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The downspout extension that directs water (from the home's gutter system) away from the home. They typically swing up when mowing the lawn, etc.

Glass with colorants added to the basic glass batch that give the glass color as well as light and heat-reducing capabilities. The color extends throughout the thickness of the glass.

Another name for the heating contractor.

A contract which specifies a price for different elements of the work such as

Yard lumber 5 or more inches in least dimension. Includes beams, stringers, posts, caps, sills, girders, and purlins.

Cast concrete units which are preformed which, when cured, are tilted to their vertical position and secured by mechanical fasteners to prior

In roofing, a term used to describe the joining of a new roof with the old.

Moisture and heat resistant thermoplastic conductor. It is flame retardant, moisture and heat resistant and can be used in dry or wet locations.

Flashing extended completely through a masonry wall. Designed and applied in combination with counter-flashings, to prevent water which may enter the wall above from proceeding downward in the wall or into the roof deck or roofing system.

A strip of wood or metal with beveled edges used over the finish floor and the sill of exterior doors.