Deadbolt

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• Grade (Wood Flooring)

  NWFA appearance classifications (Clear, Select, #1/#2 Common) based on color variation, knots, and character — a look-and-cost choice, no…

• Design Pressure (DP)

  A rating of how much wind load a window can withstand. Higher DP is required in high-wind and coastal zones.

• Condensation Resistance

  An NFRC-rated measure (0–100) of a window's ability to resist interior surface condensation; higher is better.

• Door Closer

  A device that controls a door's closing speed and ensures it latches, common on garage-to-house fire-rated doors.

• Clad Window

  A wood-interior window with an aluminum or vinyl exterior skin, combining a warm interior with a maintenance-free exterior.

• Door Jamb

  The frame the door is mounted in — two side jambs and a head jamb. Must be plumb and square for the door to operate and seal.

• Casing

  The decorative trim framing a window or door opening on the interior or exterior, covering the gap between frame and wall.

• Door Sweep

  A seal along the bottom edge of a door that closes the gap to the threshold against drafts, water, and pests.