The strip of material that maintains uniform separation between the layers of glass in the sealed unit of the window.Ī window component that holds the sealed unit into a frame or sash.Ī special Low-E coating designed to reduce the solar heat gain coefficient of glazing. The percentage of total solar energy that glazing transmits through a window.Ī rating measure for the ability of glazing to block out sound from outside sources. A higher SHGC allows more potential solar heat gain than a lower SHGC (see SunStop.) The measure of how much solar heat gain energy a glass combination will allow to pass through. Snap-in extruded vinyl, covers drain holes and provides platform for sash rollers to roll on.Ī decorative bar mounted on the exterior and interior of a sealed unit to provide the visual affect of dividing the glass into smaller units.Īn operating style of window, with fixed top panel and a lower sash that slides up vertically.Ī window designed especially for roof installation, usually to provide natural light to interior building areas.Ī type of window with one fixed sash, and one or two that slides sideways. The bottom component of a door or window frame. Rubber setting blocks used to position the glass into the window to ensure it is level, square and plumb.Ī narrow fixed or operating unit joined to the side of a door frame combination. Also known as a insulating glass unit (IGU).
Hot melt butyl between glass and sash for air and water tight seal every time.Ī combination of two or more panes of glass factory sealed using a spacer bar. A sash can be either fixed (non-operating) or operating.Ī coiled spring or spiral system integrated into the jamb liners to allow double hung or single hung sashes to open and close.
Moisture formation on surfaces due to cold temperatures, high humidity levels, and poor airflow.Ī process of heat transfer whereby heat moves directly through a material by molecule agitation.Ī sub frame component that surrounds a sealed unit. The central area of a sealed unit making up 80 per cent of the glass area.Īn aluminum material locked to the outside faces of many products to provide a durable, low-maintenance exterior surface.Ī combination of two or more complete window assemblies of the same or different types that are mulled or welded (v-weld) together. Molding of various widths, thickness and shapes applied to the framework of window and door units.Ī sealant used to seal construction joints, in order to prevent water and air infiltration. (One or two per casement, depending on height two per awning).Īn operating style of window with a side-hinged sash that opens from the side towards the exterior. Locks sash to frame for air tightness and security.
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