Window structure

This expert article offers diagrams, a glossary, and a discussion of how windows are built, including the double-hung window. At first glance, a window looks

What is a Passivhaus? We look at the main principles of Passivhaus design, certification, details, construction and much more!

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When a double-hung window just won't open, the most likely culprit is a bad paint job—but there are other possible perps. Here's how to open a stuck window and figure out who done it.

Picking windows for your home can seem overwhelming because there are so many kinds and shapes to choose from. Different types of windows open in different

Energy Efficient Windows, via Energy.gov. Illustration of six window types.

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Download window sectional design which shows window frame details, dimension details, window dimension detailing, floor tile details, lintel details, and other unit details.

From Noise reduction to UV-ray protection to historic replication to smart technologies, these window manufacturers offer new solutions to specifying windows.

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Summary: Learn how to replace broken sash cords on a window.

Awning windows haves top-hinged sashes that swing outward from their frame. Hopper windows haves bottom-hinged sashes that swing inward from their frame. Both variations of window types allow for direct ventilation when open and equally have low air leakage rates due to their sashes pressing tightly against the frame when closed. Like casement windows, the entire window face can be opened.

Foam molding

A two-panel traditional grille sliding window is a type of window that features two glass panels set within a frame made of wood, vinyl or aluminum, and a traditional grille which is a decorative element made of wood or metal that divides the glass panes into smaller sections. The Sliding Window (2 Panels, Traditional Grille) is available in a range of sizes with widths between 2’-6’6” (61-198.1 cm), heights ranging from 1’6”-6’ (45.7-182.9 cm), and a frame depth of 3.25” (8.3 cm).