Sill Pan

Related terms

• Rough Opening

  The framed gap left in a wall to receive a window, door, or unit, sized slightly larger than the product to allow shimming and squaring d…

• Single-Hung Window

  A window with two sashes where only the bottom sash slides up to open; the top is fixed. The economical traditional double-hung alternative.

• Sill

  The horizontal bottom member of a window frame, sloped to shed water away from the building.

• Skylight

  A roof-mounted window for daylight and sometimes ventilation. Flashing and curb detailing are critical to prevent leaks.

• Sidelite

  A fixed narrow glazed panel beside an entry door that adds light and a wider, grander look.

• Slab Door

  A door sold as just the panel, with no frame or hinges — used to replace a door in a sound existing jamb.

• Shim

  Thin tapered material used to plumb, level, and square a window or door in its opening before fastening. Improper shimming causes operati…

• Slider Window

  A window where one or both sashes slide horizontally. Simple, economical, and good for wide openings with limited projection space.