Fire-Rated Door

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  Self-adhered membrane lapped around a window opening in shingle fashion to drain incidental water out and away. The make-or-break of a le…

• Fiberglass Window

  A pultruded-fiberglass frame that is strong, stable across temperature swings, and paintable. A premium, durable alternative to vinyl.

• Flush Door

  A door with flat, smooth faces and no panel detail — the minimalist/modern and economical interior style.

• Fiberglass Entry Door

  An exterior door with a fiberglass skin over an insulated core — dent- and rot-resistant, can mimic wood grain, low maintenance.

• French Doors

  A pair of hinged glazed doors that meet at the center, used for patios and room openings. Wide opening but needs swing clearance.

• ENERGY STAR (Windows)

  The EPA program certifying windows that meet regional efficiency criteria; the simplest shortcut to a climate-appropriate efficient window.

• Full-Frame Replacement

  Removing the entire old window down to the rough opening and installing a new complete unit. More invasive and costly but corrects rot an…

• Egress Window

  A window meeting code minimum size and sill height to serve as an emergency exit, required for bedrooms and finished basements.