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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