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Design DictionaryJamb
What is a doorjamb? This frame surrounds a door and gives it all the support it needs
Full StoryDesign DictionaryTongue and Groove
Tongue-and-groove wall and ceiling panels fit together to create flat surface with horizontal or vertical seams
Full StoryDesign DictionaryComposite Lumber
Wood fibers and plastic combine to make a superwood that endures the elements
Full StoryDesign DictionaryPoured Concrete
No longer just for foundations, poured concrete is taking center stage in homes and gardens
Full StoryDesign DictionaryChinking
Without chinking to fill the spaces between timbers, log cabins would be draftier and filled with pests
Full StoryDesign DictionaryAllée
An allée, a formal or an informal path between trees, leads the way in style
Full StoryDesign DictionaryPergola
Open beams atop posts let the sun shine down on a special outdoor spot
Full StoryDesign DictionaryShiplap
Overlapping boards allow for expansion on a home's exterior in moderate climates
Full StoryDesign DictionarySafety Glass
If you need glass that will shatter safely for windows, doors and more, look to highly engineered safety glass
Full StoryDesign DictionaryBelt Line
It wraps around a building, not your pants, providing structure and sometimes playfulness to a home exterior's design
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