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Relating to the construction of windows.

Industry: Construction

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french window

Construction; Windows

Two casement sash hinged on the sides to open in the middle; sash extends to the floor and serves as a door to a porch or terrace.

u-value

Construction; Windows

Measurement of heat transfer through a given material. The lower the U-Value, the better the insulation value.

r-value

Construction; Windows

The measurement of resistance to heat transfer in a material. The higher the R-Value, the greater the insulation value.

flashing tape

Construction; Windows

A heavy, wide, self-adhering tape made of bituminous material used to seal joints where windows or doors are attached to walls and for sealing roofing joints and membranes.

transom window

Construction; Windows

A window attached to the top of a door, or of another window. A door or window built with a window attached to its upper side. A window that sits above another over an architectural transom.

house wrap

Construction; Carpentry

A wide and light weight synthetic material applied to the shell of a house or building that functions as a weather barrier while allowing water vapor to escape.