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Awning Window - A top-hinged window that swings outward for
ventilation.
Bay Window - An angled combination of three windows that project
out from the wall of the home. The windows are commonly joined at 30- or
45-degree angles.
Bow Window - An angled combination of windows in 3-,
4- or 5-lite configurations. The windows are attached at 10-degree angles to
project a more circular, arced appearance.
Casement Window - A window with a side-hinged sash that opens
outward for ventilation.
Deadlite - A piece of glass or IGU with a sash profile around it;
not set within the main frame of a window unit.
Double Hung Window - A window that has two operable sash which
slide vertically.
Geometric - Specially designed windows classified as either
Straight line Geometrics such as rectangles, triangles, trapezoid, octagons,
pentagons, etc., or Radius Geometrics which include half-rounds,
quarter-rounds, full-rounds, sectors, ellipses, eyebrows, etc.
Hopper - A window with a bottom-hinged sash that opens inward for
ventilation.
Oriel - A window with the meeting rail located off center of the
frame. Most oriels have a 60/40 configuration.
Patio door - A glass door that slides open and close on adjustable
tandem rollers. Available in 2- or 3-lite configurations with the operable
panel available in any position.
Picture Window - A window that has no moveable sash.
Single Hung - A window in which one sash slides vertically and the
other sash is fixed.
Slider Window - A window in which the sash move horizontally.
Sliders are available in a 2- or 3-lite configuration, with the 3-lite
having operable end vents.
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