Tips: - To prevent drips, use a gel or semipaste stripper on windows or doors.
- The majority of all windows sold are used for remodeling or replacement.
- Common air leaks occur around the edges of doors, which typically measure 232".
- Industry figures show that 3 out of 4 residential entry doors today are metal.
- In 1998 1.5 million skylights were purchased.
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