The language of building products can sometimes be confusing. Choose a product below to learn its function.
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Curb Appeal
A term to describe how attractive a home looks from a distance. Important if planning to sell a home in the near future.
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Dormer
A windowed structure projecting through a home's sloping roof.
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Fascia
A horizontal facing board that runs beneath and is attached to the roof rafters of a home. The fascia board creates a finished look to a home by covering the ends of the roof rafters.
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Gable
The vertical triangular end or your home starting from the eaves to the ridge of the roof.
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Gable Vent
A vent that is placed in a home's exterior gable area to allow air flow into the attic area. Airflow into the attic helps prevent heat and moisture build up in the attic area. Gable vents come in many decorative styles.
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Inside Corner Post
A smaller prefinished siding accessory which is used to receive siding on inward facing corners. Inside corner posts often match the color of the siding.
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Mil
1/1000 of an inch. Often used to express thickness in siding panels.