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Bay and dormer windows

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A bay window projects outward from the wall line with three sides, providing more light, view and floor area. A dormer window is a vertical window set in a sloping roof with its own small roof, used to light and ventilate attic spaces.

Describe about bay and dormer window.

Bay window: a window that projects outward from the wall line of the building, with three sides (usually 3 shutters at 90 or 135 degrees) forming a bay. It increases floor area, gives more light, a wide view and ventilation, and is used in living rooms and bedrooms.

 PLAN
    ___________
   /           \
  /  bay window \
 ======wall=======

Dormer window: a vertical window built in the sloping roof, with its own small gable or sloping roof. It gives light and ventilation to the attic or room under the roof.

      /\
     /  \
    /[]  \  <- dormer window in roof slope
   /______\

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