Transcript Windows and Window Treatments

WINDOWS
&
WINDOW TREATMENTS
Two Main Functions of Windows:
1. Let air and light into the room
2. Architectural interest
TYPES OF WINDOWS

Double Hung
Upper and lower
sashes slide up and
down.
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Casement
Hinged on the side.
Swings in or out.
A crank allows the
window to open and
close.
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Sliding Casement
Side-by-side window
panes slide over each
other to open and
close.
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Bay Window
3 windows set at an
angle to each other.
Juts out from the
wall to form an alcove.
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Picture Window
One large, fixed pane
of glass.
May have movable
side sections.
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Awning Window
Hinged on the top
or bottom. Can be
opened inward or
outward for
ventilation.
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Bow window
Curved or
semicircular window,
using 4 or 5 panes of
glass.
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Corner window
Two panes of glass
meeting in a corner.
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Clerestory
A strip of small
windows set high
on the wall.
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Jalousie
Narrow slats of
glass open all at
the same time by
turning a crank.
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Arched window
Window is curved at
the top.
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Fanlight window
Semi-circular
window above a
doorway or main
window that spreads
outward like an oldfashioned ladies fan,
or like slices of a pie.
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Window wall
A wall made almost
entirely of windows.
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Transom window
Small window placed
just above the door
frame. May crank
open for ventilation,
or have decorative
glass.
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Dormer window
Window projects
through the
surface of a
sloping roof.
Good spot for a
window seat!
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French Doors
2 doors with
multiple small
windows.
Windows extend
the full length of
the door.
Skylight
Window installed in
the ceiling. Usually
has no window
treatment.
• Rose window
Large circular
window of Gothic or
Medieval design.
Stained-glass
segments are divided
by spokes. Resembles
petals of a rose.
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Window
Treatments
Reasons to have window treatments:
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5.
To make the window attractive from
both inside & outside
To provide a focal point in a room
To provide privacy
To control light
To control drafts & temperature
(through insulating fabrics)
Curtains
Made of unlined, soft
fabric or lace. Made in
a variety of lengths.
Sheer curtains are
used behind draperies,
or on their own.
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Draperies
Made of heavier
fabrics than curtains.
Usually lined, and
go all the way to the
floor.
Often found in
more formal rooms.
Traditionally made
with pinch pleats.
Tie backs
Curtain panel is
pulled back from the
window with cord, fabric,
or hardware.
Crisscross
Sheer or lightweight
curtains cross over each
other as they are pulled
back at the sides.
Priscilla tie backs
always have ruffles.
Café curtain
Fabric panels
hang in tiers.
Usually covers the
bottom part of the
window.
Top section is
shorter. Allows light
in, while keeping
some privacy.
A more casual
look.
Valance
Small curtain placed
at the top of a window.
May be used with
curtains, drapes, or alone.
Also hides the drapery or
curtain hardware.
Cornice
Like a valance, but
constructed of wood. Then
padded and covered with
fabric.
Swag
Softly pleated fabric
hanging in a curve across
the top of a window.
Scarf
Soft fabric gracefully
draped over curtain
rods. No sewing!!
Roller Shades
Fabric or vinyl wrapped
around a spring rod. Can
be pulled up and down to
desired length.
Blocks out unwanted
light. A more informal look.
Roman Shades
Forms a series of
pleats or folds when
drawn up.
Austrian Shades
Has rows of scallops
from top to bottom.
Pleated Shades
Fabric (or paper)
shade with an
accordion design.
Balloon shade
Creates a puffy
look when pulled up.
Shutters
Vertical units are
hinged together to
open and close like a
folding door.
Constructed of
wood or synthetic
material.
Used with or
without curtains.
Venetian blinds
Horizontal slats
can be tilted, raised
or lowered. Made
of metal, wood, or
plastic.
Vertical blinds
Vertical slats can
be tilted & slide to
the sides. Usually
extend to the floor.
Window Film
Applied to
windows to reduce
effects of sun’s rays
(heat, fading, and
glare).
Also gives some
privacy and beauty.
Adds security by
preventing glass
from shattering from
bomb blasts!