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Relating to the construction of windows.
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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.
