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VENTANA CANADIENSE [1 record]

Record 1 1999-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
OBS

The Canadian window generally opens in but might open out; thus the terms "bottom projected-in window" and "bottom projected-out window" should be considered as specifics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Fenêtre à un ou plusieurs châssis superposés suspendus par biellettes, s'ouvrant à l'intérieur (éventuellement à l'extérieur) par rotation horizontale autour des axes des biellettes et translation verticale de sa (ses) traverse(s) basse(s).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
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