![]() Sash: the framed section of window which holds the glass. Forms part of the counterbalancing operating system of box sash windows, allowing smooth movement. Pulley: (also pulley wheel) a wheel through which the sash cords pass, connecting to the weights. Parting bead: a long wooden strip set into a groove – it separates the upper and lower sashes and holds them in place so they can move smoothly past each other. Moulding: a shaped or contoured strip of wood used for decorative purposes. They meet in the middle of the window when closed, overlapping to prevent any gaps. Meeting rail: the top rail of the lower sash and the bottom rail of the upper sash. The lower sash always tends to be movable. Lower sash: the bottom framed section of the window which holds the glass. Lite: an individual pane of glass within a window. Nowadays, they are just generally just used decoratively. Originally, glass could only be made in small panes and the glazing bars physically held the panes together. Glazing bar: (also sash bars, muntin or astragal bar) the bars that separate the panes of glass within the window. ![]() Known as a box due to the weight boxes/pockets within the frame that house the cords and weights system for operating the window.įastener: the lock which latches together the upper and lower sashes when they’re both closed, thus locking them shut. ![]() It is often wider than other rails.īox: (also case or frame) another name for the window frame of a box sash window. It can be moulded and used decoratively or it can have a practical function to reinforce the meeting of two straight edges or parts.īottom rail: the horizontal bar of wood at the bottom of the lower sash. This serves to cover the join between the window frame and the wall.īeading: (also window beads) window beading is simply a strip of wood. Architrave: decorative moulding around the window frame. ![]()
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