Window Treatments

Question 1

The word is derived from the Old Norse word for wind “VINDR” combined with the word for eye “AUGA”

Answer 1

Window

Question 2

Vindr + Auga= meant “AN EYE OF THE HOUSE THROUGH WHICH WIND ENTERED

Answer 2

Vindauga “Window”

Question 3

Provide 4 vital functions

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Importance of windows

Question 4

Importance of Windows

Answer 4

To admit in light
To admit in air (ventilation)
Protection from outside elements
To frame or admit in the room the visual beauty of the exterior

Question 5

Factors to evaluate the installation of windows

Answer 5

Exterior Evaluation “COPAS”
Climate
Orientation
Prevailing Breeze
Architectural Style
Setting or Location

Question 6

Factors to evaluate the installation of windows

Answer 6

Interior Evaluation “LVVS”
Light
View
Ventilation
Safety

Question 7

Has two sashes, one or both of which slide up and down

Answer 7

Double Hung Window

Question 8

A window with one or more two sashed, hinged on vertical edge , opens from side

Answer 8

Casement Windows

Question 9

Most often a wide window set off the floors, siding sashes and common ranch type houses

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Ranch/Strip Windows

Question 10

Has wide horizontal sashes that open outward to any angle, can usually be left open when raining

Answer 10

Awning Window

Question 11

Identified by narrow, horizontal strips of glass that open by means of a crank to any desired angle

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Jalousie Window

Question 12

One designed to frame an outside view

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Picture Window

Question 13

Usually a small projecting from alcove like extension of the room

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Dormer Winodw

Question 14

Cathedral window, Main characteristic is the angle at top where window follows the line of the slanting roof

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Slanting Window

Question 15

Three or more window set at an angle to each other in the recessed area

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Bay Windows

Question 16

Curved Window, Circuular bay

Answer 16

Bow Window

Question 17

Side by side window

Answer 17

Double Window

Question 18

French windows, Come in pairs often open onto porch or patio

Answer 18

French Doors

Question 19

Any window that comes together at the corner of the room

Answer 19

Corner Window

Question 20

Todays functional French Doors, often set into a regular wall , modern glass wall

Answer 20

Sliding Glass Doors

Question 21

Shallow window set near the ceiling

Answer 21

Clerestory Window

Question 22

Arched top window with straight panes below the arch

Answer 22

Palladian Window

Question 23

Group of basic window units made to fit together forming veritable wall of windows

Answer 23

Glass Wall

Question 24

Major reason for treating winodws

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Privacy

Question 25

The amount needed depends on the window location, bedroom or bathroom

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Privacy

Question 26

extremely important factor in interiors

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Energy conservation

Question 27

Layering window treatment provides insulation on both hot and cold climates

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Energy Conservation

Question 28

Window direction plays a major role, depending on where windows are facing, filter light and glare, to add light or dim a room

Answer 28

Light Control

Question 29

Framing and curtains will add to the beautiful view seen outside, reduce harsh straight lines, and cover views that are not aesthetic

Answer 29

View Enhancement

Question 30

Layering Window Treatments for insulation helps noise control also temperature, Fabrics absorbs sound, reducing noise inside and outside

Answer 30

Acoustics and Noise Control

Question 31

To cover and conceal defects on walls To decorate wall in certain style To relieve the monotony of unbroken wall space

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Aesthetics

Question 32

Aesthetics

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To cover and conceal defects on walls To decorate wall in certain style To relieve the monotony of unbroken wall space

Question 33

Categories of Fabrics

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Opaque Semi-Opaque Semi-Sheer Sheer

Question 34

Used to accent an open, airy feeling, made of very thin fabric and is nearest to the glass, LEAST AMOUNT OF PRIVACY

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Sheers

Question 35

Treatment to diffuse light for a little privacy, thicker than Glass Curtain, may used alone, at day people will not see inside rather than night

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Semi-Sheers

Question 36

Provide partial blockage of light when curtains are closed, at night only see shadows on inside from outside, MOST WIDELY AVAILABLE

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Semi-Opaque

Question 37

Privacy at maximum light blocking, Most hard window treatments and lined curtain

Answer 37

Opaque

Question 38

Includes draperies, curtains, and shades that are purely made of fabric

Answer 38

Soft Window Treatments

Question 39

Uses a thick kind of fabric and is made with pleats, main purpose: decorative, privacy and elimination of light

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Draperies

Question 40

Stationary drapes used on either side of windows, left straight or tied back

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Overdraperies

Question 41

Pleated panels that can be pulled across the window

Answer 41

Draw Draperies

Question 42

Generally shirred or smocked, heading attached to rods, pleated and hung on rod with the used of hooks

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Curtains

Question 43

They impart a homey country feel to a room and come in several different styles, short in length, kitchens or baths

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Tiers

Question 44

Originally the invention of a clever French Restaurateur, allow seated patrons privacy, allowing passerby to grip

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Café Curtains

Question 45

"Brise-brise" French as "wind screen" gathered and hung into two rods, can't be drawn or traversed, Does not run the entire height of window, shirring from top and bottom

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Stretched or Sash Curtains

Question 46

Similar to stretch curtains but is permanently tied with a tie back in middle, works with GLAZED doors usually kitchen door

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Hourglass Curtain

Question 47

Curtains designed to be gathered at the side of the window held by decorative tieback sleeve or cord

Answer 47

Tie Back Curtains

Question 48

Casement Curtains, top usually shirred, forms pocket through which fabric then threaded into pole or rode

Answer 48

Rod Pocket Curtains