Types Of Window

Question 1

Single hung window

Answer 1

Opens vertically with the bottom panel all moving up and down and upper part remaining stationing
Means the upper sash is covered on the inside

Question 2

Double hung window

Answer 2

Similar to single window, but lower shash and upper sash can move up and down
Usually tilted for easy, cleaning and main

Question 3

Top hung window/awning

Answer 3

ideal rainy climate because the window creates a water resistant awning when opened
The swing is opened outside by being pushed out wall with the latch or handle making them waterproof

Question 4

Arched window

Answer 4

Window having round top
At appealing architectural design
Does not open or close and often installed above standard ventilation

Question 5

Bay windows

Answer 5

Alluring view
Protrude for exterior wall and creates a shelf in the home
Flat windows set into an angled frame built out of home

Question 6

Bow windows

Answer 6

Costume curved windows = circular area along the outside of the home
Extened view

Question 7

Casement window

Answer 7

Swing out the side up to open
Constructed of soli glass and offers less obstructed view

Question 8

Egress windows
Hight
Setback

Answer 8

Safety
Provide and escape route for fire emergency
Installed in the basement
20’’
24’’
Setback 36’

Question 9

Garden window

Answer 9

Mini bay window
Shelfs to keep pots for gardening

Question 10

Glass block

Answer 10

Accent window and increase light flow
Are frosted or designed=privacy and light
Basement bathroom and private room

Question 11

Hooper windows

Answer 11

For compact spaces
Open from top and usually creak open to tip down
Basements and bathroom

Question 12

Jalousie window

Answer 12

Splits into many different slats of metal or glass,acrylic wooden louvers
Open like a set of blinds
Width 18-24
Height 18-60

Question 13

Picture windows

Answer 13

To give view
Can’t open and paired with other windows for flexibility

Question 14

Rose window

Answer 14

Circular window and compasses many different shapes

Question 15

Sky light window

Answer 15

More natural light without exterior wall
Install at the roof

Question 16

Sliding windows

Answer 16

For Elongated wall space
2 sec of sash for 1 windows
1 section slides over the other

Question 17

Strom window

Answer 17

Exterior wall install at the same frame as current windows
Heavy strom areas
Adds another layer of blocking out draft and heat loss=for cold wathers

Question 18

Transom window
Intro
Uses
Other names
Size
W and h

Answer 18

Decorative type gives unique focal point
Usually above door and other windows
Cross ventilation
Vasishta’s French and ranma Japan
40-71
16-24

Question 19

Guillotine windows
Features
Width
Height

Answer 19

Opens vertically f bottom to top or from top to bottom with more than one sliding frame
thermal insulation is relatively high and specifically for large building openings.
24-48 inches
36-72 inches

Question 20

Pivot
Intro
Uses
Size

Answer 20

Hung on 1 hinge on each sides allows to revolve
Artic cupolas lofts
24-40
35-60

Question 21

Dormer
Intro
Uses
Types

Answer 21

Roof window to increase unusable space
Lofts rooms intake of sunlight
Gothic
Gable front
Hip roof
Flat
Shed
Luca me on a church Sophie
Bonneted

Wall dormer
Link dormer

Question 22

French windows
Intro
Uses
Size

Answer 22

Each of a pair of glazed doors in an outside wall, serving as a window and door
Residential Apartments and bungalows, facing garden or balcony.

Width:84”-118”

Height: 94’’