A rounded elevation of the pultruded surface with boundaries that may be more or less sharply defined. Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association. A mesh-like material that can cover a fenestration opening. An acronym for the International Residential Code, a publication of the ICC that outlines codes for single-family homes, and low-rise multi-family buildings. When the primary window/door is closed and latched, the secondary window/door or outer primary window/door is opened fully and insect screen (when offered or specified by the manufacturer) is in the functional position. The CRF is essentially the ratio of the difference between an average inside surface temperature and the outside air temperature, and the difference between the inside air temperature and the outside air temperature. Pre-anodic chemical treatments clean and prepare the aluminum for the anodic finish. An abbreviation for British Thermal Unit. Sealant that seals the joint between the building construction materials, such as masonry, and doors or windows. A sub-support between the panel and the building frame which is usually continuous and acts to transfer loads back to the structure. Fenestration products that are installed at an angle less than 15 degrees from vertical. Commonly installed over windows and doors to direct water away from the building in order to prevent seepage, also called a drip molding. Chemical process of developing ultimate properties of a finish or other material over a specified period of time. Abbreviated LSG. It is expressed in terms of time rate of heat flow per unit area of a particular surface by the combined effects of radiation, conduction and convection for a unit temperature difference between the surface and the air. Flexible facing materials coated completely or partially on at least one side with an adhesive material and which do not depend on mechanical fasteners for attachment. The connecting cover of two windows assembled in tandem. The distance from the front of the face plate of the locking hardware to the rotation axis of the actuation lever or knob. The wind velocity used to calculate external pressures acting on a surface or structure. I.G. Easily described as a sliding door similar to the sliding door of a mini van. A mechanism on a latch which serves to hold the latch bolt in a retracted position. Aluminum window frames are light, strong, durable, and easily extruded into the complex shapes required for window parts. Opinions on all aspects of building a new house, Author: Brian Ashworth A continuous seal put into the air gap area around the interior side, exterior side or both sides of the fenestration perimeter to restrict infiltration or exfiltration of air past the fenestration product. Adjustment details and sash weight range shall be specified by the balance manufacturer. Cylinders operated by the same key. Exclusively for growing plants; 4. Complete window unit including the frame, any dividers, and the edge of glass, divider edge, and center of glass areas. P: 888-737-7901 • F: 314-439-5328. Business Hours Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM CST Sealant must bridge the gap between the glass and frame. The better simulated SDL’s have spacer bars inserted inside the glass between the inside and outside grid bars. Adjustment to the filling machine to control the rate of flow of the thermal break material into the cavity and maintain the proper fluid head during filling. The operation of pressing in and striking sealant in a joint; to press the sealant against the sides of a joint and secure good adhesion; the finishing off of the surface of a sealant in a joint so that it is flush with the surface. Compare to Curing. The side of a store facing a street, usually containing display windows. The primary and secondary window/door, or both primary windows/doors, are closed, the primary windows/doors are locked, and the insect screen (when offered or specified by the manufacturer) is in the stored position. Also called a welded corner, it is the process of fusing vinyl iwindow corner pieces together using heat. A locking device that is mortised vertically on a door. A fenestration assembly supplied in an unassembled or partially assembled state consisting of more than one supplier’s fabricated parts, components, locking/latching hardware, and/or accessories for final assembly at the project site. An “Installer” is the Contractor or an entity engaged by the Contractor, either as an employee, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, for performance of a particular construction activity, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations. A system of an outer covering of a building in which the outer walls are non-structural, but merely keep the weather out and the occupants in. The fenestration product is usually integrated (sealed) to an underlayment membrane or flashing system not exposed to the weather. The vertical portion of a panning, flashing, or subsill system that prevents the migration of collected water behind the membrane or into the wall cavity. A colloidal dispersion of a rubber resin (synthetic or natural) in water and which coagulates on exposure to air. This term is often confused with mullion. Refers to the grooved metal bars that hold textured glass and bevels in place, creating a decorative art glass design. Insures that compounds do not contain lead in excess of United States safety standards. Note that once glass has absorbed radiant energy, the energy is transformed into heat, raising the glass temperature. A drawing, at a larger scale, of a part of another drawing, indicating in detail the design, location, composition and correlation of the elements and materials shown. Glazing with the optical properties that change in response to the amount of incident light. The counterweights of older double-hung windows that kept the sash from closing. Addenda will become part of the Contract Documents when the Construction Contract is executed. The term “install” is used to describe operations at project site including the actual “unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations.”