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Inactive
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| The part of a window that is non-movable. |
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Insulated Glass
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| Two sheets of glass joined together by a spacer. Insulated glass acts as a barrier against internal and external noise as well as the elements. |
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Iridescence
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| A surface treatment on glass that has a shiny, mother-of-pearl look. |
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Isothermal glazing
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| System of protective outer glazing that inhabits conductivity of heat from the exterior to the interior surface of the complete window unit. |
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Jamb
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| The upright surface forming the side of a window. |
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Laminated Glass
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A clear plastic sheet laminated between two sheets of glass (i.e., a car windshield). For more information, follow the links below:
Laminated Glass
Tempered Glass |
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Lancet
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| A long, narrow window with a pointed arch. |
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Lead Came
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| The grooved metal that surrounds each piece or glass in the window to hold the glass in place and to complement the design of the window. |
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Leaded Glass
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| Refers to any combination of glass design etc., which is fabricated using a web of lead came. |
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Light
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| An opening through which sunlight is admitted; also a section of a large window, usually found in series divided by mullions. |
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