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 lites or decorative glass
• Restrictions by wall length and thickness
• Matching and complementing other exterior design features (e.g., fireplace and 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?
• What location(s) would require a window to have tempered glass?
• Where can one locate various styles of windows and doors?