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The art, trade, or work of building.

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lintel

Construction; Siding

A steel angle iron or beam over window and door openings that spans the opening and transfers the weight of the masonry to the sides of the opening.

milled planks

Construction; Siding

Various cuts of plank siding, including V-groove, channel, rabbeted bevel, shiplap and drop.

model building code

Construction; Siding

These building codes vary by area of the country and are considered the standard for that area.

flashing

Construction; Siding

A type of sheet metal used at intersections of building components to prevent water penetration, flashings are commonly used above doors and windows in exterior walls and are used ...

J-channel

Construction; Siding

A manufacturing component of vinyl or aluminum siding systems which have a curved channel that the planks fit into, used around windows and doors to make a weathertight seal.

face

Construction; Siding

The part of the vinyl panel that is visible once the vinyl is installed.

composition board

Construction; Siding

Blanks or sheets of weather resistant compressed wood fibers used as siding.