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, and sliding sash windows
Why aluminium windows lost favour
Why aluminium windows lost favour
Poor thermal performance and condensation issues
How casement windows operate
How casement windows operate
Opening section (casement) swings within fixed frame
Fixed lights in casement windows
Fixed lights in casement windows
Non-opening sections of the window
Purpose of weather stripping in windows
Purpose of weather stripping in windows
Prevents draughts and water penetration
Pivot windows in ceiling applications called
Pivot windows in ceiling applications called
Rooflights
Key maintenance advantage of pivot windows
Key maintenance advantage of pivot windows
Both glass surfaces cleaned from inside
How sliding sash windows operate
How sliding sash windows operate
Two sashes slide vertically within frame channels
Traditional sash window balance mechanism
Traditional sash window balance mechanism
Weight and pulley system with sash cords
Transoms in casement windows
Transoms in casement windows
Horizontal dividers creating multiple sections