. Codes include the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). If panning is being used for weatherability, the panning is not considered cosmetic, but rather part of the window system. To take something out of the building or contract – do not confuse with “omit” which means not to install something in the first place. A specialty component or molding made of either wood, aluminum or vinyl installed above a window or door. The higher the number, the less sound transmitted. Heating above the critical or recrystallization temperature, then controlled cooling of metal, glass, or other materials to eliminate the effects of cold-working, relieve internal stresses, or improve strength, ductility, or other properties. Excess vinyl interlayer extending beyond the glass edges of the laminate. Glazing with optical properties that can be varied continuously from clear to dark with a low-voltage signal. One or more non-operable assembled leaves or sliding door panels within a door frame and threshold/sill. A window stacked above another window or door, to allow extra light or ventilation into a location. Cellular PVC is made from a foam extrusion process that creates not only a stronger but a lighter material for many applications, including replacement windows. CR is expressed as a number between 1 and 100. Water that penetrates the cladding is drained to the exterior of the building with flashing, drainage paths and weeps. A wall system that is intended to manage all water at the exterior surface. A window consisting of a multiplicity of top-hinged sash arranged in a vertical series within a common frame, each operated by its own control device which. Colored anodic coatings achieved in a multi-step process involving a clear anodizing step, followed by an electrolytic deposition of stable metal compounds at the pore base of the anodic coatings to obtain the color. It is sometimes provided with a recess to receive a screen or storm door. Proper ventilation improves indoor air quality by allowing air changes within the indoor environment. Material used in the house envelope to retard the passage of water vapor or moisture. Moveable joint or mechanism that allows a window or door to swing open. A sufficient number of pressure taps must be used to adequately define the pressure distribution on the entire wall and on any special exterior architectural feature or geometry. It is essentially non-reactive and inert. Values are expressed in pounds/inch width. Degree of softness or firmness of a compound as supplied in the container, and varying according to method of application, such as gun, knife, tool, etc. Electrodeposited coatings may also be over-dyed. Amount of water sprayed onto the test specimen. Level of protection provided by a fenestration system. For basements awning or hopper windows offer the best combination of fit and function.. Components of an egress system that require manipulation or operation by an occupant to effect egress. A jamb mounted alignment and/or reinforcing offset pivot located between the top and bottom offset pivots on a door. A large, fixed window framed so that it is usually, but not always, longer horizontally than vertically to provide a panoramic view. Zoning, established through the adoption of a municipal ordinance, is a principal instrument in implementing a master plan. This allowance relates to the AAMA Certification Program, under which window and door manufacturers are permitted to use, without a Waiver of Retest, pile weatherstrips whose nominal height is from +0.5mm (+0.020 in) to -0.3mm (-0.010 in) difference than those used in the test window or door. A device or mechanism to control a door during its opening and closing cycle; may be overhead or floor mounted, and either exposed or concealed. Glazing or infill panel disengagement from the fenestration system that is attributed to an inadequate bite. A value for maximum pressure developed under specified conditions as determined by the test method described in AAMA 812-04. A master pattern or scaled drawing showing all dimensions and hole spacing for hardware application. 90 is about the firmness of a rubber shoe heel). Patio glass is a style of sliding window (see below). The bond separation test. Custom fabrication of fenestration products to duplicate design elements of years past. Exactly what is needed for the many window and door openings we have in our home. ’ basis ground motion is that ground motion that has a 10% chance of being exceeded in 50 years as determined by a site specific hazard analysis or may be determined from a hazard map.”. A procedure to make a material impervious to water or dampness, designed to resist a head of water (water pressure). The crack length of lights that are not normally operable but are easily removable shall be included when determining total crack length. The clear distance measured parallel to the length of a mullion or divider between support points. Changes in a product’s construction such as method of attachment to a base, number of extending fins that alter the product’s performance or application shall also denote a change in series. Project execution and coordination models. The term “Construction Documents” means the Scope of Work. A synthetic rubber having physical properties closely resembling those of natural rubber. Normally in this application, it is a fully compounded blend of polyether polyols with small amounts of catalyst and additives present. a.) Thus, there are 35 heating degree days for that day. Products that require a primer to pass any part of this specification. Restrictions on lead content are meant to ensure that compounds do not contain lead in excess of United States Safety Standards. The distance from the bottom of the weatherstrip backing to an opposite mating surface. A prime door does not require a storm door to perform as intended, but storm doors may be applied as additional protection from climatic elements. The distance from the center of the unit to the inside of the revolving door drum. A means of access for the purpose of ingress and egress. VT. Designating or composed of matter that is not animal or vegetable; designating or composed of any chemical compound not classified as organic. