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BRONZE ANODIZE
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Treatment of aluminum which protects the metal against pitting and includes a permanent bronze color to the section
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CAM LATCH
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Locking device used on ventilators at traffic-flow level
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CAPPING
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Metal formed to cover areas of a window opening not protected by the installation of a new frame.
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CASEMENT
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Ventilator sections hinged at one of the sides. Handle is at the side opposite the hinge.
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CLEAR ANODIZE
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Treatment of aluminum which protects the metal against pitting while retaining the natural color
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CLERESTORY
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Windows contained in the wall of a church rising above the roofs of the flanking aisles.
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CUSP
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Window area framed by an arc formed by the internal curve of an arch
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DOUBLE GLAZE
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Two lites of glazing material installed independently.
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DOUBLE HUNG
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Usually refers to vertically operating window
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FIXED
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A non-operating or stationary section.
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FRAME
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A fixed structure fitted and fabricated to enclose or surround the whole
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GLAZING BEAD
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Section, usually wood or metal, used to hold the glazing material in the frame.
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GOTHIC
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A pointed arch top.
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HEAD OR HEADER
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Uppermost horizontal member of the frame. In a Gothic or Roman style, the curved member above the spring line.
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MASONRY FIN
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Section extending beyond the main structure of the frame. Inserted in a masonry slot or in the air space between walls, usually during construction
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PAINTED FINISHES
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Electrostatically applied and baked on enamel finishes
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SNAP-on glazing bead
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Metal glazing bead which mates or locks into frame to secure the glazing materials. No other fasteners such as screws are usually required.
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SPRING LATCH
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Locking device used on ventilators requiring pole operation.
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THERMALLY BROKEN
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The aluminum extrusion as separated by a polyurethane barrier which helps reduce condensation and makes the window frame more energy efficient
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TRACERY
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Intricate glass design or frame work in the upper portion of the window.
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TRANSOM
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Window area above an entrance.
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TRIPLE GLAZING
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The combination of insulated glass and leaded glass separated by an air space within a thermally broken frame (3250 and 6000 series.)
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VENTILATORS
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AWNING
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Ventilator which protrudes outward in an open position. Handle is at the bottom
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BOTTOM
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Projected ventilator with glazing material above the unit.
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DOUBLE GLAZE
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Unit capable of receiving two independent lites of glazing material (2000 Series)
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HOPPER
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Ventilator which protrudes inward in an open position
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INTERMEDIATE
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Projected ventilator with glazing material above and below the unit.
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PROJECTED
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Ventilator which protrudes wholly in one direction, either to the interior or to the exterior.
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SINGLE GLAZE
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Unit capable of receiving one lite of glazing material (3000 Series)
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TOP
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Projected ventilator with glazing material above and below the unit.
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VENTILATOR WITH SIDE LITES
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Projected ventilator with glazing material to either side of the unit.
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WINDOW DIMENSIONS
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Dimension of the frame required. Always less than the rough or masonry opening.
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