M9 Building Envelope Systems Trade Terms 33

Panels consisting of coated oriented strand board (OSB) covered with a proprietary facing. When the panels are joined together with a pressure-activated flashing tape, they serve as integrated moisture and air barriers for wall and roof systems.

• Stiles

• Vapor Barrier

• Vinyl Window Frames

• Zip System® Sheathing

Vertical members of a window sash or panel door.

• Stiles

• Vapor Barrier

• Vinyl Window Frames

• Zip System® Sheathing

Window frames made of impact-resistant PVC. They resist heat loss and condensation but are not designed to be painted.

• Stiles

• Vapor Barrier

• Vinyl Window Frames

• Zip System® Sheathing

Material that reduces the rate at which water vapor can pass through. This type of barrier is often referred to as a vapor diffusion retarder or vapor retarder.

• Stiles

• Vapor Barrier

• Vinyl Window Frames

• Zip System® Sheathing

The lowest framing member of a window or exterior door frame.

• Sash

• Shims

• Sill

• Stiles

The part of a window that holds the glass.

• Sash

• Shims

• Sill

• Stiles

Narrow, tapered pieces of wood or composite material used to plumb or level a door or window.

• Sash

• Shims

• Sill

• Stiles

A framework on which a skylight is mounted.

• Casing

• Curb

• Curtain Wall

• Dampproofing

An approach to controlling water vapor present in soil beneath a slab. It is not designed to stop the influx of liquid water.

• Casing

• Curb

• Curtain Wall

• Dampproofing

Trim around a window or door.

• Casing

• Curb

• Curtain Wall

• Dampproofing