Ashley ChildressHI-2 Windows and Window

TreatmentsDavid W. Butler High

SchoolApril 21, 2009

Double Hung

Double hung windows open both from the top and the bottom. Right

now, double-hung windows are very popular as they offer sophistication

as well as practicality.

Horizontal sliding

Horizontal sliding windows have an operating sash. The operating sash slides

from side to side to open and close.

Casement

A window frame hinged on one side so that it swings out or in to open

Awning

Opens out from the bottom

Hopper

The hopper is hinged at the bottom and opens inward to

about 45 degrees, with screens on the outside. Normal found in

basements.

Jalousie

glass louvers that overlap one another. Operated with a crank or turn-screw, the glass louvers tilt to open, permitting air flow. Besides the fact that they do not obstruct the view, their

biggest advantage is they allow ventilation.

Bay

Bay windows are specially designed windows which create a niche in a home

filled with light.

Bow

A Bow window is a lovely way to open any room and capture

a view.

Horizontal blinds

Horizontal blinds are a type of window treatments that makes it possible to allow light into the room when desired as well as

providing privacy when needed. They run right to left.

Mini blinds

Slats are curved aluminum and available in 1/2", 1", and 2" sizes. Aluminum

blinds are one of the most affordable horizontal blind

options.

Vertical blinds

Blinds that run up and down. Normally used for sliding glass

doors.

Interior shutters

Window treatments that open and close easily.

Cornice

A cornice is simply a window treatment that is

installed onto a lined wooden board. Cornices generally feature padded and upholstered sections.

Draperies

A curtain that is a piece of cloth intended to block or obscure light. Found more in formal

rooms such as dining or living rooms.

Café Curtain

A window treatment that only blocks half of the window.

Found in kitchens.

Tieback curtain

Curtains that can be tied back to allow light into

the room.

Swags and jabots

A form of window treatment that is more formal than any other window treatments.

Valances

A window treatment that is found usually in the kitchen

and bathrooms.

Balloon shade

Fabric shade which creates a gathered bottom edge when raised

Roller shade

UpFlat panel of fabric or vinyl attached to a dowel with a roller spring mechanism

for lifting.

Roman Shade

a tailored, fabric window shade that hangs as a flat panel and is raised by cords to fold

accordion-style