Types of Window (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What are the three primary window types used in Irish construction?
What are the three primary window types used in Irish construction?
Casement, pivot, and sliding sash
Why did aluminium lose favour as a window frame material?
Why did aluminium lose favour as a window frame material?
Poor thermal performance & condensation
What are the main benefits of uPVC as a window frame material?
What are the main benefits of uPVC as a window frame material?
Low maintenance & good thermal properties
What is the top section of a casement window frame called?
What is the top section of a casement window frame called?
Head
What are non-opening sections of casement windows called?
What are non-opening sections of casement windows called?
Fixed lights
What are pivot windows called when installed in ceiling applications?
What are pivot windows called when installed in ceiling applications?
Rooflights
What is a key operational advantage of pivot windows?
What is a key operational advantage of pivot windows?
Both sides cleaned from inside
What mechanism did traditional sliding sash windows use to balance the sashes?
What mechanism did traditional sliding sash windows use to balance the sashes?
Weight and pulley system
How many sashes do sliding sash windows have and how do they move?
How many sashes do sliding sash windows have and how do they move?
Two sashes sliding vertically
How were traditional glazing bars on sliding sash windows designed?
How were traditional glazing bars on sliding sash windows designed?
Thicker at base, tapering toward top