The peices forming the top and side of a frame (gray jamp liner shown in photo on either side of window unit).
The outer structure of the window. Holds the sash in place.
Stiles, rails, glass which together form the venting capabilities of the window.
The horizontal piece jutting out of the bottom of a window frame.
Bars applied to the glass to create an ornamental pattern.
Vertical piece of a sash.
JAMB
FRAME
SASH
SILL
GRILLES
STILES
TRIM
The millwork or molding surrounding a window. It is not a part of the window but does complete the look of a window.
RAILS
Horizontal peices of sash.
3 Questions to help you dream up your ideal patio door
… Take a minute to imagine what your door could do for your home. This will help you get into the right mindset before diving into the details.
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FLOW
Maybe you need two panels where there is currently only one?Maybe you need a door where there’s currently a window?Or, maybe you want to open up an entire wall? Any of the aboveare possible! See how Hilton Carter did it.
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ACCESS
Your garden, patio, pool, outdoor kitchen — whatever it may be,the right door could make it more seamless depending on openingstyle, size, and more. Check out Laurie March’s choice.
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EXPERIENCE
Maybe you’ve just invested in a new patio and you want to makethe most of it with an improved connection, or maybe you want togo a step further and create an indoor/outdoor living room.See this stunning example.
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FLOW
To create a sunroom that truly lives up to its nameand connects with the new deck outside, plant stylistand designer Hilton Carter swapped his old windowsfor a Folding Outswing Door.
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Access
By connecting indoor and outdoor kitchens, this E-Series Hinged Patio Door makes serious cooking projects and entertaining easy. Just what pro remodeler and HGTV host, Laurie March had in mind when she remodeled her home for better indoor/outdoor living.
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Experience
Redefining the concept of “great room” to include the backyard swimming pool, living room, and front yard patio, these homeowners used two MultiGlide™ Doors to erase the linebetween indoors and outdoors.
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Front to back
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