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Used to seal the sides and top of a door to shut out drafts and insects. Available in a variety of forms, including roll-formed and extruded...

Made of extruded aluminum and vinyl. Attached to the bottom of a door to help form a seal between the door and the threshold. Used primarily...

Seals the bottom of an exterior door, preventing drafts, water, noise, light and insects. Usually made of aluminum extrusions with vinyl...

Has a two-sash system Each sash slides vertically in a channel common frame. It opens from the top and bottom. A popular variation is the...

Attaches to the gutter to carry water down the side of the house. Rainfall capacity of a guttering system is largely dependent on the size and...

L-shaped weather-resistant metal. Installed at exposed roof edges (eaves) to help shed water and to protect the roof’s wood...

Provides an exhaust for the dryer. Most models feature flaps or louvers that remain closed when not in use. Available in a kit that includes...

Diverts the direction of the downspout by 45 degrees. A square elbow is available in two different styles. A square shoe style elbow is used...

Batt and roll insulation encapsulated for easier handling. Encapsulation enables the insulation to breathe and prevents condensation...

Used to stop a run of...

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