This document summarizes different types of windows and their features. It discusses window frames, shutters, sills, and horns. It describes fixed windows, pivoted windows, double hung windows, sliding windows, sash windows, louvred windows, and metal windows. The document also discusses the advantages of metal windows and types of windows like bay windows, corner windows, and dormer windows. Location of windows is important for functionality, cross ventilation, and fresh air intake.

1. WINDOWS & VENTILATORS
PRESENTED BY
GAYATHRY SATHEESAN

2. •A WINDOW is also a vented barrier secured in a wall opening.
•The function of the window is to admit light and air to the building and to
give a view to the outside.
WINDOW consists of two parts:-
1.Window frame fixed to the opening in the wall with holdfast
2.Window shutter fixed to the window frame
WINDOW

3. SOME TECHNICALTERMS
FRAME:- It is an assembly of horizontal and vertical members, forming an
enclosure,to which the shutters are fixed
SHUTERS:-These are the openable parts of a door or window.
HEAD:-This is the top or uppermost horizontal part of frame

5. SILL:-This is the lowest or bottom horizontal part of a window frame, not
provided in door frames.
HORN:- These are the horizontal projections of a frame..
REBATE :- It is the depression or recess made inside the door frame to
receive the door shutter.

7. • The location of window should meet functional requirements of the
room.
• The window should be located in opposite wall, facing a door or
another window, to achieve cross ventilation.
• From the point of view of fresh air, a window should be located on the
northern side of of a room.
• The sill should be located about 70 t0 80 cm about floor level of the
room.
LOCATION OFWINDOWS

8. Types of Windows
• Fixed window
• Pivoted window
• Double hung window
• Sliding window
• Sash window
• louvered window
• Metal window
• Bay window
• Corner window
• Dormer window
• Gable window
• Lantern window
• Skylights
• ventilator

9. •A window that cannot be opened,whose function is limited to allowing light to enter.
•Used in situations where light or vision alone is needed as no ventilation is
possible through fixed windows
Fixed windows

10. • A window having a section which is pivoted near the center so that the top of the
section swings in and the bottom swings out.
Pivoted Window
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11. •A window with two parts that overlap slightly and slide up and down inside
the frame allowing for ventilation on the top, bottom or both.
•The two parts are not necessarily the same size.
Double hung windows
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12. •Their shutters move either horizontally or vertically on roller bearing
•Suitable grooves are left in the frames to accommodate the shutters
•Provided in trains, buses, bank counter etc
Sliding Windows
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13. • Panels are fully glazed
• Space between top and bottom rails divided into small panels by timber
members places horizontally and vertically
Sash Window
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14. • A louver is a window, blind with horizontal slats that are angled to admit light
and air, but to keep out rain, direct sunshine, and noise
• Not permit outside vision
• The economical angle of the inclination of the louvers is45°
• Usually blinds are fixed.
Louvred Window
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15. • Metal windows, made up of mild steel having lesser cost and more strength.
• Commonly used sections are angle, Z sections, T sections and channel sections, all
of which modified in shape to meet various requirement of window functioning
Metal Windows
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Advantages
• Greater precision and better quality control
• No contraction or expansion due to weather effects
• Rot proof and termite proof
• Stronger and more durable
• Highly fire resistant
• Fabricated from thin section, they provide more effective area for light and
ventilation
• Easy to maintain

17. •Project outside the external wall of the room
•Projection may be triangular, circular or rectangular in plan.
•Provided to get an increased area of opening for admitting greater light and air.
•Provide extra space in room and improve appearance
Bay Window
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18. • This type of window has two faces in perpendicular directions and these are
provided in the corner of room.
Corner Window

19. • Dormer window is a vertical window provided on the sloping roof
• Provides ventilation and lighting to enclosed space below the roof
• Very good appearance
Dormer window
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