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. Measurement is made of the maximum extent of the void from the edge of the innermost glass component. A KD unit is shipped in a disassembled condition and later assembled according to the instructions of the manufacturer utilizing all of the components supplied or specified by the manufacturer. Two layers of glazing material mounted in a common frame and/or sash, separated by a space, and sealed or non-sealed. Appropriate materials for this purpose are those recommended by the weather resistant barrier (WRB) manufacturer for the intended purpose. This process makes it difficult or “hard” to scratch or remove the tin. A pole, rod or extension used to open and close windows, awnings and skylight that are out of reach. FRG – Fire Resistant Glazing A hole or rectangular slot that is cut into a piece of wood to be fitted with a corresponding Tenon. Dual action hinged glass doors consist of one or more glazed panels contained within an overall frame designed so that one of the glazed panels is operable in a swing mode and can be tilted inward from the top for ventilation. It provides an estimate of the sound insulation performance of a facade or building elements. The window consists of two sashes that move up and down. The type classification only relates to passing this specification. Includes hinges, locks, keepers, gears, restrictors and handles. A deposit of contamination left on the inside surface of a sealed insulating glass unit due to extremes of temperatures or failed seals. The difference is positive when the external pressure is higher than the internal pressure. Normally this devise is intended for limited re-use. The portion of total vertical movement resulting from live load, system dead load and/or column creep and, unless otherwise specified, is defined to be 80% of the total vertical displacement (unless otherwise quantified through detailed calculations, and clearly called out in project specifications. A translucent glazed roof structure over a conditioned or un-conditioned space having a minimum glazed area of 15 square feet. Bubbles of air entrapped within a sealant, or between two adjacent beads of sealant applied successively in a joint. Sllows ventilation when a window is opened, while still keeping insects outside. Colored glass used to form decorative or pictorial designs, notably for church windows, both by painting and especially by setting contrasting pieces in a lead framework like a mosaic. These may include both closed and open positions of operating sash, ventilators, doors or panels. The vertical side pieces of a window or door frame. The distance between plank support, including standard joist spacing and other support configurations such as angled joists. The outer layer in a co-extrusion generally exposed to weathering. Usually a projecting combination of three windows, arranged with two operating and one fixed picture window, where the fixed window is parallel to the wall and usually half the total width of the opening. A nonload-bearing outdoor wall finish system consisting of a thermal insulation board, an attachment system, a reinforced base coat, exterior joint sealant, and a compatible finish. Sealant applied at the base of a channel, after setting the lite or panel and before the removable stop is installed, to prevent leakage past the stop. A window in the upper part of a lofty room that admits light to the center of the room. (See Annex 3 in AAMA 711). It’s in an invisible part of the “electromagnetic spectrum”. Stress at a given strain, or tensile strength at given elongation. A unit, complete in its entirety, with the exception of glass, glazing materials or screens, which is shipped in an assembled condition and later glazed according to the instructions of the manufacturer. The molding on the inside of a window frame against which the window sash closes; in the case of a double-hung window, the sash slides against the stop. or unit skylight. A bracket for mounting an exposed overhead door closer to the underside of a door frame head or transom bar; used for outswinging doors only. A deck designed and located for the reception of water-going vessels and the loading/unloading of people and materials to/from docked vessels. The extension or growth of a material in one direction usually with a shrinkage or reduction in one or both of the other orthographic directions. Air entering into the monitored/tested area from sources other than the specimen being tested. You can use type abbreviations to give a type a more meaningful name, in order to make code easier to read. Also called plinth course. Circle-top windows creatively enhance their companion windows, providing a sense of richness and sophistication. Viewed in plan, a clockwise swing inward is right hand, and outward is left hand reverse; a counterclockwise swing inward is left hand, and outward is right hand reverse. Some be detached for ease of cleaning. The time rate of water vapor or gas transmission through a unit area of the material