Use and Care Guide

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GLOSSARY
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
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Frame
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Insulated Glass Unit
A sealed assembly of two or more panes of glass separated by a spacer.
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Kerf
A groove that often holds weatherstrip.
Keyway
The slot in the lock where the key is inserted.
Patio Door Panel
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Rail
The horizontal piece of a sash or panel.
Retainer Latch
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Sash
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Seal Failure
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inside of the glass panes.
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The vertical frame member on either side of the window or patio door.
Sill
The bottom horizontal frame member of a window.
Sill Track
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Slider
A window with one or more sashes that slide horizontally.
Stile
The vertical piece of a sash or panel.
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and cold air from entering.
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