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Relating to the construction of windows.

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astragal

Construction; Windows

The center member of a double door, which is attached to the fixed or inactive door panel.

An odorless, colorless, tasteless, nontoxic gas that is six times denser than air. Replacing the air between two panes of glass with argon gas reduces temperature transfer, making the surface of the ...

apron

Construction; Windows

Inside horizontal trim located under the window stool at the bottom of a unit.

aluminum-clad windows and doors

Construction; Windows

Windows or doors of wood construction covered on the exterior with extruded (Eagle windows) or roll-formed aluminum. Has a factory-applied finish to deter the elements. The extruded aluminum adds ...

windload

Construction; Windows

The force exerted on a surface by moving air.

weather-stripping

Construction; Windows

A strip of resilient material applied to the perimeter of the sash and/or frame of a window or door to minimize the potential for water and air infiltration.