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GLOSSARY

Window e-Store makes every style of residential window available to you including single hung, double hung, slider, casement, awning, hopper, half round, geometric, and more.

Style Description
Awning A top-hinged window that swings outward for ventilation.
Argon Gas An odorless, colorless, and non-toxic gas which is six times denser than air. It is used to replace air between the glass panes to reduce temperature transfer.
Bay Window An angled combination of three windows that project out from the wall of the home. The windows are commonly joined at 30- or 45-degree angles.
Bow Window An angled combination of windows in 3-, 4- or 5-lite configurations. The windows are attached at 10-degree angles to project a more circular, arced appearance.
Casement A window with a side-hinged sash that opens outward for ventilation.
Double-strength Glass Glass with a thickness of 1/8″.
Double Hung A top-hinged window that swings outward for ventilation.
Egress Code An odorless, colorless, and non-toxic gas which is six times denser than air. It is used to replace air between the glass panes to reduce temperature transfer.
Geometric An angled combination of three windows that project out from the wall of the home. The windows are commonly joined at 30- or 45-degree angles.
Grids An angled combination of windows in 3-, 4- or 5-lite configurations. The windows are attached at 10-degree angles to project a more circular, arced appearance.
Hopper A window with a side-hinged sash that opens outward for ventilation.
Intercept® Spacer System Glass with a thickness of 1/8″.
KeepSafe Laminated Glass A top-hinged window that swings outward for ventilation.
Low E (Emissivity) Glass An odorless, colorless, and non-toxic gas which is six times denser than air. It is used to replace air between the glass panes to reduce temperature transfer.
Obscure Glass An angled combination of three windows that project out from the wall of the home. The windows are commonly joined at 30- or 45-degree angles.
Oriel An angled combination of windows in 3-, 4- or 5-lite configurations. The windows are attached at 10-degree angles to project a more circular, arced appearance.
Patio Door A window with a side-hinged sash that opens outward for ventilation.
Picture Glass with a thickness of 1/8″.
Sash An odorless, colorless, and non-toxic gas which is six times denser than air. It is used to replace air between the glass panes to reduce temperature transfer.
Single Hung An angled combination of windows in 3-, 4- or 5-lite configurations. The windows are attached at 10-degree angles to project a more circular, arced appearance.
Single Window Glass with a thickness of 1/8″.

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