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	* Outside lining, which is the external face of the window frame or box.		* Outside lining, which is the external face of the window frame or box.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Architrave.		* Architrave.
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	* Mullion.		* Mullion.
	* Sash windows.		* Sash windows.
		+	* Stool.
	* Transom.		* Transom.
	* Types of window.		* Types of window.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Windows are openings fitted with glass to admit light and allow people to see out. They are often openable to allow ventilation.	+	Windows are openings fitted with glass to admit light and allow people to see out. They are often openable to allow ventilation and escape.

	Windows are made up of a number of different components, including a window frame. The window frame is the enclosure that surrounds and supports the entire window system and its various components.		Windows are made up of a number of different components, including a window frame. The window frame is the enclosure that surrounds and supports the entire window system and its various components.

−	Window frames are made from many different types of materials, including ~~wood~~, aluminum, ~~vinyl~~, steel, aluminium and so on. These materials provide different aesthetic, structural and efficiency characteristics.	+	For more information see: Window parts.
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		+	Window frames are made from many different types of materials, including timber, aluminum, pvc, steel, aluminium and so on. These materials provide different aesthetic, structural, maintenance and efficiency characteristics.

	= Three parts of a window frame =		= Three parts of a window frame =
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	Generally, a window frame is a combination of three parts:		Generally, a window frame is a combination of three parts:

−	* Head, which is the horizontal strip at the top of the frame. This is sometimes referred to as the first mullion, head jamb or headjamb. It may be located directly below ~~the~~ lintel.	+	* Head, which is the horizontal strip at the top of the frame. This is sometimes referred to as the first mullion, head jamb or headjamb. It may be located directly below a lintel.
	* Jambs, which are the vertical sections of the frame. Jambs can be fitted with jamb liners to improve air tightness.		* Jambs, which are the vertical sections of the frame. Jambs can be fitted with jamb liners to improve air tightness.
−	* Sill (or cill), which is the horizontal strip along the bottom of the frame. It is sometimes referred to as a window ledge (or stool of the window) ~~and may help to provide structural support~~.	+	* Sill (or cill), which is the horizontal strip along the bottom of the frame. It is sometimes referred to as a window ledge (or stool of the window).

−	Together, these components form an outer border that creates a suitable opening for the window to be installed~~. Modern window frames may also include spacers, which hold together at least two or more panes of glass and help with insulation. Spacers are located at the top and bottom of the window frame~~.	+	Together, these components form an outer border that creates a suitable opening for the window to be installed.

	= Casement window frames =		= Casement window frames =
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	* Mullion, which is the vertical bar within the frame that serves to separate two casements. Mullions can be used for decorative purposes, or to allow the combination of smaller window units into larger compositions, or to provide structural support to an arch or lintel. They allow larger openings to be sub-divided into smaller windows which are technically easier to manufacture and less expensive.		* Mullion, which is the vertical bar within the frame that serves to separate two casements. Mullions can be used for decorative purposes, or to allow the combination of smaller window units into larger compositions, or to provide structural support to an arch or lintel. They allow larger openings to be sub-divided into smaller windows which are technically easier to manufacture and less expensive.
−	* Transom, which is a horizontal bar within the frame that separates two casements. Together, with mullions, they provide rigid support to glazing.	+	* Transom, which is a horizontal bar within the frame that separates two casements. Together, with mullions, they provide a rigid support to glazing.

	= Box sash window frames =		= Box sash window frames =

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	* Window.		* Window.
	* Window cill.		* Window cill.
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	* Architrave.		* Architrave.
		+	* Casement.
	* Domestic windows.		* Domestic windows.
	* Glazing.		* Glazing.

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= Introduction =

Windows are openings fitted with glass to admit light and allow people to see out. They are often openable to allow ventilation.

Windows are made up of a number of different components, including a window frame. The window frame is the enclosure that surrounds and supports the entire window system and its various components.

Window frames are made from many different types of materials, including wood, aluminum, vinyl, steel, aluminium and so on. These materials provide different aesthetic, structural and efficiency characteristics.

= Three parts of a window frame =

Generally, a window frame is a combination of three parts:

* Head, which is the horizontal strip at the top of the frame. This is sometimes referred to as the first mullion, head jamb or headjamb. It may be located directly below the lintel.
* Jambs, which are the vertical sections of the frame. Jambs can be fitted with jamb liners to improve air tightness.
* Sill (or cill), which is the horizontal strip along the bottom of the frame. It is sometimes referred to as a window ledge (or stool of the window) and may help to provide structural support.

Together, these components form an outer border that creates a suitable opening for the window to be installed. Modern window frames may also include spacers, which hold together at least two or more panes of glass and help with insulation. Spacers are located at the top and bottom of the window frame.

= Casement window frames =

Casement window frames may include other components, including:

* Mullion, which is the vertical bar within the frame that serves to separate two casements. Mullions can be used for decorative purposes, or to allow the combination of smaller window units into larger compositions, or to provide structural support to an arch or lintel. They allow larger openings to be sub-divided into smaller windows which are technically easier to manufacture and less expensive.
* Transom, which is a horizontal bar within the frame that separates two casements. Together, with mullions, they provide rigid support to glazing.

= Box sash window frames =

Box sash window frames may include additional components, including:

* Architrave, which is the horizontal or vertical moulding that forms the surround to a window frame, typically internally within the room.
* Inside lining, which is the inside face of both the sides and head of the window box frame.
* Outside lining, which is the external face of the window frame or box.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Architrave.
* Domestic windows.
* Glazing.
* Jamb.
* Lintel.
* Mullion.
* Sash windows.
* Transom.
* Types of window.
* Window.
* Window cill.

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