Metal windows
Window
Rough
Opening
Casing Trim- Casing
Window
Head is the uppermost Refers to the
Frame
member of a window frame. finishing trimwork
•Jamb is either of the two side around a window
members of a window frame. opening, consisting
of head and jamb
Sill is the horizontal member casings, window
beneath a door or window opening, sills, and aprons.
having an upper surface sloped to
shed rainwater.
• Sub sill is an additional sill fitted
to a window frame to cause
rainwater to drip farther away
from a wall surface.
• Exteriorcasing; not
always used
• Drip cap or head casing
•Side casing
Components of windows
Sash and Glazing
• Sash refers to the fixed or movable
framework of a window in which panes of
glass are set. Its section profile varies with Rails are the horizontal
material, manufacturer, and type of members framing a
operation. window sash.
• Pane is one of the divisions of a window, •Top rail
consisting of a single unit of glass set in a • Muntins are the vertical
frame. members holding the
• Glazing refers to the panes or sheets of edges of windowpanes
glass set in the sashes of a window. within a sash.
Single glazing offers little resistance to heat •Stiles are the upright
flow. For a reasonable thermal- resistance members framing a
value (R-value), double glazing or a window sash or paneled
separate storm unit is required; using glass door.
with a reflective coating or triple glazing is • Bottom rail
an option if a higher R-value is required. • Mullion is a vertical
member separatinga series
of windows or doorways.
Function and requirement of a window
• Natural light and ventilation of habitable spaces
• Thermal insulation
• Structural resistance to wind loads
• Clear opening that serves as an emergency exit for a
residential sleeping space; such windows are typically
required to be at least 5.7 sf (0.53 m 2 ) in area and
have a minimum Clear width of 20“ (510), a minimum
clear height of 24“ (610), and a sill no higher than 44“
(1120) above the floor.
• Safety glazing for a window that could be mistaken for
an open doorway; any window that is more than 9 sf
( 0.84 m 2 ) and within 24“ (610) of a doorway or less
than 60“ (1525) above the floor be safety glazed with
Types of windows
Awning
Fixed
Hopper
Casement
Sliding
Types of windows
Double-Hung
Pivoting
Jalousie
Jalousie windows have horizontal glass or
wood louvers that pivot simultaneously in a
common frame.
• Jalousies are used primarily in mild climates
to control ventilation and to cut off visibility
Two centre- Hung
Two end-hung
lights
lights
Aluminium windows
• Aluminum Windows
Aluminum window frames are relatively low in cost,
lightweight, and corrosion resistant, but because they
are such efficient conductors of heat, synthetic rubber
or plastic thermal breaks are required to interrupt the
flow of heat from the warm to the cool side of the frame.
Aluminum frames may have anodized, baked enamel, or
Fluoro polymer resin finishes.For the check of performance of
aluminum windows, the factors like; minimum provisions for frame
strength and thickness, corrosion resistance, air infiltration, water
resistance, and wind load capabilities are to be kept in mind.
Aluminium sliding window type-1
Aluminium sliding
window type-2
Aluminium
3-Track sliding window
Head
Window
members
Top rail
Bottom
End style Meeting style rail
Sill
and
track
Aluminium Casement window-1
Aluminium
Casement
window-2
Aluminium casement window-2 details
Aluminium casement window-3
Aluminium casement
window-4
Friction stay stopper
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