A first section is in facing contact with an exterior surface of a building. A second section is bent to extend exteriorly from the exterior surface at 90 degrees from the first section. A third section is bent at 90 degrees from the second section. A fourth section is bent at 180 degrees from the third section. A portion of the fourth section is in facing contact with the third section. A fifth section extends laterally and interiorly from the fourth section at an acute angle. A sixth section extends laterally from the fifth section parallel with the first and third and fourth sections. A seventh section is bent to extend interiorly at 90 degrees from the sixth section.

A system for closing openings in a building comprises: at least one structural frame having at least two lateral uprights (11a) and two end cross members, coupled to form a perimetral structure that delimits a space, at least one infill element associated to the structural frame at a front thereof, for closing the space delimited by the perimetral structure, at least one longitudinally extending covering element (21b), configured for being mounted on the structural frame at a back thereof, a magnetic-coupling arrangement (24, 28), for constraining in a magnetic way the at least one covering element (21a) in at least one first region of an upright (11a) or a cross member of the structural frame.

A rain shield is provided for exterior architectural windows which prevents rain water from intruding into a dwelling. The rain shield may include a generally rectangular-planar shield member. The device may also include first and second lower fixed pivots disposed on a lower portion of opposing sides of the shield member. The first and second fixed pivots may be oppositely directed from each other and cooperate to pivot the device between stowed and deployed configurations. The rain shield may also include first and second lateral supports disposed on either side of the shield member.

A rain shield is provided for exterior architectural windows which prevents rain water from intruding into a dwelling. The rain shield may include a generally rectangular-planar shield member. The device may also include first and second lower fixed pivots disposed on a lower portion of opposing sides of the shield member. The first and second fixed pivots may be oppositely directed from each other and cooperate to pivot the device between stowed and deployed configurations. The rain shield may also include first and second lateral supports disposed on either side of the shield member.

Adaptable fenestration frame members, fenestration units using the frame members, and methods of adapting the fenestration frame members. The adaptable fenestration frame members provide a construction that is adaptable for use in both pocket and non-pocket installations by including an adaptation channel forming an outside corner along one edge of the fenestration frame member. Removal of the outside corner converts that portion of the frame member from an outside corner to an inside corner, thus adapting the frame member for use in a pocket installation.

A door sill assembly for a door comprises a sill, having a lower portion and an adjustable upper portion positioned on the lower portion. The adjustable upper portion is vertically displaceable relative to the lower portion by movement of an adjuster that is available for manipulation when said door is closed. The door sill assembly may include a threshold. The threshold has a body. The body includes front and rear engagement parts integrally formed thereon to bring about first and second engagements respectively. The release of the second engagement is dependent on that of the first engagement.

A corner flashing system is provided for sealing the corners of recessed window frames against moisture penetration. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises first and second double-flap members, a half-cube member, and caulking. The first and second double-flap members, and the half-cube member are preferably made of asphalt or petroleum based material. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises one double-flap member, a modified half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a single member that combines a double-flap member and a half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a combination member, a double-flap member, and caulking.

A brickmold window trim can include a single-piece body that can be installed by hand on a window frame without tools. The brickmold window trim resiliently couples to the window frame, is self-retaining on the window frame, and self-centering relative to the window frame. The brickmold window trim can have a flange that contact a top surface of a ledge portion of a window frame, a support wall that contacts a side surface of the ledge portion and an angled wall portion that contacts an underside of the ledge portion. One or more of the flange wall, support wall and angled wall snaps or clips onto the ledge portion to couple the brickmold window trim to the window frame.

A window reveal kit can include a window, a first connector, and at least one reveal trim. The window has an outer side, an inner side, and a frame portion about a perimeter of the window. The first connector can be formed on the frame portion, on the inner side of the window. The at least one reveal trim can have a second connector that is configured to engage the first connector so that the reveal trim extends from the first connector.

A system for closing openings in a building comprises: at least one structural frame having at least two lateral uprights (11a) and two end cross members, coupled to form a perimetral structure that delimits a space, at least one infill element associated to the structural frame at a front thereof, for closing the space delimited by the perimetral structure, at least one longitudinally extending covering element (21b), configured for being mounted on the structural frame at a back thereof, a magnetic-coupling arrangement (24, 28), for constraining in a magnetic way the at least one covering element (21a) in at least one first region of an upright (11a) or a cross member of the structural frame.