Rise & Run (Stairs)

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• Seamless Gutter

  Gutter formed on site in continuous runs with no mid-run seams to leak — the residential standard over sectional gutter.

• Rim / Band Joist (Deck)

  The outer joist closing the deck frame perimeter, to which fascia and rail posts often attach.

• Shake & Shingle Siding

  Individual tapered pieces (sawn shingles or split shakes) for a textured accent or whole-wall look, in cedar or composite.

• Re-Side vs. Side-Over

  Removing old cladding to inspect/repair the WRB and sheathing (re-side) versus installing new siding over the old (side-over) — the latte…

• Soffit

  The underside of the roof overhang (eave). Vented soffit is a key part of attic ventilation and is finished in vinyl, aluminum, or wood.

• Rainscreen

  A drained, vented air gap between siding and the WRB that lets the wall dry and dramatically extends cladding life. Best practice for pre…

• Soffit Vent

  Perforated soffit or inserts that admit intake air to the attic, working with ridge/roof vents to control attic heat and moisture.