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Relating to the construction of windows.

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cladding

Construction; Windows

Usually an aluminum or vinyl material fixed to the outside faces of wood windows and doors to provide a durable, low-maintenance surface.

circle top

Construction; Windows

A generic term referring to a variety of window units with one or more curved frame members, often used over another window or door.

check rail

Construction; Windows

On a double-hung window, the bottom rail of the upper sash and the upper rail of the lower sash, where the lock is mounted.

casing

Construction; Windows

Molding or trim available in many widths, thicknesses and profiles applied to the frame around a window or door to cover the space between the window frame and wall.

casement operator

Construction; Windows

A hardware device used to operate a casement window to any open position.

casement

Construction; Windows

A window with side hinges that cranks outward from either the right or left.

caming

Construction; Windows

Lead strips which bond small pieces of decorative glass in windows.

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