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Relating to the construction of windows.

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hopper light (also hopper vent and hopper ventilat

Construction; Windows

Inward-opening ash hinged at the bottom.

hit-and-miss window

Construction; Windows

Two-part window with the lower sash containing movable ventilation panels.

head flashing

Construction; Windows

Flashing installed in a wall over a window.

head casing

Construction; Windows

Top or upper member of any element or structure. In windows, it refers to the top of the frame.

hanging sash (also hung sash)

Construction; Windows

Sash hung on a cord connected to a counterweight.

guillotine window

Construction; Windows

The first double-sash window, with only one movable sash and no counterweights or balancing system. A peg was inserted through a hole in the movable sash and into a corresponding hole in the frame. ...

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