4.03 WIN

DOWS A

ND

WIN

DOW T

REATMENTS

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 1

USES OF WINDOWS

Provide natural light, air circulation, views

Serve as focal point of room or background

Can help conserve energy and prevent heating and cooling loss

Can be made of high-impact glass to prevent breakage during storms

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 2

PARTS OF THE WINDOW

Frame: perimeter of window that fits into wall

Sash: holds the glass & swings or slides open. May be divided into small sections by wooden dividers called muntins

Sill: bottom of the frameApron: horizontal board underneath a

window below the sill

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 3

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 4

TYPES OF WINDOWS

Sliding

Swinging

Fixed

All other types are based on these three

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 5

SLIDING WINDOWS

Operate either vertically or horizontallyDouble-hung window: most common

window, opens vertically from top or bottom. Provides an opening for half the size of window.

Horizontal-sliding: has 2-3 sashes. 2 sash windows has 1 sash that slides and

the other stays fixed

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 6

DOUBLE HUNG WINDOW

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 7

HORIZONTAL SLIDING

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 8

SWINGING WINDOWS

Casement: open and close with a crank, swing outward. Usually the entire window area can be opened for ventilation.

Awning: swing outward from the bottom and are hinged at the top. Provides protection from the rain. Usually found in basements.

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 9

CASEMENT WINDOWS

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 10

AWNING WINDOW

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 11

SWINGING WINDOWS (CON’T)

Hopper: Hinged at the bottom to allow the top of the sash to swing inward

Jalousie: series of horizontal adjustable glass slats fastened into a metal frame. (think of mini-blinds made of glass) Open and close with a crank to allow ventilation. Screens & storms windows are needed for protection from insects or weather

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 12

HOPPER WINDOW

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 13

JALOUSIE WINDOW

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 14

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 15

FIXED WINDOWS

DO NOT open

Admit light and provide a view

Can be rectangular, oval, half-round, round, arched

Glass blocks provide light while providing privacy

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 16

FIXED WINDOWS

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 17

COMBINATION WINDOWS

Fixed windows used with other types of windows.

EX: hopper window used above a fixed casements used on either side of

large fixed windowsBAY windows: combination window that

has large fixed windows and double-hung windows on either side

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 18

BAY WINDOW

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 19

SKYLIGHTS & CLERESTORY

Used to let light into areas that get little or no light…usually do not open

Skylights are located in ceiling or roof

Clerestory windows are located high on walls

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 20

SKYLIGHTS & CLERESTORY

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 21

ACTIVITY

Draw the windows and label them in your sketch books from page 235 in your book

CURTAINS

Flat fabric panels constructed of unlined fabric or lace. May be sheer to medium weight.

Has wide variety of colors, patterns, & textures

May stay closed or opened on a rod.

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 23

TYPES OF CURTAINS

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 24

DRAPERIES

Usually lined with another fabricLining adds body, increases insulation,

helps drapes hang better, blocks sunlight and helps to avoid fading of drapery fabric

Usually more formal and will extend to the floor

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 25

SHADES

Can be very plain or ornate

Can fit regular windows as well as oval or arched windows. Can also fit skylights.

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 26

SHADE TYPES

Roller shade: mounted at top of window, made of cloth or vinyl, can have fabric or wallpaper laminated on them for decorative effect. Can be light-filtering, room-darkening, or heat resistant

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 27

ROMAN SHADE

Lies flat against the window when down and is drawn up into a series of horizontal folds

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 28

Roman Shades

                                                         

       

SHUTTERS

Originally designed to keep out heat & cold

Work well with traditional decors

Can cover part or all of the window, usually made of wood, are hinged together like a folding door

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 29

SHUTTERS

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 30

BLINDS

Made of a series of evenly spaced slats that can be opened or closed by cords.

They allow privacy or let in as much light as needed but tedious to clean

Horizontal blinds (Venetian) have horizontal slats, usually windows

Vertical blinds have vertical slats (patio doors)

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 31

BLINDS

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 32

DECORATIVE TOP TREATMENTS

Used for decorative purposes and to hide drapery/curtain hardware.

Valence: short length of fabric placed across the top of window. Can use alone or with other treatments.

Usually is gathered for a full look and matches the other treatment

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 33

VALENCES

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 34

CORNICE

Same purpose as valance but has more structure

Can be made of wood, painted or stained

Can be padded and covered with fabric

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 35

CORNICES

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 36

SWAGS

Piece of fabric that is draped gracefully across the top of window. Attached to both sides of window frame at top

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 37

SWAGS

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 38

SWAGS (CON’T)

04/19/23 SBROOKS 2006 39

ACTIVITY

Draw 4 of the window treatments on pages 564-565 in your text book. Please label and write the description just as the book has done for you under the photos.