We’re not even going to stop for a breath in our rapid-fire window manufacturing assault. Our next term is,exterior stop. An exterior stop is a removable bead of glazing that is designed to hold the glass or panel in its proper place when it is on the outside of the panel. Conversely, interior stops are located on the interior side of the glass. Moving on from this concept, our next item on the list is extrusion. This term refers to the process of producing vinyl window or aluminum window shapes by forcing heated semi-molten material through a specially designed die. This term not only refers to the process itself, but also products made through this process of manufacturing. If you have children, or remember being one, playdough makes for a perfect example to illustrate the process of extrusion. A malleable product is forced through a specific shape, and as a result, conforms to the shape of the die as it comes out the other side. This process of extrusion is the primary method used to create the frames of vinyl windows, aluminum windows, patio doors, and storm doors.

For our final term of the month, we are going to close out the letter E  and check it off of our alphabetical march through the world of window manufacturing. Eyebrow windows, our final term for the month, refers to a low window that opens inward, mounted on a bottom hinged sash. These are typically used as attic windows and are built into the top part of the molding of the house. This specific kind of window occasionally is referred to as  “lie-on-your-stomach-windows” due to their positioning within the house and the acrobatics necessary to peek through the window. That about sums up our month of window manufacturing exploration; hopefully, you’ve learned a thing or two and your window manufacturing industry knowledge has reached new heights.