Exterior Materials

Exterior materials are assembled to take advantage of the law of gravity: the simple fact that water doesn't flow uphill. From a wall's lowest point to the peak of the roof, each material overlaps the one below it, providing a continuous surface that sheds water downward. This fundamental principle or overlap is used with all exterior materials, including roofing felt, flashings, sidings and window and door frames.

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