Timber Window

Ar. Vaibhav Ghodke

Asst. Professor, APCOA.
 What is Window?

▪ An opening in the wall or roof of

a building or vehicle, fitted with
glass in a frame to admit light or
air and allow people to see.
▪ A window may be defined as an
opening made in wall for the
purpose of providing Day light,
Vision & Ventilation.
 Some important points about Windows

▪ IS 4021 : 1995 TIMBER DOOR, WINDOW AND VENTILATOR FRAMES ― SPECIFICATION

• As a general rule , the minimum area of window or windows should be 1/10th of the floor
area of the room & at least ½ of the area of this should be open for ventilation purpose.
• Important points for designing /installation of windows –
▪ 1. Frame fixing procedure
▪ 2. Size &Shape of Window
▪ 3. Sills of windows
▪ 4. Shutter opening directions
▪ 5. Safety grills
Terminology in timber windows
Terminology in timber windows
IS 4021 : 1995
Hardware for Windows

▪ Timber windows and doors incorporate fixings, hinges, catches,

locks, seals, etc, which are collectively known as ‘hardware’.
▪ Moving hardware (hinges, friction stays, roller and tracks, pivots);
▪ Securing the moving components (locks, catches, closers, bolts);
▪ Handling and restraint (handles, hooks, knockers, pull and push
plates);
▪ Excluding air and water (seals and barriers); and
▪ Providing protection and security (stops, kick plates, insect screens,
security mesh).
Types of Windows

Classification of Windows

Purpose & Operating

Material used Location Shape
function system
• Skylight • Metal • Corner • casement • Circular
• Mosquito • Timber • Skylight / roof • Pivoted • Square
proof • Aluminum • Gable • Louvers • Conical
• Sash /glazed • PVC • Sliding • etc
• Bay • Top Hung
• Clear story • Bi fold
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• Awnings hung to open out from the top are called Hopper Windows.
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Typical Details - Wood

R or R' = 40,35,30 or 25 Depending Upon Shutter Thickness

Standard Sections of Wooden Windows, Doors and Ventilator Frames
Typical Details - Wood

R or R' = 40,35,30 or 25 Depending Upon Shutter Thickness

Detail of Fixing of Wooden Frame to Wall

Typical Details - Wood

Meeting of Stiles for Double Leaved Shutters

 Typical Window Details - Wood

Common Methods of Joining Panels with Stiles/Rails with or

without Beading

Glazing/Sash Bar Detail

Typical Window Details - Wood
Typical Window Details - Wood
Typical Window Details - Wood
Typical Window Details - Wood
Typical Window Details - Wood
Typical Window Details - Wood
Windows Joinery Details - Wood
Frames of timber doors, windows and ventilators
shall be assembled by any of the following simple, neat and strong joints
1) Single dovetail joint 2 ) Closed mortice and Tenon joint 3)Haunched mortice and Tenon joint
Windows Joinery Details - Wood
Windows Joinery Details - Wood
Windows Joinery Details - Wood
Windows Joinery Details - Wood