Insert / Pocket Replacement

Related terms

• Insulated Glass Unit (IGU)

  Two or more glass panes sealed with a spacer and gas fill to reduce heat transfer. The standard energy-efficient window glazing.

• Impact-Rated Window

  A window with laminated glass and reinforced framing tested to resist windborne debris, required in hurricane zones.

• Jamb

  The vertical side members of a window or door frame that the unit is mounted within.

• Hopper Window

  A window hinged at the bottom that tilts inward from the top. Common in basements for ventilation and egress in some configurations.

• Laminated Glass

  Two glass layers bonded to an interlayer that holds shards together when broken — used for security, sound, and impact-rated windows.

• Hollow-Core Door

  A lightweight interior door with a cardboard-honeycomb core. The economical standard for interior passage doors; poor sound control.

• Lite

  A glass panel within a door (e.g., 'half-lite', 'full-lite', or decorative entry lites).

• Hinge (Door)

  The pivoting hardware carrying the door's weight; ball-bearing hinges are specified for heavy or high-use doors.