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Relating to the construction of windows.

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fixed light

Construction; Windows

Window or sash which is non-operative or non-venting.

finger-jointing

Construction; Windows

A wood end-joint formed by a set of interlocking fingers, coated with adhesive and meshed together under pressure.

fenestration

Construction; Windows

The arrangement, proportioning and design of windows and doors in a building.

extrusion

Construction; Windows

A form produced by forcing metal or vinyl through a die. Window and door frames are often clad with extrusions.

extension jamb

Construction; Windows

A board used to increase the depth of the jambs of a window frame to fit a wall of any given thickness.

drip cap

Construction; Windows

Horizontal exterior molding to divert water from the top casing so water drips beyond the outside of the frame.

double-hung window

Construction; Windows

A window with two vertically moving sashes, each closing a different part of the window.

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