Windows
New or replacement windows can help update the exterior of your home, not to mention improve the overall energy efficiency. When selecting a window, there are many important factors to consider, including the style of your home and your geographic location as well as the window type and material that suits you. So where do you begin? The window industry has its own language for things. Window manufacturers, window installers and contractors may all speak about windows using a variety of terms. Read how we define window parts and components so you’ll be prepared to discuss your window project with anyone.
Support
brace, buttress, mount, mounting, prop, reinforcement, shore, spur, stay, underpinning, shoring column, pedestal, pilaster, pillar arch, bolster, bracket, cantilever, girder bearing crutch, peg, post, stake, stanchion, stand, stilt, strut, truss base, foundation, frame