4.

03 Windows and Window

Treatments

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Uses of windows
Provide natural light, air circulation, views
Serve as focal point of room or background
Can help conserve energy and prevent heating
and cooling loss
Can be made of high-impact glass to prevent
breakage during storms

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Parts of the window
Frame: perimeter of window that fits into wall
Sash: holds the glass & swings or slides open. May be
divided into small sections by wooden dividers
called muntins
Sill: bottom of the frame
Apron: horizontal board underneath a window below
the sill


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Types of Windows
Sliding
Swinging
Fixed
All other types are based on these three
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Sliding windows
Operate either vertically or horizontally
Double-hung window: most common window,
opens vertically from top or bottom. Provides an
opening for half the size of window.
Horizontal-sliding: has 2-3 sashes.
2 sash windows has 1 sash that slides and the other
stays fixed

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Double Hung Window

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Horizontal Sliding

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Swinging windows
Casement: open and close with a crank, swing
outward. Usually the entire window area can
be opened for ventilation.
Awning: swing outward from the bottom and
are hinged at the top. Provides protection
from the rain. Usually found in basements.
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Casement Windows

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Awning Window
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Swinging windows (cont)
Hopper: Hinged at the bottom to allow the top of the
sash to swing inward
Jalousie: series of horizontal adjustable glass slats
fastened into a metal frame. (think of mini-blinds
made of glass) Open and close with a crank to allow
ventilation. Screens & storms windows are needed
for protection from insects or weather
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Hopper Window

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Jalousie Window

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Fixed Windows
DO NOT open
Admit light and provide a view
Can be rectangular, oval, half-round, round,
arched
Glass blocks provide light while providing
privacy
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Fixed Windows

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Combination Windows
Fixed windows used with other types of
windows.
EX: hopper window used above a fixed
casements used on either side of
large fixed windows
BAY windows: combination window that has
large fixed windows and double-hung
windows on either side
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Bay Window

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Skylights & Clerestory
Used to let light into areas that get little or no
lightusually do not open
Skylights are located in ceiling or roof
Clerestory windows are located high on walls

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Skylights & Clerestory

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Curtains
Flat fabric panels constructed of unlined fabric
or lace. May be sheer to medium weight.
Has wide variety of colors, patterns, &
textures
May stay closed or opened on a rod.






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Types of curtains

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Draperies

Usually lined with another fabric
Lining adds body, increases insulation, helps
drapes hang better, blocks sunlight and helps
to avoid fading of drapery fabric
Usually more formal and will extend to the
floor
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Shades
Can be very plain or ornate
Can fit regular windows as well as oval or
arched windows. Can also fit skylights.
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Shade Types
Roller shade: mounted at top of window,
made of cloth or vinyl, can have fabric or
wallpaper laminated on them for decorative
effect. Can be light-filtering, room-darkening,
or heat resistant
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Roman Shade
Lies flat against the window when down and is
drawn up into a series of horizontal folds

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Shutters
Originally designed to keep out heat & cold
Work well with traditional decors
Can cover part or all of the window, usually
made of wood, are hinged together like a
folding door
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Shutters
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Blinds
Made of a series of evenly spaced slats that
can be opened or closed by cords.
They allow privacy or let in as much light as
needed but tedious to clean
Horizontal blinds (Venetian) have horizontal
slats, usually windows
Vertical blinds have vertical slats (patio doors)
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Blinds
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Decorative top treatments
Used for decorative purposes and to hide
drapery/curtain hardware.
Valence: short length of fabric placed across
the top of window. Can use alone or with
other treatments.
Usually is gathered for a full look and matches
the other treatment
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Valences
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Cornice
Same purpose as valance but has more
structure
Can be made of wood, painted or stained
Can be padded and covered with fabric
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Cornices
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Swags
Piece of fabric that is draped gracefully across
the top of window. Attached to both sides of
window frame at top
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Swags
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Swags (cont)
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Resources
Housing Decisions pages 379-387
Homes and Interiors pages 563-568
www.countrycurtains.com
www.domestications.com
www.fabricworkroom.com
www.budgetblinds.com
www.hgtv.com
www.hunterdouglas.com
www.bestwindowtreatments.com


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