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2. Sunroom - Wikipedia

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   Attached sunrooms typically are constructed of transparent tempered glazing atop a brick or wood "knee wall" or framed entirely of wood, aluminum, or PVC, and glazed on all sides. Frosted glass or glass block may be used to add privacy. Screens are a fundamental aspect of a "Florida room", and jalousie windows are often featured. An integrated ...

3. Polyvinyl chloride - Wikipedia

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   The material comes in a range of colors and finishes, including a photo-effect wood finish, and is used as a substitute for painted wood, mostly for window frames and sills when installing insulated glazing in new buildings; or to replace older single-glazed windows, as it does not decompose and is weather-resistant.

4. 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 ...

5. Insulated glazing - Wikipedia

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   The glass panels in double-glazed windows transmit heat in both directions by radiation, through the glazing by conduction and across the gap between the panes by convection, by conduction through the frame, and by infiltration around the perimeter seals and the frame's seal to the building.

6. Laminated glass - Wikipedia

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   In geographical areas requiring hurricane-resistant construction, laminated glass is often used in exterior storefronts, curtain walls, and windows. Laminated glass is also used to increase the sound insulation rating of a window, because it significantly improves sound attenuation compared to monolithic glass panes of the same thickness.

7. Your Body Never Forgets Muscle. So Here's How Long It ... - AOL

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   Replace lost strength entirely. “Your neural pathways might be intact, but muscle tissue itself is expensive for the body to maintain,” says Rothstein. In other words, your body burns a lot of ...