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  2. Window sill - Wikipedia

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    The exterior portion of a window sill provides a mechanism for shedding rainwater away from the wall at the window opening. Therefore, window sills are usually inclined slightly downward away from the window and wall, and often extend past the exterior face of the wall, so the water will drip off rather than run down the wall.

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    Ended up sealing wood, painting window sill, and spraying foam around window. ... (turned out it was solid cement with a brick exterior) and put in a mantle (FB market), paint, tile, and the whole ...

  4. How new windows restored an Akron house's Arts and ... - AOL

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    When it comes to renovations, it's in remarkable the difference color can make. | Holly Christensen

  5. Lintel - Wikipedia

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    In the case of windows, the bottom span is referred to as a sill, but, unlike a lintel, does not serve to bear a load to ensure the integrity of the wall. Modern-day lintels may be made using prestressed concrete and are also referred to as beams in beam-and-block slabs or as ribs in rib-and-block slabs.

  6. Window capping - Wikipedia

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    Cladding applied to exterior window and door casing (brick-moulding) and their associated parts is often referred to as window capping or window cladding. This sort of capping is typically applied in order to eliminate the need to re-paint wood window trim. The aluminum capping helps to prevent wood rot by protecting the wood from water and ...

  7. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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    Wall flashing is typically found at interruptions in the wall, such as windows and points of structural support. Sill flashing (or sill pan) A concealed flashing placed under windows or door thresholds to prevent water from entering a wall at those points. Roof penetration flashing Used to waterproof pipes, supports, cables, and all roof ...

  8. Thomas Hickman House - Wikipedia

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    A $1.3 million rehabilitation was completed in 2009 to bring the home to its historic condition. While the house was in decay, restoration-construction experts had much original material to work with: exterior brick, stone foundation, floor joists, walnut flooring, cabinets, sills, interior molding and chair rails.

  9. Wall stud - Wikipedia

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    They hold in place the windows, doors, interior finish, exterior sheathing or siding, insulation and utilities and help give shape to a building. Studs run from sill plate to wall plate . In modern construction, studs are anchored to the plates in a way, such as using fasteners , to prevent the building from being lifted off the foundation by ...

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