Types of Window (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Three primary window types in Irish construction
Three primary window types in Irish construction
Casement, pivot, sliding sash
Why aluminium lost favour as window material
Why aluminium lost favour as window material
Poor thermal performance & condensation issues
Benefits of uPVC windows
Benefits of uPVC windows
Low maintenance & good thermal properties
Casement window definition
Casement window definition
Opening section (casement) swings within fixed frame
Fixed lights in casement windows
Fixed lights in casement windows
Non-opening sections
Most common pivot window design in Ireland
Most common pivot window design in Ireland
Centre pivot
Rooflights definition
Rooflights definition
Pivot windows installed in ceiling applications
Main cleaning advantage of pivot windows
Main cleaning advantage of pivot windows
Both glass surfaces cleaned from inside building
Sliding sash window operation
Sliding sash window operation
Two sashes slide vertically within recessed channels
Traditional sash window balance system
Traditional sash window balance system
Weight & pulley system with sash cords