An assembly that is configured to form a seal with a bottom of a closed door panel includes a holder, a threshold cap, and a biasing member. The holder defines a pivot axis and is configured to releasably couple to a substrate of a threshold. The threshold cap includes a sealing wall and a joint portion. The sealing wall is configured to form a seal with the bottom of the closed door. The joint portion is engaged with the holder to pivotally support the threshold cap about the pivot axis. The biasing member biases the sealing wall away from the holder towards a raised position.

An assembly that is configured to form a seal with a bottom of a closed door panel includes a holder, a threshold cap, and a biasing member. The holder defines a pivot axis and is configured to releasably couple to a substrate of a threshold. The threshold cap includes a sealing wall and a joint portion. The sealing wall is configured to form a seal with the bottom of the closed door. The joint portion is engaged with the holder to pivotally support the threshold cap about the pivot axis. The biasing member biases the sealing wall away from the holder towards a raised position.

Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a sill, a head opposite the sill, a first jamb, and a second jamb opposite the first jamb forming a window cavity therebetween, the sill including a lower surface and an upper surface and one or more compartments therebetween; and a weep hood arranged in the sill and configured to allow water and air to exit the one or more compartments within the sill.

Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a sill, a head opposite the sill, a first jamb, and a second jamb opposite the first jamb forming a window cavity therebetween, the sill including a lower surface and an upper surface and one or more compartments therebetween; and a weep hood arranged in the sill and configured to allow water and air to exit the one or more compartments within the sill.

A flashing includes a first edge, a second edge opposite from the first edge, a first surface, and a second surface on an opposite side of the flashing from the first surface. The first surface and the second surface extend between the first edge and the second edge. The first surface includes a hydrophobic region and a hydrophilic region.

A thermal-break assembly including a thermal-insulation block configured to be installed between a first floor section and a second floor section. A weight-receiving device is configured to receive the thermal-insulation block. Spaced-apart reinforcing bars extend through, and beyond, the thermal-insulation block; this is done in such a way that the spaced-apart reinforcing bars, in use, extend into the first floor section and into the second floor section (once the thermal-insulation block is installed therebetween). The spaced-apart reinforcing bars are in intimate contact with the weight-receiving device.

A thermal-break assembly including a thermal-insulation block configured to be installed between a first floor section and a second floor section. A weight-receiving device is configured to receive the thermal-insulation block. Spaced-apart reinforcing bars extend through, and beyond, the thermal-insulation block; this is done in such a way that the spaced-apart reinforcing bars, in use, extend into the first floor section and into the second floor section (once the thermal-insulation block is installed therebetween). The spaced-apart reinforcing bars are in intimate contact with the weight-receiving device.

Building systems including a frame with a horizontal member from which first and second vertical bars downwardly extend and a panel attached to the frame. The building systems include at least one of an integrated fastener cover that is moveable to a closed position that covers a portion of a fastener, a gusset assembly with a junction cover positioned at a corner junction between two adjacent portions of a panel, and hinge assemblies that reduce the sagging of a panel, such as a door.

Disclosed is a threshold assembly that is durable and resistant to damage from mechanical stress and ultraviolet light exposure, thermally insulating, aesthetically pleasing, and adjustable to accommodate varying door heights and entryway dimensions and that can also be manufactured in a cost effective manner. The threshold includes base portion having a front face that accommodates an extender, a top surface, a channel, a nose wall, and an optional sizing notch that allows the threshold to be cut to varying entryway widths. The threshold further includes a deck cover secured about the base portion and a cap disposed within the base channel. An adjustment screw is disposed within the cap and used to vary the height of the threshold assembly to create an appropriate fit to an associated door. The deck cover or other components can be made of a durable coextruded material with impact or other modifiers.

Disclosed is a threshold assembly that is durable and resistant to damage from mechanical stress and ultraviolet light exposure, thermally insulating, aesthetically pleasing, and adjustable to accommodate varying door heights and entryway dimensions and that can also be manufactured in a cost effective manner. The threshold includes base portion having a front face that accommodates an extender, a top surface, a channel, a nose wall, and an optional sizing notch that allows the threshold to be cut to varying entryway widths. The threshold further includes a deck cover secured about the base portion and a cap disposed within the base channel. An adjustment screw is disposed within the cap and used to vary the height of the threshold assembly to create an appropriate fit to an associated door. The deck cover or other components can be made of a durable coextruded material with impact or other modifiers.