Dormer Windows
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=== Window Options === | === Window Options === | ||
==== Ventilating Dormer Windows ==== | ==== Ventilating Dormer Windows ==== | ||
− | Replacement operating dormer windows may include both | + | Replacement operating dormer windows may include both vertical and horizontal sliding windows, pivot windows, inswing and outswing casement windows and tilting windows. |
==== Non-Ventilating Dormer Windows ==== | ==== Non-Ventilating Dormer Windows ==== | ||
− | Dormers which are roofed off on the inside and are not intended to provide extra venting are called "blind dormers." | + | Dormers which are roofed off on the inside and are not intended to provide extra venting are called "blind dormers." Fixed windows or picture windows are suitable window options for these openings and are often installed for aesthetic reasons rather than function. |
=== Cleaning Considerations === | === Cleaning Considerations === | ||
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=== Emergency Egress Dormer Windows === | === Emergency Egress Dormer Windows === | ||
− | Dormer windows are generally at least 75% of the area of the dormer wall, enabling a dormer window to serve as an | + | Dormer windows are generally at least 75% of the area of the dormer wall, enabling a dormer window to serve as an emergency egress window if the dormer is intended for use as a bedroom. An emergency egress dormer window must be sized to code to enable a person to easily exit the room through the window opening, or enable an emergency staff person to enter the window through the opening. |
=== Non-Ventilating Dormer Windows === | === Non-Ventilating Dormer Windows === | ||
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== Shapes == | == Shapes == | ||
− | Replacement dormer windows can be installed in any one of a | + | Replacement dormer windows can be installed in any one of a variety of shapes and combinations including square windows, rectangles, oblongs, half rounds, side-by-side connecting quarter rounds, ellipses or half rounds set on top of a rectangle or square window. A dormer window may include two side-by-side vertical sliding or casement windows or windows that follow the pitch of the roof producing a slanted window sash top. |
== Sizes == | == Sizes == | ||
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== Accessories == | == Accessories == | ||
Operating dormer windows come with screens and operating hardware, including a built-in locking system. | Operating dormer windows come with screens and operating hardware, including a built-in locking system. | ||
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[[Category:Replacement Windows]] | [[Category:Replacement Windows]] |