Exam 25: Windows and Doors

The basic parts of a metal or vinyl window are completely different than those of a wood window.

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a window. What is feature 9?

____ refers to all of the openings in the building that are intended to allow air, daylight, people, and vehicles to enter and exit the building.

Door details are usually more complex than window details.

____ is(are) used on windows that open and close, and form(s) a tight seal around the sash.

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a window. What is feature 10?

The ____ are the horizontal parts of the sash.

The ____ is the molding that goes against the wall around the frame.

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a window. What is feature 4?

____ windows use a combination of air spaces and materials that do not conduct heat easily to separate the exterior from the interior.

Usually the manufacturer's catalog has a table of contents and web sites have an opening page listing the types of windows and doors shown.

Most windows are supplied by manufacturers as a completely assembled unit.

____ rails or check rails are the rails that meet in the middle of a double-hung window.

____ are small strips that divide the glass into smaller panes.

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a window. What is feature 7?

The window frame is made of the side jambs, the head jamb, and the ____.

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a window. What is feature 5?

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a window. What is feature 1?

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a window. What is feature 2?

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a window. What is feature 8?