Tempered Glass

Related terms

• Thermal Break

  An insulating barrier within a metal frame that interrupts heat conduction, substantially improving an aluminum window's efficiency.

• Strike Plate

  The metal plate on the jamb the latch and bolt engage. Long screws into the framing here are the single cheapest security upgrade.

• Threshold

  The bottom member of an exterior door opening, often adjustable, that works with the door bottom and sweep to seal out water and air.

• Storm Door

  A secondary exterior door (often glass/screen interchangeable) mounted outside the entry door for added weather protection and ventilation.

• Transom

  A window above a door or window, fixed or operable, adding daylight and architectural detail.

• Stool

  The interior horizontal shelf at the bottom of a window, what people commonly call the inside sill.

• Triple-Pane / Triple-Glazed

  A three-pane insulated unit with two gas-filled cavities for superior insulation and sound control, used in cold climates and high-perfor…

• Stile

  The vertical members of a sash or door panel frame.