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Has a single sash hinged at one side to swing open by means of a crank or lever. Tends to be more weathertight than double-hung, single-hung or...

Sometimes referred to as window or door casing. Used around windows or doors for trim. Styles include colonial, oval, R2E, ranch and...

Temporarily fills large gaps around windows. Consists of soft, rope-like strands of weather strip with the consistency of modeling...

More durable and easier to maintain than vinyl or wood flooring. Glazed tile is made of clay that has been single fired at a high temperature,...

A roofing material known for its durability, as it can last up to 50 years. May be flat or rounded in shape, and may even have a glossy...

Also called lap cement roof adhesive. Designed to form a water-resistant and waterproof bond with most coated roll roofing...

A combination of cement and fine sand that the user mixes with water. Some products come ready-mixed. They can also come in convenient...

Used to protect and decorate the outside corners of an interior wall. An alternative to clear plastic...

Installed at the corners where two runs of molding meet. Makes installation easy, as installer doesn’t have to cut a miter joint. Styles...

Outside corner posts provide a more finished appearance at the outside corner of adjoined walls. Inside corner posts provide a more finished...

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