Window Types

 

Awning - A window hinged along the top edge and designed to swing at the bottom.

Bay Window - A window in a structural bay.

Bow Window - A curved window or group of windows.

Casement - A window hinged along one of the vertical edges.

Casing - Finish trim around a window.

Double Hung - A window with an upper and lower sash that slide verically in separate slots.

Fanlight - A semi-circular transom window with muntins that fan out from the center.

French - A pair of casement windows hinged on the outer vertical edges so that they can open inward or outward together.

Jalousie - A window with adjustable, pivoting, overlapping horizontal glass slats.

Mullion - A vertical post or double jamb that divides two window sashes or panes.

Rail - One of the horizontal elements of a sash.

Sash - The frame surrounding the panes of glass.

Sill - The base of a window jamb.

Stile - One of the vertical elements of a sash.

Transom - A small window above a door.