GLOSSARY   

Phrase or wordDefinition in EnglishDutch Translation(s)
AwningOpening window with hinge at topBovenlicht, Uitzetraam
BalanceMechanism to keep sash in positionBalansveer, balansveren
Block & TackleMechanism to balance a sash using springs, pulleys & cordBlock & Tackle
Box sash windowTraditional timber vertical sliding window with weights and rope mechanismSchuifraam met koorden, katrollen en gewichten
Caldwell balance A window balance supplied by Caldwell Hardware UK LtdCaldwellveren
Cam staysA folding opener type mechanismRaamuitzetter, Raamboom
CasementA hinged opening sash Draairaam
Casement adjuster A means of adjusting the movement of a casement sashKierstandhouder
Casement hingeA hinge designed for use on a casement sashRaamscharnier
Casement window hardware Window hardware designed for casement windowsDraairaam beslag
CillThe lower horizontal member of a window outer frameOnderdorpel
CleaningThe removal of dirt or contaminants from windowsRamenwassen
CommercialA type of property used for business or public accessUtiliteitsbouw
ConservatoryA structure, predominantly glazed attached to a buildingSerre
Constant ForceA type of sash balance which is produced from coiled flat spring steel stripClockspring Patentveer met lint
Curtain wallA large glazed area of a buildingGlasvliesgevel
DoorA means of access to a buildingDeur
Double hungA window type with two sashes sliding verticallySchuifraam met twee schuivende vleugels
Double SprungA type of balance incorporating two springsTorso balansveer AVRI patent veer
Duplex cam staysA type of over centre opening & closing mechanism for casement windows Raamboom, Raamsluiting
EscapeA means of exit in an emergencyNooduitgang
FabricatorA company or person who assembles windows or doorsRaam- of deurfabrikant
Fanlight catchA means of opening and closing casement windows hinged at the lower edgeRaamknip
Fitch catchA traditional lock mechanism for vertical sliding windowsSchuifraamslot
Folding openerA type of over centre opening & closing mechanism for casement windows  Raamuitzetter, Uitzetijzer, Bovenlichtopener, Bovenraamsluiting
FrameThe peripheral structure of a window or doorKozijn
Friction hingeA mechanism with in built friction functioning as a hinge for casement windowsRemschaar
Friction adjustersA means of increasing or decreasing the friction in a door or window mechanism
GlassThe material predominantly used to glaze windowsGlas, Isolatieglas, Thermopane
HingeThe mechanism to enable windows and doors to open & closeScharnier
Hopper windowA window hinged on the bottom edge which opens inwardsValraam
Jamb linerA profile of plastic or metal used in timber windows to enable hardware to be fitted easilyRaamstijlgeleiders, Schuifraamprofiel
Lift OffA method of removing sashes from vertical sliding windowsUitneembare vleugels, Verhuisraam
Lift Off Pivot BarsA mechanism that permits sash lift off from vertical sliding windowsEenvoudig te verwijderen verhuisraam
Limit restrictorA vertical rail dividing sections of a windowKierstandhouder, begrenzer
MullionA mechanism that enables more than one locking point to engage when a single handle is operatedTussendorpel
Multi-point lockingA mechanism that restricts linear or rotational travel in doors & windows Meerpuntssluiting
Operating gearMechanisms for operating window & door hardwareHang- en sluitwerk, Raambeslag
Over Centre Cam staySee folding opener
Patio rollersRollers designed for use on horizontal sliding doorsPatiodeurrollers
Pivot barA product that enables sashes on vertical sliding windows to be tilted inwardsScharnierstaaf
Pivot hingeA hinge mechanism for windows designed to rotate about a vertical or horizontal axisDraairaam, Speun
Pivot shoeA mechanism to enable sashes on vertical sliding windows to tilt whilst balances are fittedRemblokje
Pivot windowA window with a sash pivoting about a vertical or horizontal axisDraairaam, Kantelraam
Pole operatorAn extended pole to enable the operation of window hardware when located in a high locationRaambedieningsstok, Pikhaak, Bootshaak, Raamstok
Pre-tensionedA balance with the correct tension for a specific sash weight supplied ready to installOP bestelling gemaakte balansveer
Quadilent StaySee Folding Opener
ResidentialA domestic building or where people resideWoonhuis
RestrictorA device that reduces movement of a window or door from the maximum possibleBegrenzer, Kierstandhouder
RestrictorsThe plural of restrictorBegrenzers, Kierstandhouders