of unit thickness induced by unit vapor pressure difference between two specific surfaces under specified temperature and humidity conditions. The horizontal part of a hung window where two panels meet and create a weather barrier. As opposed to two step distribution. The critical interface can include, but is not limited to, any or all of the following: the mounting flange/nailing fin, exterior frame of a non-flanged product, the exterior edge of a casing of a brick mold of the fenestration product and the sheathing WRB or rough opening frame; the trim and siding/cladding interface; or it can be the nail or other penetrations through the window trim. A framing member consisting of an interior and exterior extruded aluminum section, both of which are mechanically joined by a polyamide structural thermal barrier to improve the thermal performance of the assembly. The exterior surface(s) of the pre-existing window frame. FBA is an independent friction setting that contributes to the forces that act upon the vertical movement of a sash in an installed window. The uppermost deck components that together comprise the walking surface. A bracket used to support an all-glass transom over an all-glass door when the latter has no metal top rail and no transom bar is used. Wire spring devices to hold glass in a rebated sash, without stops, and face glazed. A Guide to Window Styles Learn about the different window styles you can choose from for your home. NSF – National Science Foundation, which supports academic research studying all aspects of the earthquake hazard problem. They allow more external light to enter, but normally don’t open. Historically, clerestory denoted an upper level of a Roman basilica or of the nave of a Romanesque or Gothic church, the walls of which rise above the rooflines of the lower aisles and are pierced with windows. Certification of competence in a specified subject or areas of expertise, and of the integrity of an agency, firm, group, or person, awarded by a duly recognized and respected accrediting organization. Identification of physical interference between building components in a virtual (modeled) environment. A tinted glazing with optical properties that are transparent to some wavelengths of energy and reflective to others. Wood obtained from deciduous trees, mainly used for finished wood trim, doors, panels, and furniture such as oak, birch, ash, poplar, teak, mahogany, butternut, etc. The last door of a pair of doors to be released when unlocking, usually the one not equipped with primary lock. A non-profit organization most widely recognized for LEED as a certification program for buildings, homes and communities that guides the design, construction, operations and maintenance. It is not specific to Office or Windows or Zune, whatever that is. FO – Finished Opening The panel in a set of bi-folding doors that does not have the lockset. Hardware attached to the sashes of a double hung window that can fix both in the shut position. Sputtered coatings often use one, two or three silver layers and must be protected from humidity and contact. Because of the long usage of the term, much thin float glass is still incorrectly referred to as sheet glass. A rounded bay window that projects from the wall in an arc shape, commonly consisting of four or more sashes. Ability of a material to allow the flow of heat from its warmer surface through the material to its colder surface. BrettCharlton / Getty Images. Primarily used for very large and heavy doors. A horizontal or vertical member formed by joining two or more individual fenestration units together without a mullion stiffener. Windows made to a size other than manufactures standard selection of sizes. The shoe/clutch is permitted to provide other functions not related to vertical sash counterbalancing and is available in assorted sizes that suit the pocket size of varied frame designs. A given series of fenestration products typically defined by operator type, frame type and a set of basic frame profiles. All buildings other than detached one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses and residential buildings, Groups R-2 and R-4. Horizontal (or similar) light transmitting material located in the roof sections of the atrium space; the glazed area is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the entire atrium roof with a minimum of ten percent of the gross glazed area used for structural support members. These type of windows prevent condensation on your windows, especially during winter. Glass colored by incorporation of a mineral admixture. Referred as PVB. Multiple fine pultrusion surface separation cracks that exceed 6 mm (1/4 in) in length and do not penetrate in depth to the equivalent of a full ply of reinforcement. To delete an abbreviation from an update definition: Procedure. An acronym for the Uniform Building Code, published by the International Council of Building Officials until 1997, which promoted safety in construction. A window consisting of vertically sliding sash which utilize mechanical retainers or slide bolts to allow the sash to be opened to any one of the pre-selected positions between its fully open and fully closed limits. Fenestration BIM models of standard “catalog” products, of standard size and configuration, often made available through manufacturers’ websites or industry warehousing/library sites, intended for use in early stages of design for visualization, rendering, product selection, and other high-level conceptual purposes as “basis of design.” DI models are provided prior to fenestration purchase order issuance. Rate of transmission of a sound’s energy in “Watts” (W). It has been succeeded by the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) published by the International Code Council (ICC). Abbreviations: