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low-e glass
Construction; Windows
A term used to refer to glass which has low-emissivity due to a film or metallic coating on the surface of the glass. Usually constructed of dual, sealed panes of coated glass ...
light
Construction; Windows
A window; a pane of glass within a window. Double-hung windows are designated by the number of lights in the upper and lower sash, as in 6-over-6.
lift
Construction; Windows
A handle or grip installed on the bottom sash rail of a double-hung window to assist in the raising or lowering of the sash.
laminated glass
Construction; Windows
Similar to the construction of car windshields, this technique sandwiches a piece of transparent film or plastic between two panes of glass. Typically used for safety reasons ...
keeper
Construction; Windows
The hook-shaped piece of hardware that it is mounted on the inside sash stile of a casement window in which the sash lock engages.
jamb liner
Construction; Windows
The plastic or metal track installed in the jambs of the window in which the window sash slide.
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