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An architectural opening is an open space in a building that can provide ingress and egress, allow for light transmission or facilitate air flow. Examples of fabricated openings include entrance doors, glazed storefronts, operable and non-operable windows, skylights, louvers and vents.

Doors, windows, glass, and glazing can represent a considerable portion of a total construction contract. The more "upscale" a building or project, the more emphasis will be placed on the visible effects of the building, including doors, windows, and glass...

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Low-Cost Green Strategies: Windows & Daylighting by RSMeans
Mold-Resistant Construction Methods for Windows & Doors by Michael Pugliese, CMR, CMT
Water leakage at windows and doors is a costly problem that can lead to mold. Here are some mold-resistant construction techniques from an expert.
Overview of Doors by RSMeans Engineering Staff
Doors are often taken for granted as a part of a structure, though they are important access devices.
Roll Up Doors by RSMeans Engineering Staff
Roll up doors have many applications and several material choices in both the commercial and residential markets.
Accordion Doors by RSMeans Engineering Staff
Accordion doors have many applications in both the commercial and residential markets. One function is to act as a standard door creating a closure. An example would be for a closet or room. A second function is to create a temporary room divider or dividers of a large space, possibly for meetings.
Window Considerations by RSMeans Engineering Staff
Most basically, a window is an opening in a wall or roof that allows the transfer of light and sometimes air. Initially windows were simple holes that were then filled in with cloth or animal hides, eventually replaced as time went on by glass and then glass separated into panes. Today, there are many important factors to consider when selecting a window.

Tips on Estimating Opening Costs from RSMeans

Interior Door Ratings
For walls to be considered fire-rated, any doors in those walls must be fire-rated. Most plans do not spell out which interior partitions are to be considered fire-rated. In commercial applications, a rule of thumb is that all partitions that have drywall (or masonry) from the floor to the above structure, and few, if any, penetrations should be considered fire-rated.

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