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TERMS & DEFINITIONS OPERATING STYLES

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DOUBLE HUNG CASEMENT
Double hung windows have two A window that is hinged to its frame
movable sash which operate vertically. at the side and opens like a door.

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AWNING FIXED
5 An awning is hinged to the frame at An inoperable window with direct glaze or
the top and opens outward. If hinged in-sash configurations. Available in a wide
on the bottom, it’s called a hopper. range of polygon and radius shapes.

1. FRAME: 3. LITE:
There are three components to the frame: the header across Each area of glass is called a lite, and Marvin offers divided
the top, the jambs down each side and the sill across the lite patterns for whatever look you wish to create.
bottom. Marvin frames are built strong with a variety of
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high-quality wood species. 4. HARDWARE:
Marvin uses only the highest quality locks, handles, hinges,
2. GLAZING: lifts and pulls, in a wide variety of durable finishes.
The glass in a window is called glazing. Marvin’s broad range
of glazing options can meet both high-performance and 5. SASH:
refined aesthetic requirements. The sash, operating or stationary, is comprised of horizontal TILT TURN GLIDER
rails, vertical stiles and glazing. Marvin’s large solid sashes
offer precise fit and ease of operation. A European-style, dual function window A window with sash that slides
that can swing in like a casement or horizontally to open and close.
open at the top like a hopper.

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