What is an awning window?
Awning windows are a type of window design that allows the window sash to swing outward rather than inward or up and down. Once in common use in schools, manufacturing plants and some homes prior to the advent of air conditioning in those environments, the awning window is still sometimes utilized in the design for newer homes in temperate climates. The awning window may be operated with a hand crank or with the use of pull chains. One of the most common examples of the awning window can be found in manufacturing plants and schools that were built between the 1920’s and 1950’s. In both cases, the windows normally involved large sashes that were composed of pane glass surrounded with metal framing. Depending on the application, the panes could be either large sections of glass that took up the entire frame, or a series of smaller panes encased within the structure of the frame. These examples of awning windows normally were operated with pull chains, since they tended to reach all the w
Awning windows are hinged and swing open towards the outside. What is a BALLOON SHADE/VALANCE? A balloon (also known as a cloud) is a section that has enough fullness to create round “poufs” that are pushed out by the walls or window panes. Balloon valances are stationary; balloon shades can be drawn up by a cord. What is a BAY WINDOW? Usually a set of three recessed windows that are positioned at an angle to each other. What is a BELL? You may see this sometimes referred to as a trumpet as well. Both are similar. A bell is the part of the valance that projects out into a triangular cone, usually in the center in between swags. What is a BIAS CUT? A bias cut is a section of a window treatment that is cut diagonally. This is usually done in jabots to add interest, but mostly, it is done to conserve fabric. We do not recommend bias cuts as that stretches the fabric and allows for cutting errors. Bias cuts should only be made when there is not enough fabric or in small sections such as ba
