Windows, Doors, and Stairs Vocabulary

the wall opening into which a door frame or window is fitted.

Standard width for entry doors and handicap accessibility.

A window that swings open from the bottom because it is hinged on the top.

Has two or more sashes that overlap slightly but slide horizontally within the frame

A window with two vertically sliding sashes, both of which can move up and down.

window with two sashes, one above the other, the lower of which slides vertically

a window that is hinged at the bottom and swings to the inside of the house.

Window with hinges on one of the vertical sides and swings open.

A door with vertical double panels that folds back against itself; frequently used for closet doors

Doors that slide past each other. May be either interior (closet) or exterior (patio)

A door that slides into and out of a recess in a doorway wall.

Door mounted on a visible track that slides along the wall.

Horizontal part of a step including the nosing, what you walk on

A vertical piece of wood joining two steps; the back of the step

Pie-shaped steps that are substituted for a landing. This type of stair is used when space is limited.

Stairs that wind around a central post

Post at the top or bottom of a banister that supports the handrail

One of the short posts or columns that support the railing of a staircase

Lumber leading from one floor up to the next, into which the tread and risers of stairs are notched into.

The minimum width for a passageway or interior door.

Standard height of interior and exterior doors.

Individual pieces of glass in a door or window

Chart that displays dimensions, style, and construction details about windows, doors, etc.

Combining 2 or 3 windows and/or doors into 1 opening

A window large enough, as defined by local building codes, for exit or entry in case of an emergency. Typically required in bedrooms.

Full-height window placed adjacent to a door.