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Types of Windows

This document describes 16 different types of windows: fixed windows, sliding windows, pivoted windows, double-hung windows, louvered windows, casement windows, metal windows, sash windows, corner windows, bay windows, dormer windows, clerestory windows, lantern windows, gable windows, ventilators, and skylights. Each type is defined in 1-2 sentences.

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Types of Windows

This document describes 16 different types of windows: fixed windows, sliding windows, pivoted windows, double-hung windows, louvered windows, casement windows, metal windows, sash windows, corner windows, bay windows, dormer windows, clerestory windows, lantern windows, gable windows, ventilators, and skylights. Each type is defined in 1-2 sentences.

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Fixed windows
2.Sliding windows
Types of Windows

3.Pivoted windows
4.Double-hung windows
5.Louvered windows
6.Casement windows
7.Metal windows
8.Sash windows
9.Corner windows
10.Bay windows
11.Dormer windows
12Clerestory windows
13.Lantern windows
14.Gable windows
15Ventilators
16.Skylights
1.Fixed windows

Fixed windows are fixed to


the wall without any
closing or opening
operation. In general, they
are provided to transmit
the light into the room.
Fully glazed shutters are
fixed to the window frame.
The shutters provided are
generally weatherproof.
2.Sliding windows

- In this case, window shutters are movable


in the frame.
- The movement may be horizontal or vertical
based on our requirements.
- The movement of shutters is done by the
provision of roller bearings.
- Generally, this type of window is provided in
buses, bank counters, shops, etc.
3.Pivoted windows

- In this type of windows, pivots are


provided to
window frames.
- Pivot is a shaft which helps to
oscillate the shutter.
-No rebates are required for the
frame.
-The swinging may either horizontal
or vertical
based on the position of pivots.
4.Double-hung windows

- Double hung windows consist of pair of shutters attached


to one frame.
- The shutters are arranged one above the other.
- These two shutters can slide vertically with in the frame.
So, we can open the windows on top or at bottom to our
required level.
- To operate the double hung windows, a chain or cord
consisting metal
weights is metal provided which is connected over pulleys.
- So, by pulling the weights of cord the shutters can move
vertically.
Then we can fix the windows at our required position of
ventilation or light etc..
5.Louvered windows

Louvered windows are similar to louvered doors which


are provided for the ventilation without any outside
vision. The louvers may be made of wood, glass or
metal. Louvers can also be folded by provision of cord
over pulleys. We can maintain the slope of louvers by
tilting cord and lifting cord.
Recommended angle of inclination of louvers is about
45o. The sloping of louvers is downward to the outside
to run-off the rain water. Generally, they are provided
for bathrooms, toilets and privacy places etc..
6.Casement windows

Casement windows are the widely


used and common windows nowadays.
The shutters are attached to frame
and these can be opened and closed
like door shutters. Rebates are
provided to the frame to receive the
shutters.
The panels of shutters may be single
or multiple. Sometimes wired mesh is
provided to stop entering of fly’s.
7.Metal windows

Metal windows, generally mild steel is used


for making metal windows. These are very
cheap and have more strength. So, now
days these are widely using especially for
public buildings, private building etc.
Some other metals like aluminum, bronze, 
stainless steel etc. also used to make
windows. But they are costly compared to
mild steel windows. For normal casement
windows also, metal shutters are provided
to give strong support to the panels.
8.Sash windows

Sash window is type of casement


window, but in this case panels are
fully glazed. It consists top, bottom and
intermediate rails. The space between
the rails is divided into small panels by
mean of small timber members called
sash bars or glazing bars.
9.Corner windows

As in the name itself corner windows are


provided at the corners of room. That
means corner windows has two faces in
perpendicular directions. By providing
this type of windows, light or air can be
entered into room in two different
directions.
To provide this type of window special
lintel is provided in the wall. Corner
windows will give aesthetic appearance
to the building.
10.Bay windows

Bay windows are projected windows


form wall which are provided to increase
the area of opening, which enables more
ventilation and light form outside. The
projection of bay windows are of
different shapes. It may be triangular or
rectangular or polygonal etc. They give
beautiful appearance to the structure.
11.Dormer windows

Dormer windows are provided for


sloped roofs. These are projected
from the sloping surface as shown
in below image. They provide
ventilation as well as lighting to the
room. They also enhance aesthetic
sense of room.
12 Clerestory windows

If the rooms in a building are


of different ceiling heights,
clerestory windows are
provided for the room which
has greater ceiling height than
the other rooms. The shutters
able to swing with the help of
cord over pulleys. These also
enhances the beauty of
building.
13.Lantern windows

Lantern windows are


provided for over the flat
roofs. The main purpose of
this window is to provide the
more light and air circulation
to the interior rooms.
Generally, they are projected
from the roof surface so, we
can close the roof surface
when we required.
14.Gable windows

Gable windows are provided for


sloped roof buildings. These
windows are provided at the gable
end of sloped roof so; they are called
as gable windows. They also improve
the appearance of building.
15 Ventilators
Ventilators are provided for the
purpose of ventilation in the room.
They are provided at greater height
than windows nearer to roof level.
It is in very small size. Horizontally
pivoted shutters are provided for
ventilators. Sometimes shutter is
replaced by wired mesh, in this
case sunshade is provided to
prevent against rain water.
16. Skylights

Skylights or generally provided on


the top of sloped roofs. To admit
light into the rooms, sky lights are
provided. It is provided parallel to
the sloping surface. Sky lights can be
opened when we required. Lead
gutters are arranged to frame to
make it as waterproof.

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