Overview of Windows and Glass

Flashcards covering the key concepts of window types, glass manufacturing processes, historical features, and specialty glass types.

Types of Windows

Includes fixed, casement, sash (single or double-hung), and awning.

Sash Operation

Describes how a window sash opens or operates.

Glazing Securing Methods

Includes the use of brads, nails, and putty for securing glass.

Muntin Widths and Dating

Historical muntin widths: 1½" thick in the 1730s; 5/8" thick in the 1790s.

Features of Cylinder Glass

Manufactured in the 17th to mid-19th century, typically 8-10" in diameter and 24-30" long.

Crown Glass Characteristics

Fewer imperfections compared to cylinder glass and typically smaller panes.

Early Window Glass Shapes

Includes shapes used for casement windows, sash windows, and various configurations based on the technology.

Plate Glass Manufacturing Process

Involves casting onto an iron table, rolled and polished, with continuous annealing from the 1920s.

Stained Glass Coloring

Uses iron compounds for green, copper/cobalt for blue, gold for red, and manganese for purple.

Specialty Glass Types

Includes pressed glass, etched glass, prismatic glass, and structural glass (Carrara glass).