Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

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Bay Windows ~ these can be defined as any window with side lights
which projects in front of the external wall and is supported by a
sill height wall. Bay windows not supported by a sill height wall are
called oriel windows. They can be of any window type, constructed
from any of the usual window materials and are available in three
plan formats namely square, splay and circular or segmental.
Timber corner posts can be boxed, solid or jointed the latter being
the common method.

Bay Windows

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