Please use our glossary to help become more familiar with the words, terms and phrases commonly found and used in the screens, windows and doors industry. You may either display the set of terms by A-Z or use our search form below to look for a particular term.
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Nail Fin
A fin on a window or door that is used to fasten the product into a rough opening. Usually not seen after installation is complete.
Narrow Stile
See Stile.
Neo-Angle
a shower that consists of a center door with a fixed panel at an angle on either side of the door.
Neoprene
A synthetic rubber having physical properties closely resembling those of natural rubber. It has extremely good weather and temperature resistance, both heat and cold, with ultraviolet stability.
NFRC
National Fenestration Rating Council
Nite Latch
Hardware which, when extended, restricts the sash opening to a predetermined dimension.
