Have you ever wondered what those funny windows you see on buildings were called?
According to wikopedia, The definition of a window is “… an opening in an otherwise solid, opaque surface through which light and air can pass. ” By definition, this includes the early windows which didn’t have any protection from the wind or rain. Early windows used shutters to protect the inside of the house from the elements. Modern windows may have be single, dual, or triple paned.
There are may different window styles, those more common today which are usually dictated by the weather conditions common to the area. Coastal climates, with stronger winds, tend to have smaller outward-opening windows while inland areas tend to have larger windows, with commonly open inwards.
* Replacement: is a framed window designed to slip inside the original window frame from the inside after the old sashes are removed
* New construction: a window with a nailing fin designed to be inserted into a rough opening from the outside before applying siding and inside trim.
Common styles are:
* Double-hung sash window: a Vertical style window with two...