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A typical installation of insulated glass windows with uPVC frames. Fitting a second pane of glass to improve insulation began in Scotland, Germany, and Switzerland in the 1870s. [2] Insulating glass is an evolution from older technologies known as double-hung windowsand storm windows.
Glass is an amorphous (non-crystalline) solid. Because it is often transparent and chemically inert, glass has found widespread practical, technological, and decorative use in window panes, tableware, and optics. Some common objects made of glass like "a glass" of water, " glasses ", and " magnifying glass ", are named after the material. Glass ...
A jalousie window (UK: / ˈdʒælʊziː /, US: / ˈdʒæləsiː /), louvred window (Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, United Kingdom), jalousie, or jalosy[1] is a window composed of parallel glass, acrylic, or wooden louvres set in a frame. The louvres are joined onto a track so that they may be tilted open and shut in ...
The parable of the broken window was introduced by French economist Frédéric Bastiat in his 1850 essay "That Which Is Seen, and That Which Is Not Seen" (" Ce qu'on voit et ce qu'on ne voit pas ") to illustrate why destruction, and the money spent to recover from destruction, is not actually a net benefit to society.
Storm window. Storm windows are windows that are mounted outside or inside of the main glass windows of a house. [1] Storm windows exist in North America, but are uncommon in continental Europe, where double, triple or quadruple glazing is prevalent. Storm windows can be made of glass, rigid plastic panels, or flexible plastic sheets; and may ...
The coloured glass is crafted into stained glass windows in which small pieces of glass are arranged to form patterns or pictures, held together (traditionally) by strips of lead, called cames or calms, and supported by a rigid frame. Painted details and yellow stain are often used to enhance the design.
Sash window. A sash window or hung sash window is made of one or more movable panels, or "sashes". [ A ] The individual sashes are traditionally paned windows, but can now contain an individual sheet (or sheets, in the case of double glazing) of glass.
In architecture and construction, a sliding glass door (also patio door or doorwall[1][2]) is a type of sliding door made predominantly from glass, that is situated in an external wall to provide egress and light. The doors can give access to a backyard or patio while providing a pleasant view, [3][4] and when not fully covered can be a source ...