Polymer surrounds and coats each fiber, providing moisture resistance and superior strength and rigidity.įixed Light A glass pane installed in a non-operational frame.įixed Panel A non-operational panel in a gliding window or a sliding glass door.įixed Window A window having no operational sash. Used for external covering and trim, shaped and cut using a brake.Ĭomposite A solid material composed of two or more substances.Ĭondensation Water vapor from the air deposited on any surface having a temperature below the dew point, e.g., humid indoor air on cold window glass.Ĭonduction The transfer of heat through a solid material, where heat flows to a lower-temperature area from a higher-temperature area.Ĭonvection The transfer of heat through a fluid material such as air due to differences in fluid density and the effects of gravity.įenestration Term used to refer to window and door products and accessories.įibrex® Material An Andersen patented structural composite of wood fiber and specially formulated thermoplastic polymer. Also called meeting rail.Ĭoil Stock A sheet (usually pre-finished aluminum), commonly packaged 12 to 30 inches wide on a 50-foot roll. Upper check rail refers to the bottom rail of the upper sash and lower check rail refers to the top rail of the lower sash. Provides a durable layer that protects against environmental exposure such as ultraviolet light.Ĭasement Window Hinged top and/or bottom, may pivot inward or outward, and opens with a bar or manual crank.Ĭasing Brickmould Trim, usually milled wood, attached to the interior wall around a window to cover the space between the window frame and the wall.Ĭheck Rail The horizontal middle rails that meet where the sash come together and lock on a double-hung window. Capstock Various materials used to coat wood, vinyl, metal, composite or other building materials.
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