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Alpha-Track Radon Detector

Alpha-Track Radon Detector

Detects radon, a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas formed wherever there is uranium, an element present throughout the crust of the earth. It...

 
Aluminum Screening

Aluminum Screening

Resilient, rustproof, fire resistant and melt-proof. Comes in three standard finishes: bright aluminum, charcoal and black. The black finish...

 
Barn Door Hardware

Barn Door Hardware

Made of zinc or galvanized, heavy-gauge steel especially for barns and outbuildings where rough, heavy-duty use is required. Consists of a...

 
Barrel Bolt

Barrel Bolt

A sliding lock mechanism used to provide security for average weight doors and windows. Is surface mounted where the bolt slides into a catch...

 
Box Nail

Box Nail

Lighter and smaller than common nails with a larger head. Used for framing and applications where shifting is minimal, such as nailing subfloor...

 
Braided Cord

Braided Cord

May be made with or without a center filling (core) that gives it strength. Diamond braid cord, also known as maypole braid, does not have a...

 
Bronze Screening

Bronze Screening

Offers a nostalgic look for accenting old homes. Made of 90 percent copper and 10 percent zinc. Screen weathers to a dark...

 

Bullet Catch

Helps the cabinet door stay shut. Used primarily on furniture and smaller cabinet doors where it is desirable to hide the catch as much as...

 
Butt Hinge

Butt Hinge

Fits between the butt of the door and the frame. Only the hinge pin is exposed on the inside of the door. The most common type is the loose...

 
Cabinet Hinge

Cabinet Hinge

The four basic cabinet door designs that determine the type of hinge required are: flush-mounted, lipped/inset, flush-overlay or reverse...

 
 
 


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