Important Window Terms

At Conservation Construction we believe that all our customers should have a firm knowledge of window terms when they are purchasing new windows. You can learn some new window terms today by reading the article, and you can also get your own free quote for new window replacement today! 

1. Sill: The horizontal bottom part of the window frame, typically designed to direct water away from the window.
2. Head: The top horizontal part of the window frame.
3. Jamb: The vertical sides of the window frame.
4. Mullion: A vertical or horizontal bar between window panes or sections.
5. Muntin: A bar that divides the window into smaller panes of glass, often part of traditional or divided light windows.
6. Casement: A type of window that is hinged on one side and swings outward.
7. Sash: The frame that holds the glass panes and moves up and down or side to side.
8. Frame: The structure that supports and holds the window sash. We use both vinyl and fiberglass frames at Conservation Construction which provide our customers with supreme functionality and durability over time. Our frames can be ordered in different colors to match any home’s aesthetic. We even provide black windows which are black inside and out! 
9. Glazing: The glass or other transparent material used in the window. At Conservation Construction we use 4 layers of Low-E coating which is virtually invisible on the glass, but gives you optimal protection against harsh UV rays
10. Trim: The decorative or functional material surrounding the window, including the casing and any additional moldings.

Final Thoughts

Thank you so much for reading today’s article. We hope you have learned some useful terms when it comes to window replacement. If you need new windows due to poor function, cracked glass, or just overall aesthetics, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us today for new window replacement. You won’t regret new windows as they will give you beauty, functionality, energy-efficiency, and durability.