Use and Care Guide

Casement
A window with a sash that opens from the side like a door.
Double-Hung
A window with an upper and lower sash that slide vertically past
eachother.
Egress Hinge
Ahingeusedinconjunctionwithcertaincasementwindowstoallowa
wider opening to meet emergency exit requirements.
Frame
Theassemblyofstructuralmembers(head,sillandjambs)usedtofasten
thewindow/patiodoortothestructure.
Grille
A Decorative grid on the interior or exterior of the glass or between the
glass panes.
Insulated Glass Unit
A sealed assembly of two or more panes of glass separated by a spacer.
Jamb Liner
Aremovablebalancesystemthattsintothesidejamb.
Kerf
A groove that often holds weatherstrip.
Keyway
The slot in the lock where the key is inserted.
Patio Door Panel
An assembly comprised of stiles (vertical pieces), rails (horizontal pieces)
and the patio door’s glass.
Rail
The horizontal piece of a sash or panel.
Retainer Latch
Securessashintojambtoguideduringoperation.Releasestotiltfor
easy cleaning or removal.
Sash
An assembly comprised of stiles (vertical pieces), rails (horizontal pieces)
and the window’s glass.
Seal Failure
The airtight seal between two panes of an insulating glass unit has
broken and is usually discovered when excess moisture fogs the inside
of the glass panes.
Side Jamb
The vertical frame member on either side of the window or patio door.
Sill
The bottom horizontal frame member of a window.
Sill Track
Thetrackonthesillofasliding/glidingwindoworpatiodoorthat
guides the sash as it opens and closes.
Slider
A window with one or more sashes that slide horizontally.
Stile
The vertical piece of a sash or panel.
Weatherstrip
Astripofmaterialthatcoversthejointbetweentwoseparatepartsof
a window or patio door and is used to prevent rain, snow and cold air
from entering.
Weep Hole
The visible exit or entry part of a water drainage system used to drain
water out of a window unit.
GLOSSARY
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors (JCM002)
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