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yorkshire light

Construction; Windows

Window with one or more fixed sash and a horizontally moving sash.

weep cut (also drip cut)

Construction; Windows

Groove in the underside of a horizontal board or masonry unit which projects beyond the wall service below to prevent water from moving back toward the wall surface

water drip

Construction; Windows

Molding sometimes used on exterior surfaces of an in-swinging casement sash to prevent water from being driven over the sill.

wash cut

Construction; Windows

Beveled cut in a stone sill to divert water.

view sash

Construction; Windows

Picture window with the lights divided by muntins.

vertical sliding window

Construction; Windows

One or more sash that move in a vertical direction.

triple window

Construction; Windows

Generally refers to any tripartite group of windows with square heads. Found on Colonial Revival houses. Units suggest Palladian windows but are less expensive to construct.