Select doors and windows to match the style of the house.

Selection should include consultation of architectural product catalogs and code books about the following components and choices: 

• Styles of doors and windows
• Sizes of doors and windows
• Allowable glass area for doors, including lite or decorative glass
• Restrictions by wall length and thickness
• Matching and complementing other exterior design features (e.g., fireplace/chimney, vents)
• Minimum opening requirements for sleeping areas
• Determining whether specific types of glass (e.g., tempered) are required 

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why should the styles of doors and windows match the exterior style of the house?
• Why is there a restriction on glass size in doors?
• In what location(s) would a window be required to have tempered glass?
• Where can one locate various styles of windows and doors?