| Double hung windows consist of two frames (sashes) per unit that slide up and down. Single unit widths: 22" to 46" with heights: 36" to 76". Combination unit widths: 44" to 138" depending on the number of frames and size of the frames. |
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Casement windows consist of one to six frames per unit attached horizontally that swing outward using a crank. The center frames on 3, 4, 5 and 6 frame combination units can be fixed in place. Single frame widths: 17" to 36" with heights: 24" to 72". Combination unit widths: 34" to 144" depending on the number of frames and size of the frames. |
| Sliding (Glider) windows consist of two frames (sashes) per unit that slide back and forth horizontally. Single unit widths: 36" to 60" with heights: 22" to 60". |
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Awning windows consist of one to four frames per unit stacked vertically that swing outward from the top of the frame. Awning windows can be placed below picture windows. Single frame widths: 24" to 72" with heights: 17" to 40". Combination unit widths: 24" to 144" depending on the number of frames and size of the frames. |
| Hopper windows consist of one frame per unit that swings inward from the bottom of the frame. Hopper windows can be placed below picture windows. Single frame widths: 24" to 72" with heights: 17" to 40". |
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| Picture windows consist of one frame that is fixed in place and does not open. Double hung or casement windows can be combined with picture windows. Widths: 36" to 72" Heights: 36" to 72" | |
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Bay windows project outward from the exterior wall of a house and consist of a picture window with two double hung or casement windows per unit at 30° or 45° to the wall. Widths: 64" to 112" Heights: 38" to 74" Projection: 14" to 19".
Bow windows project outward on a curve from the exterior wall of a house and contain all casement units. Widths: 74" to 164" Heights: 38" to 74" Projection: 6" to 27". |
| Multiple Assemblies - This rather oblique term is an industry word for windows that are connected to form the appearance of a single window. Simple window shapes can be put together to create nearly limitless window combinations that are anything but standard. Bows and bays are good examples | |
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Round Top - Curved or circular windows can still have high-performance glazing and clad exterior options. |
| Polygon and Special Shapes - Windows in nearly any geometric shape-octagon, trapezoid, triangles and more, whether used alone or added to an assembly of other windows. |
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DOORS
Interior doors are 30", 32", 34", or 36" in width, 80" or 84" in height, and 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" in thickness. NOTE: 28" wide doors may be used in powder rooms.
Pocket doors are 30", 32", 34", or 36" in width, 80" in height, and 1 3/8" in thickness. A pocket door must have an amount of open wall space equal to the width to slide into the thickness of the wall on a track mounted above the door.
Double or "French" doors (NOT SHOWN) are 18", 24", 30" or 36" in width, 80 " or 96" in height, and 1 3/8" (interior) or 1 3/4" (exterior) in thickness. Two doors form a unit that is hinged at the sides with knobs or handles in the center. Double doors may swing into a room but outward if used on a closet. French doors typically swing toward the outside of a structure.
Sliding Patio doors are 30", 36", or 48" in width, 80" or 83", or 96" in height and 1 3/4" in thickness. Two or four doors form a unit for overall widths of 60", 72", 96", 117", 141", or 189".
Hinged Patio doors (NOT SHOWN) are 30", 32", or 36" in width, 80" or 83", or 96" in height and 1 3/4" in thickness. Two or three doors form a unit for overall widths of 60", 64", 72", 96" or 108".
Bifold closet doors are 12", 18" or 24" in width, 80" in height, and 1 1/4" or 1 3/8" in thickness. Two doors form a unit that is hinged at the center and slide open on a track at the top of the door frame. Single units (2 doors) fit openings 24", 36" and 48" wide. Double units (4 doors) fit openings 48", 72", and 96".
Sliding closet doors are 30" or 36" in width, 80" in height, and 1 1/4" or 1 3/8" in thickness. Two doors form a unit that slide in front of each other on a track at the top of the door frame. Sliding units (2 doors) fit openings 60" and 72" wide.
Double closet doors are 18", 24", 30" or 36" in width, 80 " or 96" in height, and 1 3/8" in thickness. Two doors form a unit that is hinged at the sides with knobs or handles in the center. Double closet doors must swing into a room.
Garage doors (NOT SHOWN) are 96", 108" or 192" in width, 84" or 96" in height, and 1 1/4" or 1 3/8" in thickness. Overhead garage doors consist of four or five panels hinged along the length that follow tracks as raised vertically from the floor.