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Uses of windows
Provide natural light, air circulation, views Serve as focal point of room or background Can help conserve energy and prevent heating and cooling loss Can be made of high-impact glass to prevent breakage during storms

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Parts of the window

Frame: perimeter of window that fits into wall Sash: holds the glass & swings or slides open. May be divided into small sections by wooden dividers called muntins Sill: bottom of the frame Apron: horizontal board underneath a window below the sill

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Types of Windows
Sliding Swinging Fixed All other types are based on these three

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Sliding windows
Operate either vertically or horizontally Double-hung window: most common window, opens vertically from top or bottom. Provides an opening for half the size of window. Horizontal-sliding: has 2-3 sashes. 2 sash windows has 1 sash that slides and the other stays fixed

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Double Hung Window

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Horizontal Sliding

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Swinging windows
Casement: open and close with a crank, swing outward. Usually the entire window area can be opened for ventilation. Awning: swing outward from the bottom and are hinged at the top. Provides protection from the rain. Usually found in basements.

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Casement Windows

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Awning Window

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Swinging windows (cont)

Hopper: Hinged at the bottom to allow the top of the sash to swing inward Jalousie: series of horizontal adjustable glass slats fastened into a metal frame. (think of mini-blinds made of glass) Open and close with a crank to allow ventilation. Screens & storms windows are needed for protection from insects or weather

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Hopper Window

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Jalousie Window

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Fixed Windows
DO NOT open Admit light and provide a view Can be rectangular, oval, half-round, round, arched Glass blocks provide light while providing privacy

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Fixed Windows

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Combination Windows
Fixed windows used with other types of windows. EX: hopper window used above a fixed casements used on either side of large fixed windows BAY windows: combination window that has large fixed windows and double-hung windows on either side
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Bay Window

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Skylights & Clerestory

Used to let light into areas that get little or no lightusually do not open Skylights are located in ceiling or roof Clerestory windows are located high on walls

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Skylights & Clerestory

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Curtains
Flat fabric panels constructed of unlined fabric or lace. May be sheer to medium weight. Has wide variety of colors, patterns, & textures May stay closed or opened on a rod.

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Types of curtains

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Draperies
Usually lined with another fabric Lining adds body, increases insulation, helps drapes hang better, blocks sunlight and helps to avoid fading of drapery fabric Usually more formal and will extend to the floor

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Shades
Can be very plain or ornate Can fit regular windows as well as oval or arched windows. Can also fit skylights.

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Shade Types
Roller shade: mounted at top of window, made of cloth or vinyl, can have fabric or wallpaper laminated on them for decorative effect. Can be light-filtering, room-darkening, or heat resistant

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Roman Shade
Lies flat against the window when down and is drawn up into a series of horizontal folds
R o m a n S h a d e s

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Shutters
Originally designed to keep out heat & cold Work well with traditional decors Can cover part or all of the window, usually made of wood, are hinged together like a folding door

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Shutters

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Blinds
Made of a series of evenly spaced slats that can be opened or closed by cords. They allow privacy or let in as much light as needed but tedious to clean Horizontal blinds (Venetian) have horizontal slats, usually windows Vertical blinds have vertical slats (patio doors)

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Blinds

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Decorative top treatments

Used for decorative purposes and to hide drapery/curtain hardware. Valence: short length of fabric placed across the top of window. Can use alone or with other treatments. Usually is gathered for a full look and matches the other treatment

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Valences

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Cornice
Same purpose as valance but has more structure Can be made of wood, painted or stained Can be padded and covered with fabric

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Cornices

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Swags
Piece of fabric that is draped gracefully across the top of window. Attached to both sides of window frame at top

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Swags

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Swags (cont)

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Resources
Housing Decisions pages 379-387 Homes and Interiors pages 563-568
www.countrycurtains.com www.domestications.com www.fabricworkroom.com www.budgetblinds.com www.hgtv.com www.hunterdouglas.com www.bestwindowtreatments.com

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