Bugs to be sure, but then who opens their windows with the comfort and ease of central heating and air conditioning? In 1822 the American Farmer catalogue offered mesh cloth screen to keep bugs out of your home, and of began the humble window screen that allowed windows to be opened in the heat of […]Read More about Window Screens? Why?
Blind Annoyance
Blinds and shutters can be a practical alternative to curtains, simple and easy to install with a few basic tools. Their ease of operation make them ideal for most windows except those which require a handle to crank them open. The handle gets in the way of shutters or catches the bottom of the blinds […]Read More about Blind Annoyance
New Construction Oops,
Finishing up a one year warranty inspection we did a final walk around the exterior of the home and noticed that the exterior basement window had a slight angle to it. Well boys being boys, we had to touch it, seemed OK, pushed on it, no problem, gave it a pull and out it came, […]Read More about New Construction Oops,
Window Fogged, Glass Seal Failing
It’s not privacy glass even though it works as one. Insulated glass that is standard in all modern windows is made up of two panels of glass separated by a filler piece. The seal between the filler and the glass can develop a small hole allowing air into the enclosed space between the glass panes. […]Read More about Window Fogged, Glass Seal Failing
“ Windows Require Safety Glass If…….”
The beautiful big new picture windows installed in this remodeled house “passed” the five point test to determine that they must be made with safety glass. Safety glass is required when window meets all 5 requirements:1) they were less than 18″ from floor2) the top of glass was more than 36″ above floor3) the size […]Read More about “ Windows Require Safety Glass If…….”
Why Wood Framed Casement Windows Rot
Video shows problem with casement sashes. Casement windows are windows with sashes that generally open with a crank handle and they are hinged at the side or top. All the top of the line casements windows are made of wood, some with an aluminum cladding on the exterior. The area that rots is the bottom […]Read More about Why Wood Framed Casement Windows Rot
