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Short note: Windows and its types
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Windows admit light and air. Types: fixed, casement, double-hung, sliding, pivoted, louvered, awning, hopper, bay, bow, dormer, corner, clerestory, skylight.
Write a short note on windows and its types with clean sketches.
A window is an opening in a wall, fitted with a frame and shutters, which admits light and air, gives a view and allows ventilation. Its sill is generally kept 0.75-0.9 m above the floor and the total window area is 10-20% of the floor area of the room.
Types of windows
| Window | Description |
|---|---|
| Fixed window | Glass fixed in frame, gives only light, no ventilation |
| Casement window | Shutters hinged at the sides, open like doors; most common |
| Double-hung (sash) window | Two sashes slide up and down in a frame with weights |
| Sliding window | Shutters slide horizontally on tracks; aluminium/UPVC |
| Pivoted window | Shutter turns on a horizontal or vertical pivot at the centre |
| Louvered window | Slats (fixed or movable) inclined at 45 degrees; ventilation and privacy |
| Awning window | Hinged at top, opens outward at the bottom |
| Hopper window | Hinged at bottom, opens inward at the top |
| Bay window | Projects outward from the wall in plan; extra space and light |
| Bow window | Curved bay |
| Dormer window | Vertical window projecting from a sloping roof with its own small roof |
| Corner window | Placed at the corner where two walls meet; light and cross ventilation |
| Clerestory window | High-level window above eye level; light and ventilation in tall rooms |
| Skylight | Glass in the roof slope; top light |
Casement Sliding Pivoted Louvered
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