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Construction of Doors & Windows

Door is a Hinged, sliding or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room or in the framework of a cupboard.

Construction process of a typical timber window
Components of a window
Types of windows used in building construction
Construction process of a typical timber door
Components of a door
Types of doors used in Building Construction

Door is a Hinged, sliding or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room or in the framework of a cupboard.It restricts the entry to the structure and makes it easier to manage.Doors are usually made of a hard, semi-permeable and hard to break material such as wood or metal but sometimes can have transparent or
translucent sections to avail visibility.

A door is made up of ‘A Frame’ and ‘A Panel’. How the panels rotate or move defines the type of door. A locking mechanism is often installed to prevent unwanted entry or to increase security.

Windows provide natural light inside the building.they Provide means of ventilation
their other functions include:

Weather Exclusion
Security
Provide resistance to air penetration in the form of drafts
Thermal and Sound Insulation
Privacy (bathroom)

Durability is also a vented barrier secured in a wall opening. The function of the window is to admit light and air to the building and to give a view to the outside.

WINDOW consists of two parts:-
1. Window frame
2. Window shutter

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