase heat flow, and
reduce fading. The “E” is short for emissivity, specifically
thermal emissivity. Low-emissivity windows and doors cause
heat to be reflected off, rather than allowing it to collect and seep through,
or be emitted into the home.
Mullion: An
intermediate-connecting member used as a means to “join” two or more window
products together in a single rough opening.
Muntin Bar: A small
bar that divides window or door glass.
Nailing Fin: An
integral extension of a window frame that generally laps over the conventional
stud construction and through which nails are driven to secure the frame in
place.
NRFC: National Fenestration
Rating Council: Measures and compares the energy component of windows and
doors.
Obscure Glass: Mainly
used for decoration, diffusion, or privacy. The design is pressed into the
glass during the rolling process. There are many patterns available.
Pane: A framed
sheet of glass.
Roto-operator: A window
opening device that has a handle used to crank open a window.
Sash: The
portion of a window that includes the glass and the framing sections, which are
directly attached to the glass. Normally, the moving segment of a window,
although sashes are sometimes fixed. Not to be confused with the main frame
into which the sash sections are fitted.
Sill: The main
horizontal member forming the bottom of the frame of a window or door.
Single Glazing: The use
of single thickness of glass in a window or door.
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Single Hung Window: Single
hung windows are vertically operating windows in which the sash weight
is offset by a counterbalancing mechanism mounted in the window. The single
hung window features a stationary top and a movable bottom half. One or more
locking devices are furnished to secure the sash in the closed position.
Slider Window: A slider
window may have one or two movable panes of glass. Whatever the type, the
windows slide horizontally in the frame.
Spacers: In
glazing, small blocks of neoprene, nylon, or other materials are placed on both
sides of the edges of glass during its installation to center it in the glazing
channel to maintain uniform width of sealant bands and prevent excessive
sealant distortion under lateral loading.
Stile: The
upright or vertical surrounding edge members of any sash, ventilator, or
panel.
Tempered Glass: The glass
is reheated to right below its melting point, and then suddenly cooled. When
shattered, it breaks into small pieces. It is approximately five times stronger
than standard annealed glass. It cannot be re-cut after tempering.
Tinted Glass: A mineral
admixture is incorporated in the glass, resulting in a degree of tinting. Any
tinting reduces both visual and radiant transmittance.
U Values: A measure
of heat loss in a building component such as a wall, floor or roof. It can also
be referred to as an “overall heat transfer co-efficient” that measures how
well parts of a building transfer heat. The higher the U value, the worse the
thermal performance of the building envelope. A low U value usually indicates
high levels of insulation.
Ultraviolet: The
invisible rays of the light spectrum that are outside of the visible spectrum
at its violet end. UV rays are found in everyday sunlight and can cause fading
or chalking of dark paint finishes.
Vinyl: Polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) material that can be either rigid or flexible, used in glazing
channels and weathering of both windows and doors.
Weather Stripping: Thin
sections of material used to prevent air leakage around operable windows and
doors ― usually with foam gaskets, metal strips, or vinyl.
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In this article, I’ve discussed
casement windows and specialty windows. These types of windows can provide a
distinct accent to a home. I’ve also included a glossary of words related to
windows.
If you’d like to talk to a
professional about casement windows, bay windows, or specialty windows for your
home, call HomeRite at 296-2515 or visit their showroom at 4801 Executive Park
Court, Building 200, Suite 207, Jacksonville; FL 32216.
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HomeRite is a window and door
dealer that specializes in energy efficient, quality windows and doors with
warranties and service to match. The company has been in business since 2005.
HomeRite has partnered with a manufacturer that has been producing high quality
products and providing excellent customer service for over 60 years. Windows
and doors from HomeRite are some of the highest quality, most thermally efficient
windows and doors on the market.
HomeRite products add substantial
value to their clients’ properties. HomeRite is a member of the United States
Green Building Council, a non-profit organization comprised of leaders across
the industry working to advance environmentally responsible buildings.
Gates Dearen is the
co-owner of HomeRite Windows and Doors in Jacksonville, Florida.
He and Richard Walden have been serving the
building products industry in Florida for over 30 years.
They strive to match homeowners with the right windows and doors
for their homes and budgets. They make the home improvement process
pleasant with first-rate, energy-efficient products, affordable pricing,
and award-wining installers who employ the best practices and
who always treat customers and their property with the utmost respect.
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