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This topic includes information related to scales installed during construction.  Scales are used to measure the weight of an object.  Fixed scales are installed in a variety of applications where weighing objects is a necessary task on a regular basis.

Stile and rail wood doors are produced with vertical (stile) and horizontal (rail) framing members and have inset panels made of wood, glass lites, or louvers. They come in a variety of designs and may be used for interior and exterior applications.

This topic covers information related to the historic treatment of wood windows, that may occur during the life cycle of a structure. Older windows in a historical or architectural structure often have qualities that demand for preservation of such windows rather than replacement. Understanding what factors are involved and how to approach treatment of older, possibly significant windows, can be understood by referring to National Park Service Preservation Brief #09, "The Repair of Historic Wooden Windows." Treatment often includes evaluation, maintenance, stabilization, repair and weatherization.

This topic includes information related to metal screen doors and frames installed during construction. Metal screen doors and frames are lightweight exterior doors commonly used in conjunction with other entry doors. Doors and frames are manufactured from steel and aluminum materials. Doors typically have storm windows and screening or just screening. Mesh screening allows for ventilation and keeps out insects.

This topic includes information related to revolving door entrances installed during construction. Revolving doors consist of multiple glazed panels hanging on a center shaft. The panels rotate around the center shaft within a circular enclosure. The size of revolving doors allows for several people to simultaneously travel in and out of a structure.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of storefronts. Storefronts are fabricated building facades commonly used in retail applications. Glass, aluminum, bronze, stainless steel and steel are common type of materials used to fabricate a storefront. Storefronts may be one or two stories tall and contain a marquee or signage, display windows, entrance and lighting.

This topic includes information related to roof windows installed during construction. Roof windows are operable or fixed openings installed within the structure of a roof. Manufactured from a variety of materials roof windows commonly provide site lines to surrounding landscape and sky for all types of installations.

This topic includes information related to access control hardware installed during construction. Access control hardware identifies and authorizes entry through an operable door, utilizing electro-mechanical hardware such as card key, keypad and biometric identity. This type of security hardware is common where access to spaces within a structure require additional security.