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Door Buck

The rough frame of a door.


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Dormer

The projecting frame of a recess in a sloping roof.


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Double Glazing

An insulating window pane formed of two thicknesses of glass with a sealed air space between them.


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Double Hung Windows

Windows with an upperand lower sash, each supported by cords and weights.


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Downspout Leader

A spout or pipe to carry rain water down from a roof or gutters.


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Downspout Cripples

A pipe for conducting rainwater from the roof to a cistern or to the ground by way of a downspout.


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Downspout Strap

A piece of metal which secures the downspout to the eaves or wall of a building.


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Drip

The projecting part of a cornice which sheds rain water.


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Dry Wall

A wall surface of plasterboard or material other than plaster. 



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