Impact-Rated Window

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• Framing

  The skeleton of wood or steel members — studs, joists, rafters, beams — that gives a structure its shape and carries its loads before fin…

• Laminated Glass

  Two glass layers bonded to an interlayer that holds shards together when broken — used for security, sound, and impact-rated windows.

• Insert / Pocket Replacement

  Installing a new window into the existing frame without disturbing trim or siding. Faster and cheaper but slightly reduces glass area.

• Hopper Window

  A window hinged at the bottom that tilts inward from the top. Common in basements for ventilation and egress in some configurations.

• Insulated Glass Unit (IGU)

  Two or more glass panes sealed with a spacer and gas fill to reduce heat transfer. The standard energy-efficient window glazing.

• Hollow-Core Door

  A lightweight interior door with a cardboard-honeycomb core. The economical standard for interior passage doors; poor sound control.

• Jamb

  The vertical side members of a window or door frame that the unit is mounted within.

• Hinge (Door)

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