Aluminum Sliding Glass Door Removal Last week I explained how to measure your existing sliding glass door so you can order the vinyl replacement door. This week I am going to go over the steps required to remove the old sliding door before installing the new door. First, you have to remove the sliding panel and the stationary panel. The vast majority of doors out there have the sliding panel on the inside half of the track, and the stationary panel is on the outside. Whatever the case in Continue Reading ...

Want to impress family, friends, and visitors when they come to your home? Do you know how to make a good first impression with your home? Windows and doors make the first statement when someone visits your home. When visitors come to your door, they will notice the windows and doors and judge your personality type accordingly. If you have antique doors and windows, your visitors may think of you as a traditionalist. On the other hand, if you have Victorian-style doors and windows you may be Continue Reading ...

What with soaring energy and fuel costs, energy efficiency in your home is more important today than ever before. That is why, when homeowners reach the point where it is necessary to replace windows for any reason, I highly recommend they choose energy efficient replacement aluminum windows. Aluminum replacement windows can appreciably influence the cost of heating and cooling a home. Of course, I realize everyone wants his or her home to be beautiful. Yes, often the more energy efficient Continue Reading ...

During the exciting time of having your house built or remodeled, make sure to consider one of the most important features that will keep you and your family safe for years to come: security. According to the National Crime Prevention Council, about six out of 10 completed burglaries take place without any sign of forced entry, suggesting that either a door or window was left unlocked or that a duplicate key was used to open one. Residential burglary is one of the most frequently reported Continue Reading ...

To help homeowners easily maintain their homes without sacrificing large windows of time, companies are developing maintenance-free products that greatly reduce the traditional hours needed for home upkeep. Maintenance-free products provide homeowners with many benefits, including more time for recreational activities, reduced maintenance costs, appealing appearances and greater home values. There are maintenance-free products available to outfit many areas of the home, such as: • Vinyl Continue Reading ...

Old, leaking windows could likewise include to house heating and also air conditioning expenses by as much as 30 to 40 percent. And also with power prices inching upwards, windows are obtaining even more focus compared to ever before. Windows can be found in several forms, designs as well as dimensions as well as are made from a range of products. Selecting ideal windows for your residence is a substantial choice, however do not obtain bewildered. Know your realities as well as deal with a Continue Reading ...

Well, for those home owners who do not have storm shutters, storm windows or storm doors you might just be relying on your insurance. For anyone whom has ever dealt with insurance knows that not only does it take a long time to receive funds but the process itself and time spent is not worth it. As technology increases so do the ways that we are able to protect our homes from nature’s fury. Storm windows are engineered to withstand extreme weather conditions, such as hurricane forced winds to Continue Reading ...

Windows ended up being a component of European design after 2000 BC, when Egyptians had the ability to excellent the art of glassmaking. As its appeal spread, so did the advancement of window cleansing devices. While the very first window cleansing items disappeared difficult compared to cloths as well as water, the earliest taped "been experts" window cleansing device is the horse-sweat squeegee from 5th century Greece. Made use of in the stables to bridegroom as well as massage down pets, Continue Reading ...

Vinyl windows are low-cost, sturdy, and also incredibly power effective. Early vinyl windows had troubles with thermal development. Plastic is additionally frequently made use of as cladding on timber or light weight aluminum windows. Vinyl windows are made mostly from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), an item that uses several benefits. It frequently looks chunkier compared to timber or steel windows due to the fact that plastic isn't really solid sufficient to be made right into ultra-thin Continue Reading ...