← Window materials

Glazing rabbet

Also called rebate, glazing rebate

The L-shaped step cut along the edge of a sash member for the glass to sit in.

The rabbet is a step cut out of the corner of each stile, rail and muntin. The glass sits on its floor and against its back, and is then held in from the open side by putty or a bead.

On a traditional wood sash the rabbet faces outside, so the pane is set and puttied from the exterior.

Bottom rail of a wood sash in section, outside at left

Hover or tap a part to see what it is called.

Wood sash, bottom rail in section

Related