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2. Shoji - Wikipedia

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   They slide on rails mounted on a solid wall, and when open partly or fully overlap the wall. They are used for smaller windows in opaque walls; this is common in chashitsu (see image). [ 83 ] [ 84 ] Small windows and katabiki mounting were used in minka until the mid-Edo period, but were then replaced by larger openings with sliding panels. [ 82 ]

3. Jalousie window - Wikipedia

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   A jalousie window (UK: / ˈ dʒ æ l ʊ z iː /, US: / ˈ dʒ æ l ə s iː /), 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 ...

4. List of partitions of traditional Japanese architecture

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   ' wall-curtain ') more images: Lintel-mounted curtain, with ties Made of narrow-loom cloth . Similar to a kichō, which however is free-standing. Coloured streamers are called nosuji (野筋), and are ties for tying it up. [10] Archaic Zejyō (軟障) more images: Tab-top flat-panel curtains Made from narrow-loom cloth (tanmono). May be ...

5. Storm Windows Keep in the Heat, Preserve Home's Character - AOL

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   Shutterstock By Michael Franco for BobVila.com If your windows let in anything other than a view, you may be thinking it's time for replacement windows. But, not so fast! You may want to consider ...

6. Storm window - Wikipedia

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   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 be permanently ...

7. How to Seal Up Drafty Windows (and Lower Your Heating Bill) - AOL

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   Measure the bottom of the lower window sash and the top of the upper window sash. Cut a piece of adhesive-backed foam tape weather stripping to the correct length.