{"id":239,"date":"2019-05-02T08:27:51","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T08:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hsp02.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/?post_type=chapter&p=239"},"modified":"2019-05-02T08:37:41","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T08:37:41","slug":"windows-and-window-treatment","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/hsp02\/chapter\/windows-and-window-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"WINDOWS AND WINDOW TREATMENT"},"content":{"raw":"
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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To know the different types of windows and window treatments<\/p>\r\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To understand the factors affecting the selection of window treatment<\/p>\r\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To be aware of the care of window treatment<\/p>\r\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To acquire knowledge of construction and materials used in window treatment<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\nIntroduction<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n

Windows are narrow openings in a room to serve three functions like ventilation, light and view. In olden days, windows were covered with hide or cloth, stretched over the opening or with wooden shutters. Modern windows are generally made in any shape or size with glass surfaces. The size and shape of a window generally depends upon the activity performed in a room. The top of the door and windows are in the same level and the sill level of the window is usually about one metre above the floor level. The window comprises of the following parts as depicted in the image given below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Frame<\/strong>\r\nWindow Frame is the open structure that holds the window panes as border.<\/p>\r\n

Head<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

It is the horizontal part forming the top of the window frame.<\/p>\r\n

Grilles<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

It is the metal bar with or without design which protects the windows frame.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0Glass<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The glass covers the window frame and protects from dust or air entering the room.<\/p>\r\n

Stiles<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The edge of the vertical portion of a frame is called a stile<\/p>\r\n

Sash<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The frame holding the pane of the window is called a sash<\/p>\r\n

Jambs<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The jambs are the upright side part of the frame and the sash is the moving part of the window.<\/p>\r\n

Casing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The casing is a large frame to which the inner window is attached.<\/p>\r\n

Sill<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The sill is the bottom part of the window on which the casing rests.<\/p>\r\n

Apron<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Apron is usually a piece of a casing turned upside down beneath the sill.<\/p>\r\n

Rails<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

It is the rabbed horizontal or vertical sash<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\nTypes of Windows<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n

Based on the operations and materials used, windows are grouped under two types namely movable and fixed windows.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\nMovable windows<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n

They are more familiar, versatile as they provide light, view and control climatic conditions. Major types of movable windows are<\/p>\r\n \r\n