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What is R
This letter is used when defining thermal resistance
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What is soffit
Material used to enclose the horizontal underside of an eave, cornice, or overhang. Some panels may also be used as vertical siding.
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What is a valley
Area where two adjoining sloped roof planes intersect on a roof creating a "V" shaped depression.
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What is a Bay Window
A composite of three windows, usually made up of a large center fixed unit and two flanking units at 30-,45- or 90- degree angles to the wall
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What is a weep hole
A small hole in the bottom butt edge of the vinyl siding panel, allowing condensation to escape. .
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What is a Transom Window
A small window that fits over the top of a door or window, primarily for additional light and aesthetic value
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What is perm rating
This term is used to describe the amount of moisture that can pass through a wall surface
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What are simulated divided lights
A method of constructing windows in which muntins are affixed to the inside and outside of a panel of insulating glass to simulate the look of true divided light.
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What is J channel
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.
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What is a check rail
On a double-hung window, the bottom rail of the upper sash and the upper rail of the lower sash, where the lock is mounted.
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What is board and batten
A style in which a narrow strip of siding appears to cover the seam between two wider boards. Usually siding is installed vertically
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