Gutter Guard

Related terms

• Gutter

  The channel at the roof edge collecting runoff. Sizing and slope to downspouts protect the fascia, siding, and foundation from water.

• Helical Deck Pile

  A screw-in steel pile used instead of poured footings, ideal where digging is hard or fast installation is needed.

• Guardrail

  The code-required barrier on decks above a set height (commonly 30 in.), with height and infill spacing (4 in. sphere rule) set by code.

• Hidden Fastener

  A clip or grooved-edge system securing decking from the side for a screw-free top surface. Standard with composite/PVC grooved boards.

• Galvanized vs. Stainless Hardware

  Corrosion-resistant fastener choices for treated lumber. Modern treated wood is corrosive — using under-rated hardware causes premature c…

• House Wrap

  A synthetic WRB sheet (e.g., Tyvek) lapped shingle-style and taped, integrated with window/door flashing to keep bulk water out of the wall.

• Furring Strip (Rainscreen)

  Vertical strips creating the rainscreen gap and a fastening plane for siding while keeping it off the WRB.

• Insulated (Foam-Backed) Siding

  Vinyl siding with rigid foam fused to the back, adding a modest R-value and rigidity for a flatter, quieter wall.