Glazing

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• Handing

  The designation of which way a door swings and which side the hinges are on (left/right, in/out). Critical to order the correct prehung u…

• Garden Window

  A small projecting box window, often over a kitchen sink, with glass on multiple sides and a shelf for plants.

• Handleset

  The combined exterior grip/handle and (often) deadbolt assembly on an entry door, a major curb-appeal hardware element.

• Garage Door

  A large sectional or one-piece door closing the garage opening, typically with a powered opener. A major exterior weather and security el…

• Head

  The horizontal top member of a window or door frame, below the structural header.

• 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…

• Hinge (Door)

  The pivoting hardware carrying the door's weight; ball-bearing hinges are specified for heavy or high-use doors.

• 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.