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A formal document showing the existence of a debt and stating the terms of repayment.

A crosswise rabbet at the end of a board.

The projecting edge of a molding or drip. Usually applied to the projecting molding on the edge of a stair tread.

Method of installing asphalt shingles on roof slopes between 4 inches and 21 inches per foot.

Dual purposed, this thin-viscosity material doubles as a nonfibered roof or foundation coating.

Any wood-based panel that does not contain veneer and carries an APA span rating, such as wafer board or oriented strand board.

Characteristic of a compound that will not stain a surface.

Descriptive of a product that does not form a surface skin.

A sealant formulation having a consistency that will permit application in vertical joints without appreciable sagging or slumping. This performance characteristic allows the sealant to be installed in a sloped or vertical joint application without appreciable sagging or slumping.

Thin but efficient reflective barrier to reflect sun's harmful rays and prolong surface life. Also works on metal surfaces.