and we”
economical
ao angle of in-
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fe of the til
aintion the vertical stiles
evil wides ventilation
nt t even when the
w m closed. Such win-
is
et commonly recom-
aos 4 for bathroom, we’s.
ma shops and other areas
a .
privacy is the main
wher tion, It is however,
eae maintain them =
a as the dust gets easily if Peaster
deposited on the louvers. BEADING
Sometimes the louvers or the out
fades are pivoted to the
fame at both ends and in
addition every blade is con- Fig. 1736
mecied by a small hinge to a
verlical batten. When the
tutien is pulled up, the gaps between the blades are opened and when
the batten is pulled down, the gaps between the blades get closed.
DETAIL AT_X
Enlarged details at X (Refer Fi.g 1734)
(8) Metal window. Use of metal windows is getting increasingly
popular these days. Windows made of metals, like mild steel, galvanised
nild steel, aluminium, bronze, stainless steel etc. are recommended espe-
sally for public buildings like offices, hospitals, schools etc. Bronze,
hminium and stainless steel are considered to be the best as they possess
degree of elegance, finishing, durability and are rust proof as well.
eer, Bronze and stainless steel being very costly, use of windows
out of these metals, is restricted to posh buildings where cost is not
a Consideration. As compared with bronze or stainless steel,
~ sh etlb are less expensive and hence they are commonly
Whssereng for buildings where high degree of elegance is required
1 mai » Aluminium windows are also rust proof, durable and require
inlenance and paintin,
2g.
“da fice being cheapest of the above metals, steel windows work
il tyyee 4! €COnomical, Hence steel windows are extensively used in
Tafacn, euildings. As a measure of economy, steel windows are
spy can Ma wide range of standard sizes. The window of required
fabricated out of standard light rolled steel sections.
§ A
Yall op it nstinow can be fixed direct in the masonry opening in the
fitted in a wooden frame fixed in the window opening