American Vernacular Design, 1870-1940: An Illustrated GlossaryVan Nostrand Reinhold, 1985 - 270 pages |
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Page 80
... muntins or glazing bars separate the lights and hold the glass in place . In the past , all glazing bars were called " muntins " and the top , bottom , and side frames were called " rails . " The meeting rail overlaps where the upper ...
... muntins or glazing bars separate the lights and hold the glass in place . In the past , all glazing bars were called " muntins " and the top , bottom , and side frames were called " rails . " The meeting rail overlaps where the upper ...
Page 81
... MUNTIN MEETING RAIL . STILE BOTTOM RAIL Window construction and design involve the systematic organiza- tion of window ... muntins- which really go in both directions . Integration involves the kinds of material used , dimensions , and ...
... MUNTIN MEETING RAIL . STILE BOTTOM RAIL Window construction and design involve the systematic organiza- tion of window ... muntins- which really go in both directions . Integration involves the kinds of material used , dimensions , and ...
Page 100
... muntins or glazing bars took on a very linear quality . Muntins di- vided glass into vertical elements , and sash division oc- curred not only at the usual locking rail but also at the upper quarter or third of the window . The effect ...
... muntins or glazing bars took on a very linear quality . Muntins di- vided glass into vertical elements , and sash division oc- curred not only at the usual locking rail but also at the upper quarter or third of the window . The effect ...
Contents
Cladding Materials | 15 |
Roofs | 36 |
Towers Steeples Turrets | 56 |
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