More energy efficient than a true divided light but just as hard to clean. An aluminum grille sits permanently between two glass panes, hinting at the look of actual muntins. The metal conducts heat, raising its U-factor and making the window less efficient. Cleaning is a breeze, but choose a grille color you like, because there's no changing it.
A wood grid on the indoor surface of the window is held in place with metal or plastic clips on the edge of the sash. It's easy to remove for cleaning and can be replaced if damaged, but it doesn't look authentic when viewed close up from the outside or inside. Paint is the traditional way to protect wood windows from the elements, but it requires ongoing maintenance to keep the finish intact.
Cladding the exposed exterior with vinyl, aluminum left , or copper eliminates the work while maintaining the look of wood inside your house. Easy upkeep doesn't come cheap, though. Durable; needs virtually no maintenance beyond an occasional washing. Choose from several long-lasting colored finishes. The metal conducts heat, which can result in inside condensation and lower energy efficiency. The least expensive option. Never needs painting but available only in light colors as dark hues cause vinyl to heat up and expand.
Good insulator. Vulnerable to cracking in the cold. Not as strong as wood, so sash frames are thick and bulky. Stable in hot or cold climates; insulates better than all other window materials, including wood. Available in colors; easy to paint when dark colors fade. Can't be shaped and milled like wood, and is more expensive. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. All About Wood Windows. By Mark Feirer. Pinterest Email Pocket Flipboard. Sash Movable or fixed frame that supports the glazing.
Casing Trim that covers the gap between the jambs and house framing. Sill Bottom part of the frame; angled to shed water. Jambs Sides and top of the frame that surround the sashes. Glazing Window glass. Muntins Slender strips that divide the glazing. Sash Lock Hardware that secures the top and bottom sashes.
How Long Do They Last? Can You Install Them Yourself? Photo by David Barry Start shopping for replacements when the following problems crop up: Extensive Rot Small pockets of decay can be scraped out and filled, but if the sill and jambs are severely compromised, there's no saving them. Fogged Glass When the perimeter seal on a double-glazed window fails, the condensation that collects between the panes of glass spoils the view and reduces energy efficiency.
Poor Function Is a sash hard to open or will it not stay open? Inappropriate Style A 19th-century Italianate fitted with modern replacement casements, for instance, will have infinitely more curb appeal with new wood double-hungs that match the look of the original windows. Use if a jamb or sill is shot.
I have a s house next door to me and it has a gridlike trim on the ceiling. One time I thought this was a suspended ceiling of some sort, but I actually believe it is plywood with wood trim covering the seams? Or could this be some other fibrous material? It was originally a cabin so I think a cheaper ceiling would have been used. Re: Doors and woodwork in ss homes Post by mattswabb » Mon Sep 03, pm I've used this site a few times to see what was used during the time of my home's construction.
You have to do some searching as many of the catalogs aren't well marked. Re: Doors and woodwork in ss homes Post by triguy » Tue Sep 04, pm Steel frames were widely available from the late 19th centrury on and are mostly what you'll find in indsustrial and commerical builds form abotu on.
But aluminium didn't become available until after WWII when aluminum mfg's moved form building aircraft to consumer products. Actually, the movement form wartime products to consumer products is probably the 1 reason why aluminum and plastic are so common now and even carbon fiber has become more common.
As the military cuts spending, companies are forced to find other uses for their products. So some cost cutting might be seen as builders and homeowners cut back on spending. However, labor was cheap and readily available as well. For that same reason, I'd expect most materials to be largely mass produced. Even by the mid 20's most were mass produced.
My interior panel doors are just that, solid wood frames, but just a thin wood panel in the center. All trim I believe is mass produced and came out of a catalogue of building materials. Metal casements with rectangular or diamond leaded panes were popular on Tudor houses. Rolled steel was made by passing the hot metal through smaller and smaller rollers.
Although commonly used for apartment and commercial buildings, the streamlined look of metal windows also was a natural match for Art Deco, Moderne, and International style houses, where long spans of windows often punctuated the exteriors. Casements were the preferred type for residential windows, with multiple panes of rectangular glass—a style that became popular on romantic Tudor houses as well. Metal windows became such a competitive option during this period that wood windows mimicking their style were created, but with the advent of the aluminum window in the s, they fell out of favor.
A final option in the evolution of windows was the jalousie window. With horizontal panes of glass set in a track that opened and closed them by a crank mechanism, jalousies were used on mid-century homes in areas with mild climates because they provided ventilation through the entire window; sometimes they are only found in certain rooms think Florida rooms. Next time, instead of looking through your window, take moment to look at it. Here are some supplies and products we find essential.
We may receive a commission from sales referred by our links; however, we have carefully selected these products for their usefulness and quality. All Rights Reserved. Box Boulder, CO Massey In the 17th century, a new window development arrived: vertical sliding sash. Lines and planes were common. In this kitchen design, linoleum is the star since it is from a publication called Portfolio of Room Interiors , produced by Armstrong World Industries Inc.
Three types of linoleum are combined to form this floor. This uniquely designed kitchen works off of an oval shape to facilitate workflow. Sink, stove, and refrigerator are all within easy reach. Base cabinet open shelves help the cook locate and retrieve pans.
Shades on the right side pull together to close off and hide part of the kitchen. In this kitchen , linoleum is used not just for the flooring, but for the sink surround and countertops. Rarely is linoleum found on kitchen countertops, even in the s.
Yet the designer noted that linoleum here would be "clatterproof, easy to clean, and resistant to stain. This bathroom from has been done in a Colonial style with knotty pine, scallops, and Shaker-inspired fabrics. Knotty pine was often used in kitchens at the time, but was not often found as an element in bathrooms. The rectangle to the very left of the picture, right above the magazine rack, is a medicine cabinet. This s bathroom is the epitome of modern and sophisticated. It is a Hollywood Regency, or Regency Moderne, style made on the cheap with linoleum flooring and other inexpensive materials.
Much of the furniture is made of furniture-grade plywood. Plywood as a design element is popular once again.
In the late s and into the s, higher grade plywood was often used to make nightstands, beds, cabinets, and chairs. Edges would be rounded off with a router, sanded down, and lacquered to help smooth them down.
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