The Window Source A Brief Anatomy of a Double-Hung Window New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine
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- Apron: A horizontal piece of trim beneath the sill.
- Glass: Also called light or glazing. The Window Source offers single, double, and triple pane.
- Grille: Also called grid or muntin. Decorative cross pieces that divide the window into panes. Some grilles are suspended between the glass; others snap off for easy cleaning. Grilles for double-hung windows are named according to the number of squares they form (e.g. six over six.) Not to be confused with mullions, which are vertical or horizontal pieces between adjoining window units.
- Head: The horizontal piece that forms the top of the window frame.
- Jamb: The pieces that form the top, sides, and bottom of the window frame (includes the head).
- Lock & Keeper: Most windows come with locks. They can be upgraded. For example, you can install magnetic locks, which allow windows to lock automatically when closed.
- Rail: The horizontal part of a sash.
- Sash: The movable part of the window; the framework that holds the glass in place.
- Sill: A piece that runs along the base of the window frame.
- Stile: The vertical part of a sash.
As always, proper window installation is critical, so hire a licensed contractor! Call The Window Source of New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’d love to come by and give you a free consultation and quote!
