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' MARVIN�'� <br /> Introduction and Product Performance w'°°°"' ` " °°"° <br /> Builf around you: <br /> ' Glossary of Terms <br /> DEPTH OF THE JAMB: The point where the exterior casing ends to the point where the interior casing begins. On clad units, the <br /> point from the backside of the nailing fins to the interior of the frame. <br /> ' DESIGN PRESSURE (DP): Is a rating system that is based on testing for structural performance under static air pressure. Water <br /> leakage, air leakage, operating force and forced entry must also comply to attain a DP rating. <br /> DIRECT GLAZE(DG): Refers to a stationary window with no sash where the glass is glazed directly into the frame. <br /> ' DIVIDED LITES: See Authentic Divided Lites or Simulated Divided Lites. <br /> DOUBLE HUNG (DH):A window unit with two movable sash which operate by sliding vertically. Double hung sash are retained in <br /> position with the use of balancing devices. <br /> ' DOUBLE HUNG MAGNUM (DHM): Larger size Double hung windows. Double hung magnum windows have two movable sash <br /> which operate vertically. Double hung magnum sash are held in an open position with the use of balancing devices. <br /> DOUBLE HUNG TILT PAC (DHTP): A specially designed, made-to-order, package which includes everything needed to replace <br /> double hung sash and hardware in an existing frame without changing the frame. This product has the same tilt feature as the <br /> ' Marvin double hung. <br /> DRIP CAP: A formed aluminum or vinyl piece which is installed at the top of windows and doors that allows water to run off the <br /> casing of the unit instead of seeping around the casing and into the unit. <br /> ' DUAL GLAZE:An IG with two panes of glass. <br /> EGRESS: Refers to an escape opening in a room designated as a sleeping area. Windows and doors must meet a minimum size <br /> requirement to qualify as an egress product. <br /> ' ELECTRIC OPERATOR:An electrically operated device which will open Casement or awnings units by using a switch.This is used <br /> in lieu of a roto gear crank or pole crank. <br /> EMISSIVITY: A measure of a surface's ability to emit long-wave infrared radiation or room temperature radiant heat energy. <br /> Emissivity varies from 0(no emitted infrared)to 1 (100%emitted infrared).The lower the emissivity,the lower the resultant U-Factor <br /> , and the better insulating performance of the material. <br /> ENERGY PANEL(EP): Formerly called an RDG-removable double glazing, is a piece of glass annealed or tempered, and finished <br /> on the edges by a surround. EPs are applied to windows or doors and rest on the glazing stop. EPs offer the homeowner added <br /> , energy e�ciency over single glazed units. <br /> ESCUTCHEON:A decorative door handle plate attached to the stile directly behind the handle(s). Generally square or rectangular <br /> shaped. <br /> ESPAGNOLETTE: Tilt-Turn hardware which houses the gear mechanism for the Tilt--Turn, in-swinging casement and hopper <br /> , handles. <br /> EXTRUSION:A linear component of plastic or metal made by the process of heating the raw material and forcing it through a die as <br /> it cools to provide a specific cross-sectional shape. <br /> ' FENESTRATION: Anything designed to fill an opening in a structure. Used in our industry to specifically apply to doors and <br /> windows. <br /> FIELD MEASUREMENT GUIDE:A form that is filled out prior to ordering the Clad Magnum Double Hung Replacement System with <br /> , Panning to ensure the correct sized unit is assembled at the factory. <br /> FINGER-JOINT:A series of fingers machined into the ends of two pieces of lumber to be joined together. They are then held firmly <br /> in position by adhesive. Finger-jointed wood is very strong and has a lesser chance of warping than does a non finger-jointed piece <br /> of wood the same length. <br /> ' FLANKER:A former term used to describe a side or lateral part.Also previously used to describe the side units in a 3-wide picture <br /> unit or bay. See two-wide entry. <br /> FLAT CASING: Flat-surfaced on four sides, pieces of pine of various widths and thicknesses for trimming door and window <br /> ' openings. The casing serves as the boundary moulding for siding material and also helps to form a rabbet for screens and/or storm <br /> sash or combination doors. <br /> FOAM PLASTIC INSULATING SHEATHING(FPIS): an insulating board <br /> FOOT BOLT:A locking rod device installed vertically in the stile or astragal of a door or screen which when activated secures the <br /> ' panel or screen in a stationary position. <br /> ' <br /> ' <br /> CHECK MARVIN ONLINE DOCS FOR LATEST VERSION Printed On: Mar 22,2077,11:01 am <br /> , Ver 2015.4 2015-12-21 INTRO/PRODUCT PERFORMANCE-7 19972255 <br /> Marvin Architectural Detail Manual <br />