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Design DictionaryRoundover
Softening the edge of a table, shelf or frame, roundovers have curve appeal
Full StoryDesign DictionarySingle-Hung and Double-Hung Windows
These two common window types differ in the number of movable sashes
Full StoryDesign DictionarySash
Glass and framing make up a window sash, which is sometimes movable and sometimes fixed
Full StoryDesign DictionaryWindow Rail
With grooves to hold panes, window rails form the top and bottom of the sash
Full StoryDesign DictionaryWindowpane
A sheet of glass in a window is known as a window pane. It can come in multiples or hang solo
Full StoryDesign DictionaryMuntin
Dividing panes of glass on a window, muntins can be decorative as well as functional
Full StoryDesign DictionaryDrip Cap
A drip cap keeps rain and other water from dripping down onto your windows
Full StoryDesign DictionaryWindow Casing
Window casing covers a window's framework and can be decorative or plain
Full StoryDesign DictionaryConduit
A conduit inside a building serves as a channel for electrical cables and wires
Full StoryDesign DictionaryDumbwaiter
Dumbwaiters are actually smart devices, ferrying food, laundry and more between floors in a home
Full StoryDesign DictionaryInscription
Add a written message to a home as inspiration or to create a memory
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