MATERIALS- WINDOWS

Double Hung Window

Has two sashes, one or both of which slide up and down

Casement Window

One or more sashes that are hinged on a vertical edge

Ranch/Strip Window

Set high of the floor. Usuay has sliding sashes. Common in ranch type houses

Awning Window

Horizontal sashes that open outward to any angle, usually can be be open when its raining

Jalousie Window

Narrow, horizontal strips of glass that open by means of a crank to any desired angle

Picture Window

One designed to frame an outside view. It may consist of one large, fixed, pane of glass

Window

Derived feom the old norse word for wind, vindr, combined with the wors for eye, auga, vinduaga

Dormer Window

Small window projecting from the house in an alcove like extension on roof

Slanting Window

Often called “ cathedral” window. The angle at the top where the window follows the slant of the roof

Bay Windows

Set at an angle to each other in a recessed area

Double Windows

Side by side windows

French Doors

also called “French Windows”. They come in pairs and often open onto a porch or patio

Corner Windows

Any window that comes from a corner of a room

Sliding Glass Door

Today’s version of functional french doors

Clerestory Window

Shallow window set near the ceiling

Palladian Window

Window arched at the top with straight glass panes below the arch

Glass Wall

Group of windows fit together to form a “wall” of windows

Sheers

Made of very thin fabric and is nearest to the glass when at least two sets of curtains are used. Provides the maximum amount of light when curtains are drawn but least amount of privacy

Semi-sheers

Window treatment that diffuse light for a little privacy. Thicker than glass curtains and may be used alone or with draperies.

The inside of the room is not visible during the day, but when the interior lights are on, they will be able to do so.

Semi-opaque

Provide partial blockage of light when the curtains are closed. At night you can only see the shadows on the inside from the outside.

Most widely available and included in most drapery fabric.

Opaque

Maximum blocking of light. Includes most window treatments and lined curtains

Soft Window Treatments

Includes draperies, curtains and shades. Purely made of fabric

Draperies

Uses a thick kind of fabric made with pleats. Although main purpose is decorative, it is also used for privacy and elimination of light.

This type is usually lined.

Overdrapes

Stationary draperies used on either side of a window with other window treatments between them. Can be left straight or tied back

Draw Draperies

Pleated panels that can be pulled across the window. They operate by opening and closing with a cord or by hand

Curtains

Generally shirred or smocked (gathered onto a rod) to have headings attached to rods. Usually a term for informal window treatments.

Tiers

Impart a homey, country feel to a room and comes in several different styles. Short in length, each about the length ½ the height if a window where they are hung.

Often used in kitchens and baths.

Cafe Curtains

Invention of a french restaurateur. It is used to allow seated patrons privacy beside the window while allowing passerbys to glimpse the atmosphere within

Stretch/Sash Curtains

Also known as brise-bise, french term roughly translated to “wind screen”. Curtain is gathered and hung with two rods (top & bottom) cannot be drawn or traveresed.

Usually installed in casement windows or french doors

Hourglass Windows

Similar to stretch curtains but is permanently tied with a tie back in the middle. It works well on glazed doors and is generally made of sheer fabric

Tie-back Curtains

Designed to be gathered at the side of the window held by a decorative tieback, cord or sleeve

Rod Pocket Curtain

Also called “casement curtains”, usually shirred and forms a pocket through which the fabric is then threaded onto a pole or rod.

Bishop Sleeves

Rod pocket curtains with extra length so that the sides can be gathered with tiebacks to crate multiple poufs. They often puddle at the ground