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Window Rail
With grooves to hold panes, window rails form the top and bottom of the sash
Chris Hill
January 1, 2000
Houzz Contributor. Chris Hill, of chiefs-shop.com, has been woodworking for more than 25 years and has family members who have been involved in nearly every aspect of home building. Chris also builds custom furniture and furnishings and restores and repairs pieces. You can find him on Houzz every week and at http://chiefs-shop.com.
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On a window a rail is the horizontal part of the frame at the top and bottom of the sash. Rails contain grooves that hold the window panes. Muntins extend vertically from rail to rail.
The term "rail" isn't exclusive to windows — it's used extensively with furniture to reference horizontal parts.
Window locks can be placed on the rail.
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