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2. 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 ...

3. 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 ...

4. Shoji - Wikipedia

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   The traditional wooden track requires precise fitting, [5] and the wood may wear with use, or warp due to changes in humidity. [41] A well-made traditional groove system is light enough that the door can be slid with one finger. [7] [4] [9] Traditionally, grooves were waxed; more modernly, grooves may be lined with low-friction plastic. [9]

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 windows help prevent air infiltration in homes with ...

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   Sep. 27—JAMESTOWN — Storm windows help prevent any air infiltration in homes with older, single-pane glass windows, according to Clyde Schmautz, manager of Infinity Building Services. "If you ...

7. Engawa - Wikipedia

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   Note the slope of the ground under the engawa, and the traditional stone step. Engawa, with sliding glass doors outside, and yukimi shōji (shōji with both paper and glass panes) inside. The solid wood amado leaning up against the corner is a storm shutter, and is usually stored away.