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2. Framing (construction) - Wikipedia

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   Wall panels built of studs are interrupted by sections that provide rough openings for doors and windows. Openings are typically spanned by a header or lintel that bears the weight of the structure above the opening. Headers are usually built to rest on trimmers, also called jacks. Areas around windows are defined by a sill beneath the window ...

3. Curtain wall (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   Historically, buildings were constructed of timber, masonry, or a combination of both. Their exterior walls were load-bearing, supporting much or all of the load of the entire structure. The nature of the materials resulted in inherent limits to a building's height and the maximum size of window openings. [citation needed]

4. Window - Wikipedia

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   A window is an opening in a wall, door, roof, or vehicle that allows the exchange of light and may also allow the passage of sound and sometimes air.Modern windows are usually glazed or covered in some other transparent or translucent material, a sash set in a frame [1] in the opening; the sash and frame are also referred to as a window. [2]

5. Splayed opening - Wikipedia

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   Splayed arch tops the splayed window opening. In architecture, a splayed opening is a wall opening that is narrower on one side of the wall and wider on another. When used for a splayed window, it allows more light to enter the room. In fortifications, a splayed opening is used to broaden the arc of fire (cf. embrasure, loophole). [1]

6. Daylighting (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   There are three ways to improve the amount of light available from a window: [4] (a) placing the window close to a light colored wall, (b) slanting the sides of window openings so the inner opening is larger than the outer opening, or (c) using a large light colored window-sill to project light into the room.

7. Resize and position screens in AOL Desktop Gold

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   Open the window you want to resize or move. Click and drag the outside border of the window to modify its size. Click and drag the top bar of the window to reposition it on your screen. To save or reset your adjustments, click Window | Save Window Size and Position or Reset all Window Sizes and Positions.