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Placed over the top of the gutter. Used to keep leaves out of the gutter while letting rainwater in. A variety of styles are available from...

Aluminum is the most popular type of guttering and used on most homes today. Galvanized guttering is sturdy, but is unpainted and requires some...

Consists of a core of gypsum plaster covered with two sheets of heavy paper. Panels are 4’ wide and range in length from 6’ to...

Also known as wood fiber substrate. Made from wood chips that are mechanically reduced to wood fibers and then bonded together into panels...

Available in planks or parquet tiles. Some types install with nails, others with glue. Popular types of wood are oak, maple, beech, birch and...

Has wooden or cardboard ribs inside for stability. Primarily used as interior doors, as they will warp or disintegrate from weather. Size is...

Used to plug running leaks in masonry surfaces. Stops water leaks under pressure and can be used under water. Fast setting. Used inside or...

Composed of thin OSB or plywood web that is bonded to the top and bottom flanges of lumber or LVL. Typically 9-1/4” to 30” deep and up to...

A laminate made from thin sheets of wood called veneers. Layers are glued perpendicular to the next, creating a strong, stiff panel. Varying...

Used to trim out the ends of siding panels where they meet a door or window. Also used to cover cut edges of panels around windows and under...

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