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To take measurements (cabinets, countertops, stairs, shower doors, etc.) in the home itself instead of using the blueprints.

An asphalt roofing base material manufactured from glass fibers.

Optimal protection for low-sloped roofs. This thick, high-quality coating seals fine cracks and openings. Renews and rejuvenates old composition roofing and prolongs roof life. Also performs well on metal or concrete surfaces.

Combined application for this special medium-viscosity-grade fibered material. Use as a roof or foundation coating.

High-performance metallic reflective barrier for prepared roofing, metal surfaces and exterior masonry. Reflects sun's harmful rays, reduces energy costs in summer and winter while prolonging surface life.

Metal straps that are used to repair a bearing wall "cut-out," and to "tie together" wall corners, splices, and bearing headers. Also, they are used to hang stairs and landings to bearing headers.

Metal tubes used to keep roof gutters "open." Long nails (ferrule spikes) are driven through these tubes and hold the gutters in place along the fascia of the home.

Refers to objects made of or partially made of iron, such as ferrous pipe.

Any glass panel, window, door, curtain wall or skylight unit on the exterior of a building.

See FIP.