TERMS


BRONZE ANODIZE

Treatment of aluminum which protects the metal against pitting and includes a permanent bronze color to the section


CAM LATCH CAPPING

Locking device used on ventilators at traffic-flow level 



CASEMENT

Ventilator sections hinged at one of the sides. Handle is at the side opposite the hinge. 


CLEAR ANODIZE

Treatment of aluminum which protects the metal against pitting while retaining the natural color



CLEARESTORY

Windows contained in the wall of a church rising above the roofs of the flanking aisles.

CUSP

Window area framed by an arc formed by the internal curve of an arch

PROJECTED

Ventilator which protrudes wholly in one direction, either to the interior or to the exterior. 



SINGLE GLAZE

Unit capable of receiving one lite of glazing material (3000 Series) 

TOP

Projected ventilator with glazing material above and below the unit. 

VENTILATOR WITH SIDE LITES

Projected ventilator with glazing material to either side of the unit. 



WINDOWS DIMENSIONS

Dimension of the frame required. Always less than the rough or masonry opening. 

DOUBLE GLAZE

Two lites of glazing material installed independently. 



DOUBLE HUNG

Usually refers to vertically operating window 

FIXED

A non-operating or stationary section. 

GLAZING BEAD

Section, usually wood or metal, used to hold the glazing material in the frame.


GOTHIC

A pointed arch top.

HEAD OR HEADER

Upper most horizontal member of the frame. In a Gothic or Roman style, the curved member above the spring line. 

MASONRY FIN

Section extending beyond the main structure of the frame. Inserted in a masonry slot or in the air space between walls, usually during construction


PAINTED FINISHES

Electrostatically applied and baked on enamel finishes 

SNAP-ON GLAZING BEAD

Metal glazing bead which mates or locks into frame to secure the glazing materials. No other fasteners such as screws are usually required. 

SPRING LATCH

Locking device used on ventilators requiring pole operation. 



THERMALLY BROKEN

The aluminum extrusion as separated by a polyurethane barrier which helps reduce condensation and makes the window frame more energy efficient



TRACERY

Intricate glass design or frame work in the upper portion of the window. 

TRANSOM

Window area above an entrance. 

TRIPLE GLAZING

The combination of insulated glass and leaded glass separated by an air space within a thermally broken frame (3250 and 6000 series.)


VENTILATORS

AWNING Ventilator which protrudes outward in an open position. Handle is at the bottom

DOUBLE GLAZE

Unit capable of receiving two independent lites of glazing material (2000 Series) 

HOPPER

Ventilator which protrudes inward in an open position

INTERMEDIATE

Projected ventilator with glazing material above and below the unit.