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A system having a triangular bead of compound applied with a putty knife, after bedding, setting, and clipping the glazing infill in place on a rabetted sash.

Brick made especially for exterior use with special consideration of color, texture and size, and used as a facing on a building.

The front of a building. Frequently, in architectural terms an artificial or decorative effort.

A flat, normally concrete, projection which protrudes horizontally from a building wall; Eyebrows are generally located above windows.

An item formed by forcing a base metal (frequently aluminum) or plastic, at a malleable temperature, through a die to achieve a desired shape.

Additional work requested of a contractor, not included in the original plan, which will be billed separately and will not alter the original contract amount, but increase the cost of building the home.

The molding or bead that holds the light or panel in place when it is on the exterior side of the light or panel.

Glazing infills set from the exterior of the building.

Type of plywood approved by the American Plywood Association for exterior use.

The portion of the roofing exposed to the weather after installation.