Different Types of Windows..!
Types of windows
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Fixed Window
- In some glass panes, either glazed shutter is permanently set in each opening in the wall.
- It is used in situations where light or vision is needed as no ventilation is possible through a fixed window.

Pivoted Window
- Each shutter is capable of rotating concerning a pivot fixed upon the window frame.
- The window frame has no rebate.
- Each shutter can rotate horizontally or vertically depending on the position of the pivot.

Sliding Window
- The shutter moves on a roller bearing.
- It can slide horizontally or vertically.

Casement Window
- This window where shutter-free doors are known as casement windows.
- Comparable to doors that type of window has a frame and shutter composed of stiles, top rails, bottom rails, and vertical and horizontal sash bars including glass panes.
- The frame of this window can also have additional vertical & horizontal members known as mullion & transom respectively.

A sash or glazed window
- Window shutter consists of two vertical stiles, top rails & bottom rails.
- Some panel space between the stiles and rails is suitably separated by small timber members either bar place both horizontally oppositely vertically.
- Those bars are called sash bars and glazing bars.
- The sash bars divide the total panel space of the window shutter into panels of small sizes.

Bay window
- A window projecting outward from the walls of a room is called a bay window.
- It may be square, rectangular or polygon in a plan.
- It provides an increased area of opening for light and ventilation.

Corner window
- As the name suggests this type of window is essentially located in the corner of a room.
- By use of this window, it is possible to ensure light and ventilation from two directions at right angles.
- To improve the architectural requirement.

Dormer window
- It is a vertical window built on the sloping side of a pitched roof.
- That window is provided to achieve proper ventilation also the lighting of the confined space below the home roof.
- To improve the architectural requirement.

Louvred window
- The stiles of a shutter are fixed to receive a series of louvres which may be of glass or wood.
- The louvres are set within the grooves in an inclined position so that they slope down to the outside to run off the rainwater and obstruct the horizontal vision.
- For economical construction, the angle of inclination of the louvres or vertical stiles should be 45Β°.
- It provides ventilation and light even when the opening is closed.
- Commonly used for bathroom, WC. workshops, including other areas where privacy is the main consideration.
- Difficult to maintain them clean as the dust gets easily deposited on the louvres.

Metal Window
- It is too much popular these days.
- It is made up of metals, like mild steel, galvanized mild steel, aluminium, bronze, stainless steel, etc.
- Used in a public building.
- Bronze, aluminium and stainless steel are considered to be the best as they possess a high degree of elegance, finishing & durability.
- Bronze and stainless steel are very costly, so the use of windows made out of these metals is restricted.
- Solely used in the buildings anywhere cost is not every prime consideration.
- As compared with bronze or stainless steel, aluminium windows are less expensive, hence mostly used.

Gable Window
- The window provided in the gable end of a pitched roof is known as a gable window.

Skylight window
- This is a type of fixed window provided on the sloping surface of a pitched roof.
- The window parallels the sloping surface.
- It is provided to permit fully natural light.
