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Summary
„ Windows and doors should be planned
carefully to ensure maximum contribution to
the overall design and function of the structure.
„ Doors are classified as either interior or
exterior doors and can be further grouped
according to their construction, uses,
function, or location.
„ Each door identified in a set of drawings
should appear in a door schedule with its
specifications.
„ Windows of the same general type may
vary from manufacturer to manufacturer,
so it is very important to obtain window
specifications from the manufacturer.
„ Specifications for each window in a set of
drawings should appear in a window schedule.
Internet Resources
Andersen Windows and Doors
Manufacturer of windows and doors
Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors
Manufacturer of windows and doors
Marvin Windows and Doors
Manufacturer of windows and doors
Pella Corporation
Manufacturer of windows and doors
Velux
Manufacturer of skylights, blinds, and home
automation products
Review Questions
Answer the following questions using the
information in this chapter.
1. List five functions of doors and windows.
2. Name eight types of interior doors.
3. Interior flush doors are usually _____ thick.
4. What are the horizontal cross members in
panel doors called? What are the vertical
cross members called?
5. What is the main use of bifold doors in
residential construction?
6. Explain how pocket doors are different from
sliding doors.
7. A door that swings through a 180° arc is
called a _____ door.
8. Name two ways in which exterior wood doors
are different from interior doors.
9. What is the most popular type of garage door?
10. What is the function of a drip cap?
11. Explain the purpose of a door sill.
12. The three parts of a door jamb are the two
side jambs and a _____ jamb across the top
of the frame.
13. Why is it important to design and place
windows properly in a residential structure?
14. The window glass area should be at least
_____ percent of the floor area of the room.
15. What is the difference between muntins and
mullions?
16. What does the rough opening size of a
window represent?
17. Which window is hinged at the side and
swings out?
18. Name one type of window that does not
provide ventilation.
19. Explain the difference between a bay window
and a bow window.
20. What information should a window schedule
include?
Suggested Activities
1. Construct a scale model of an exterior or
interior door, jambs, and rough framing.
Use CADD or manual drafting techniques to
make plan, elevation, and section drawings.
Present the model and drawings to the class
and explain the features.
2. Select a floor plan for a small- to medium-
size house. Using CADD, draw the floor
plan. Then, plan the windows for the house
following the guidelines presented in this
chapter for ventilation, light, and view. Insert
window symbols into the walls. Design and
draw new symbols as needed. Finally, create
a window schedule for the house.
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3. Visit a local lumber company and examine
the cutaway models of the windows available
from the company. Measure the various parts
of one model and prepare a sketch. Identify
the type of window and the manufacturer.
Collect specification data about the windows
and bring the material to class for reference
purposes.
4. Using CADD, draw various window and door
symbols as shown in this chapter. Add these
to your symbol library.
Problem Solving
Case Study
Your client has asked you to design a
cottage “getaway” to be built in the Blue Ridge
Mountains in Maryland. The cottage only needs
a bedroom, one bathroom, and a general living/
kitchen area. The client wants to make the most
of the mountain views, and because he is an
artist, needs plenty of natural light. However, he
wants the cottage to be as energy-efficient and
sustainable as possible.
Design the cottage to meet the client’s
specifications and create a floor plan drawing in
CADD. Search the Internet to find suitable doors
and windows for the cottage and incorporate
them into your design. Add a door schedule and
a window schedule to your floor plan. Present
your final drawings to the class.
Certifi cation
Prep
The following questions are presented in the
style used in the American Design Drafting
Association (ADDA) Drafter Certification Test.
Answer the questions using the information in
this chapter.
1. Which of the following statements are true
about doors and windows?
A. A Dutch door is composed of two parts—
an upper and lower section.
B. Picture windows are fixed-glass units and
are usually rather small.
C. An awning window has sashes that are
hinged at the top and swing out at an
angle.
D. Muntins are large vertical and horizontal
bars that separate the total glass area
into smaller units.
E. The basic unit size represents the overall
dimensions of the window unit.
2. Match each type of door with its description.
Doors: 1. French door, 2. Double-action door,
3. Panel door, 4. Bifold door, 5. Flush door
A. Smooth on both sides.
B. Has cross members called stiles and rails.
C. Made of two parts hinged together.
D. A panel door in which all of the panels
are glass.
E. A door that can swing through an arc
of 180°.
3. Match each type of window with its
description.
Windows: 1. Double-hung, 2. Casement,
3. Hopper, 4. Jalousie, 5. Clerestory
A. Has sashes hinged at the side that swing
outward.
B. Hinged at the bottom and swings to the
inside of the house.
C. Has narrow, horizontal glass slats held in
metal clips.
D. Placed high on a wall to admit light.
E. Has two sashes that slide up and down in
grooves.
Curricular Connections
1. Language Arts. Research the history of the
use of glass windows in homes. Compose
an essay on how glass changed the building
industry and the possible uses for homes and
other residential structures.
2. Social Science. Research the origins of
clerestory windows and how they got their
name. Write a summary of your findings.
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Internet Resources.
List of companies and
organizations in architecture
and construction relating to
the chapter content.
Summary.
Breakdown of key concepts providing an
additional review tool for the student.
Problem Solving Case Study.
Features presenting challenges that occur in
working with clients or coworkers, requiring a
design solution or course of action.
Curricular Connections.
Activities and assignments designed to relate
the book’s content to other curriculum, such as
language arts and social science.
Review Questions.
Questions designed to
reinforce the content
covered in the chapter.
ADDA Certification Prep.
Practice questions reinforcing
chapter topics, presented in the
style of the American Design
Drafting Association (ADDA)
Drafter Certification Test.
Suggested Activities.
Assignments providing opportunities to
apply drawing skills and solve problems.
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