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Installs similar to foam insulation, but comes in an aerosol can and is best for do-it-yourself use. Best used for permanently sealing...

One style is woven, which is used when ventilation is necessary and usually consists of natural wood or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Another style...

Used to ventilate basements and crawl spaces. May be constructed of steel, aluminum or plastic. Used with brick, block or frame...

Also known as a garden door. Is hinged at the outside of the unit and contains at least two active panels that swing in or out from the...

Designed to complement most brands of vinyl siding. Installs before or after the siding. Requires little maintenance. Features open...

Hinged panels allow overhead garage doors to roll up and down with ball-bearing rollers and a rope pulley on a steel track. Some panels have a...

Slides horizontally to open. Durable, since the sash is fully supported in the frame. The nail-on frame style uses nailing flanges and is...

Made from standard dimension lumber glued face to face. Lengths are as long as 150’, using finger-jointed materials. Frequently used as...

Made of solid granite. Similar to marble, but harder, denser and more durable. Must be sealed after installation. Commonly used on...

Poured between the joints of a tile installation. Must be sealed after installation. Made of cement and is either sanded or non-sanded, some...

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