Use and Care Guide

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GLOSSARY
Casement
A window with a sash that opens from the side like a door.
Clad
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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.
Jamb Liner
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Kerf
A groove that often holds weatherstrip.
Keyway
The slot in the lock where the key is inserted.
Lite
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openings.
Rail
The horizontal piece of a sash or panel.
Sash/Panel
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Seal Failure
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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
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from entering.
Weep Hole
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003)