You assign these codes—usually just a few characters—to your snippets; you type an abbreviation whenever you want to insert its corresponding snippet into some text. That externally applied force required to cause movement of the guide block when a balance is mounted in the test apparatus with test weight attached. The invisible rays of the light spectrum which are below the visible range consisting of radiation below 400 nanometers. A German standard for energy use. The main operating panel in a pair of bi-hinge doors. Generally refers to horizontal displacement. The quantity so obtained is expressed in decibels (dB). contact with the tin is known as the tin surface or tin side. This independent organization is a non-profit that certifies windows, doors and skylights for energy efficiency. A three-sided, U-shaped opening in sash or frame to receive light or panel, as with sash or frame units in which the light or panel is retained by a removable stop. The relative ability of a surface to radiate heat, with emissivity factors ranging from 0.0 (or 0 percent) to 1.0 (or 100 percent). Basic Wind Speed is expressed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph) and is based on wind speed maps included in building codes or other related standards. An inclusion of a gaseous or liquid material within the vinyl or at the glass-vinyl interface. A swinging exterior passage door capable of protecting the building’s interior from climatic elements. One of the three ways in which heat is transferred through a medium from an area of higher temperature to an area of lower temperature. Emitted by warm surfaces such as a body at room temperature radiating to a cold window surface. Syntax type [accessibility-modifier] type-abbreviation = type-name Remarks. The installation of glass products where the vertical glass edges are without structural supporting mullions. Used to diagram windows and doors. Insures that the finished profiles conform to the original design, weight, and to a lesser extent, the dimensions presented in the drawings. Laminated glass or certain plastics are required to reduce the possibility of any part of the glazing from vacating the glazed opening when broken. A facade is generally one exterior side of a building, usually, but not always, the front. Low-E glass reduces the transfer of heat from radiation. Essentially, it is the ratio of solar gain (due to direct sunlight) passing through a glass unit to the solar energy which passes through 3mm Clear FloatGlass. Specifically, this is to ensure that the components do not interact (chemically or otherwise) to the extent that their properties are altered, which could adversely affect the performance of each component. The integrated structural layer of the self adhering flashing. The shape of the strip in which the web of the strip is not aligned with the cavity and looks similar to the letter “C”. SGS– Silicone Glazing Sealant (Also referred to as a Keeper or Strike Plate). Formed when a sealant is installed to prevent air and water intrusion at corner details. Ridge no more than 20 feet above grade. A synthetic rubber; Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. A paint composed of a chemically synthesized, alkyd derived base, thinned with mineral spirits. However, the details and method of construction vary depending on the door and frame materials. Pan flashings have upturned legs at the rear interior edge (back dam) and right and left sides (end dams), to form a three­sided pan that has the front open for drainage. This is the most commonly used replacement window type. Not to be used by themselves as primary windows. A cavity which is located behind the rain screen cladding element of the wall system and is on the exterior side of the air and water barrier (AWB) that allows the system to drain and vent. WS – Window Sill (or Cill) Merchandise processing fee assessed by US Customs. A mesh made of metal wire, fiberglass, or other synthetic fiber material attached to a frame. Undercoat is a preparatory coating put on materials before painting. New construction windows involve installing the window prior to exterior waterproofing and finishes. The requirements for minimum gateway test size, air leakage resistance, structural design load and overload testing, water penetration testing, forced-entry resistance, and auxiliary testing which are the conditions permitting a product entry into a performance class. A term coined by the window industry. This nosing is added to a narrow sill and may help to tie together a single mullion or double mullion unit, etc. An elastic, rubber-like substance, such as natural or synthetic rubber. CR – Curtain Rod OR The design earthquake lateral displacements, excluding additional displacement due to actual and accidental torsion. Three sash in a triple hung window are operable. Retraint point. Any building used or intended primarily for a single or multiple family dwelling. A Certificate of Substantial Completion may be issued for each individual building as it is completed, if this is in the Owner’s best interests. Copyright © 2010 -2016 A New House - All Rights Reserved, About the Author – Brian Ashworth (bashworth). Sometimes referred to as a Sink Line or a Sink Mark. This acronym stands for stands for National Wood Window and Door Association, now called the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA). A bay window type that extrudes or extends from a building, usually from an upper floor, that is supported by corbels or brackets. Gauge (a range of 20-25 is about the firmness of an art gum eraser; 90 is about the firmness of a rubber shoe heel). Accomplishment of a weather seal between the glass and sash by use of elastomeric or other flexible material strips or gaskets.
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