Bam Windows. As barn windows, as a gen-
eral rule, are one-sash windows, it is sometimes
difficult to contrive a convenient way to open
them. The slide window is not well liked,
because it is almost impossible to make it so
that rain will not beat in. Besides, it is neces-
sary to have a stop outside to guide the sash,



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which at best is a dirt catcher and holds moist-
ure, causing the window-sill to rot in a short
time;

Fig. 147 illustrates, at the right, a type of
basement window which has given good satis-
faction. It being impossible to raise the base-
ment windows on account
of the main sill just above
them, the frames are made
as shown. This allows
the window to be opened
by drawing top of sash
back onto the pieces at-




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Fig. 146. How to Ventilate a StaUe.
tached to frame and floor above, which will give
ventilation without a direct draught; or sash
can be raised as far as floor will allow. Some-
times the side jambs are made wide at the top,
80 that there is no opening at the sides, when



the window is open; but this is not necessary
imless the window is close to the live-stock.
A gable window is shown also, in Fig. 147,
at the left. It is hmig just above the center



ngB. 147 uid lis. B«ni (Hble and BMHuant Wtaiom.
with sash bolts, and can be opened and closed
with cords running to some convenient place,
as not everybody likes to climb to the peak of
a high bam when it is empty, to open or close
windows.
