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Tape Glazing - Two-sided tape used to secure and seal the glass to the sash.
Tempered Glass ? Hardened glass use to meet specific building codes. Usually related to impact and glass breakage.
Thermal Barrier ? A strip of non-conducting material, such as wood, vinyl or foam rubber, which is used to separate the inside and outside surfaces of a metal window sash or frame, or a metal door or sill to stop the conduction of heat to the outside (which results in a cold inside surface). Vinyl windows, because of their thermal efficiency, do not require a thermal barrier.
Tilt Latch - Mechanism that unlocks the sash and allows it to tilt in from the main frame.
Tilt Pin ? A metal or hard plastic nail-like pin fastened to the sash to allow it to engage the balance shoe and from which the sash may tilt or pivot in.
Tinted Glass ? Glass that has been given a slight shading or coloring to it, usually to control sunlight in very bright, high intensity sun locations. There are many colors available today such as bronze, gray, green, blue, etc.
Tilt-in/lift-out sash - A sash that can be tilted to the interior and removed for cleaning.
Total Heat Loss ? The total heat loss from a structure equal to the sum of the heat loss (transmission) and infiltration (air leakage).
Total Unit U- and R-values - The U- and R-values of the window calculated from the average of the center of glass, edge of glass and frame U- and R-values. It is the reciprocal of the R-value.
Transom ? Generally refers to an opening or stationary sash above a door or window which serves a similar purpose to a side lite. A transom joint is the horizontal joining area between two window units, which are stacked one on top of another.
Trim ? Exposed molding or framing around a window or door, on either the inside or outside, to cover the space between the window frame or jamb and the wall. (See Casing)
Twin Unit (Window) ? Two windows separated by a mullion, forming a unit. Also called a twin unit. See Double Window. |
