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| Various types of accessories required for wooden windows are mentioned below: |
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| Window Knobs |
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| Window Handles |
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| Window Bolts |
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| Window Latches |
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| Window Hinges |
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| Window Curtains |
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| Window Hooks |
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| Curtain Rods |
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| Window Lintel |
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| 1. WINDOW KNOBS: |
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| A window knob is a popular type used for opening and closing a door. |
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| In its simplest form, a window knob provides only a place to grip so that the door may be pulled towards oneself. |
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| Window knob should be smooth, well finished and easy to turn. |
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Different types of metal knobs used for windows such as :
a) Steel Knob
b) Crystal knob
c) Aluminum knob
d) Brass knob |
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| 2. WINDOW HANDLES: |
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| Window handle must look stylish, provide easy to grip, have smooth finish and match with furniture. |
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| Locking devices on door handles are necessary for homes with children. |
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| Window handle should be easily movable. |
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Different types of handles are given below:
a) Brass Handle
b) Steel Handle
c) Iron Handle
d) Plastic Handle
e) Aluminum Handle |
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| 3. WINDOW BOLTS |
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| Bolts are generally used for security purposes.The following important things should be taken care about bolts. |
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| Bolts should be very smooth in opening and should look classic. |
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| The bolt has such design that fits the most on the doors |
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| It keeps doors locked with a simple turn of the knob. |
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Different types of bolts used in windows are given below.
a) Brass Bolts
b) Aluminum Bolts
c) Steel Bolts
d) Iron Bolts |
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| 4. WINDOW lATCHES: |
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| A latch is a type of mechanical hardware, specifically a fastener, which is used to join two (or more) objects. |
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| Latches are used to hold the windows tightly closed. |
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| By the use of a latchbolt, a window can be closed without operating the handle. |
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| 5. WINDOW HINGES: |
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| Hinges are movable joints of the window door. |
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| Hinges are used on each and every window, without hinge a window cannot open or close or you can say window is useless without this. |
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| Hinges should be about 8 times stronger than the window door itself for its proper operation. |
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Different types of metal hinges used in window are given below:
a) Aluminum hinges
b) Iron hinges
c) Steel hinges
d) Brass hinges |
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| NOTE: |
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| Common types of Hinges used in windows are mentioned below: |
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| 1. Butt Hinge: |
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| It is normally used for cabinet doors and comes in a range of sizes from 13mm to 150mm. They are very strong but cannot be adjusted once they are fitted. |
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| 2. Butterfly Hinge: |
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| This is often used on light-weight doors .And different shapes and patterns are available. They are generally easy to fit. |
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| 6. WINDOW CURTAINS: |
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| Window curtains are necessary for widow decoration. Curtains give a stylish look and add beauty to a window or a room. They also help in providing privacy |
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| 7. WINDOW HOOKS: |
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| It generally used for safety of window or to open a window. |
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| 8. CURTAIN RODS: |
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| Curtain rods give an attractive look to a window as well as to the wall. They should be durable to bear the load of curtains. They are available in many sizes, designs and colors that can match your interest and budget. |
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| 9. WINDOW LINTEL: |
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| A lintel is a long, rectangular stone block which levels a door or window opening to support the wall or the weight of the structure above. (Also known as a header) |
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