Reversible A device or mechanism that permits a sash to be fully rotated to 180 degreesSpeunen
SafetyConsideration to the potential for a window or door to be injurious to the person using itPolitiekeurmerk, Inbraakwerend, Inbraakwerendheid
SashThe opening/moving part of a windowBegwegend of schuivend gedeelte van een raam
Sash balanceA device to support the weight of a sash on a vertical sliding windowBalansveer, Patentveer, Schuifraamveer
Sash cords The means of connecting weights to a sash to balance it's massKoorden en Katrollen
Sash hook A component fitted to a sash to enable easy movement by a userRaamgreep, Handgreep
Sash keepA device used with a sash lock to prevent sash movementSlotplaat, Sluitkom
Sash lift A component fitted to a sash to enable easy movement by a userRaamgreep, Handgreep
Sash lifts The plural of sash liftRaamgrepen, Handgrepen
Sash lockA mechanism that locks a sliding sash on a vertical sliding windowSchuifraamslot, Raamslot
Sash pole ringA component fitted to an upper sash to enable easy movement by a user in conjunction with a pole operator Raamgreep, Raamoog
Sash weightsWeights attached to a sash by cords to counter-balance the sash massKoorden en gewichten
Sash windowA vertical sliding window with either one or two sashes slidingVertikaal schuifraam
Sash window locks A mechanism that locks a sliding sash on a vertical sliding windowRaamslot
Side hungA casement window with a hinge or hinges fitted to one vertical sideDraairaam
SillSee cill
Sliding windowA window with one or more sashes sliding either vertically or horizontallySchuifraam
Sliding window hardwareHardware products for a sliding windowSchuifraambeslag
Spiral balanceA balance with a helical rod generating vertical thrust in conjunction with a spring for the sashes fitted to vertical sliding windowsBalansveer, Patentveer
Spiralift A Caldwell Hardware (UK) Limited spiral balance productSchroefveer, Caldwellveer, Spirex
Spring balanceA general term for sash window balances which use springsBalansveer, Patentveer
SpringsCarbon wire steel springs wound from flat or round wireVerenstaal, Veren
Storm catchA device for opening and closing window sashes that are hinged. Often used in difficult to access places Stromvanger, Kierstandhouder
Take Out SystemA mechanism that enables sliding sash balance mechanisms to remain in place whilst a sash is removed
Tandem barA rigid bar linking two remote folding opener mechanismsRaambedieningsstang
Tandem rollersTwo rollers operating one behind the otherPatiodeurrollers
Tension toolA hand held tool used to apply turns to a spiral balance to create the required tension to support the sash massOpwindingsslingertje
Tilt latchA mechanism that is fitted to the top of a sliding sash and permits the sash to tilt inwards for cleaning purposes on vertical sliding windowsRaamstijlgeleiders
Top hungA casement window where a sash is hinged so to rotate about the sash top railUitzetraam, Bovenlicht
TorsoThe name of the worlds leading pre-tensioned spiral balanceTorso
Torso balanceThe worlds best pre-tensioned spiral balanceTorso balansveer
TransomA vertical member of a window or door main frame which divides sections of the window or door Stijl
Travel restrictorA mechanism that limits the travel of a sliding sash to a pre-determined amountBegrenzer
UltraliftA pre-tensioned spiral balanceUltratlift
Vertical SliderA window type with one or two sashes sliding verticallyVertikaa;schuifraam
VSA vertical sliding window
WindowA purpose made frame glazed and for fitment to a building or structureRaam
Window balanceA device to counter weight the mass of a sliding sash on a vertical sliding windowUitbalanceren
Window catch A device to lock the opening sash of a windowKierstandhouder
Window catches The plural of window catchKierstandhouders
Window hardwareComponents and assemblies which enable windows to be assembled and operated correctlyRaambeslag, Raamgarnituur
Window hardware UKWindow hardware from the UKEungels raambeslag
Window latchesDevices that permit windows and sashes to be openedRaampen
Window openers Mechanisms that permit an operable window to be openedRaamopener
Window pole opener An extended rod with a suitable end attachment which permits a user to open or close windowsRaamstok
Window pole operatorAn extended rod with a suitable end attachment which permits a user to open or close windowsRaamoog
Window stays A device which enables a user to open a window and retain it in a desired positionRaamvastzetter