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5.6 Window Types
5.6 Window Appearance 60’-0”
Window Sizes Can Vary
Punched Window “Punched” window gets its application term by the
30’-0” 5’-0”
can vary greatly in cost due to their size and configuration. They require the most field work
13’-0”
a window. Like storefronts, punched windows
10’-0”
in the exterior wall of the building and filled with
5’-6” 7’-0”
concept that a cookie-cutter type hole is punched
Stud-Backed or Precast Concrete Panel Punched Window (Any Height)
because of individual window framing.
Ribbon Window “Ribbon” window gets its application term by simulating the look of a ribbon wrapped
modest and modules are kept repetitive. These types of systems can be designed to install in a
13’-0”
cost-effective, so long as opening heights are
10’-0”
floor slabs. Ribbon windows are typically most
5’-6” 7’-0”
horizontally. It can be any height between typical
Stud-Backed or precast Concrete panel Ribbon Window (Any Height)
variety of ways including shop-glazed (unitized) or field-glazed (stick-built).
Storefront Windows “Storefront” applications can sometimes be the
steel-reinforced glass wall. Storefronts can be very simple in nature or highly complex due to their various applications and design presence statement.
13’-0”
a typical 10 ft height. It requires a high-spanning
10’-0”
building. It normally span from floor to ceiling, at
2’-6” 10’-0”
heaviest and most costly glazed wall system on a
Stud-Backed or Precast Concrete Panel Storefront Window (Floor to Ceiling Height)