The most popular reason to buy replacement windows is the amount of money that you can save on them. In fact, the average household’s heating and cooling costs drop by about 35 percent when you replace your windows.
Care to guess the average price range for repairing damage to your home after a significant windstorm as reported by HomeAdvisor? If you guessed between $4,600 and $7,000, you're right.
Scientists have worked for centuries to make glass more stable. They have added and taken away compounds in an effort to find the best possible formula. Today’s glass manufacturers create the most advanced forms of this material.
Something you may want to consider when choosing windows for replacements is the ease of cleaning. Tall windows can present a challenge when cleaning, but double hung windows that tilt in make the job easier.
A seamed edge for a glass table top removes the sharpness for safer handling. Here, after the glass is cut the edges are then sanded to dull the sharpness. This is recommended in applications where the edges are not going to be visible.
Are you preparing to remodel your business significantly? Professional board-up services are a smart solution, as they can secure your property against vandals and intruders for the interim while the work is being performed.
In some cases, if you don’t have a damaged building or home immediately boarded up, you can be in danger of your insurance coverage lapsing. Many insurance companies insist on boarding-up services, so it’s important to check.
When you get a new wood table, you may worry about how long it will last before it’s riddled with scratches and gouges. Adding glass to the top can help protect the wood underneath.
Did you know that modern-day windows are designed to move, open and close much more easily than older windows? Most modern windows open and close very easily, without having to push and shove them and listen to their squeaky noises.
A broken door or window caused by a natural disaster is like a giant arrow pointing that your property is available to be robbed. We ensure that everything is boarded shut in order to protect your property.
Do you know why early windows contain such small panes (typically 6x8 or 7x9)? This was because glass was expensive to make at this time, particularly in larger sizes.
If you have a nicely growing collection of china or silver serving pieces, but do not have a hutch for proper display, change the doors of your kitchen cupboards and cabinets from wood to glass. This simple move delivers great visual appeal while still protecting your treasures.
Jalousie windows are useful if you want to determine how much ventilation or light to allow in through the windows, since you can rotate them manually so they open and close like a shutter does.
Double pane windows are common in today’s new homes. They are built using two panes of glass connected by a spacer. This creates insulating properties and results in a more energy efficient window.
Our company will place boards directly over the studs for maximum protection. The studs are the strongest points in the house – drilling into drywall will do little to protect your home.
The patterned glass you may find on bath or shower enclosures is rolled glass. Rolled glass is poured as it would be for float glass, but a roller is passed over one or both sides before it hardens to give it the necessary pattern.
While reducing humidity levels inside homes can reduce condensation on the windows, energy efficient windows can also reduce window condensation because the inside of the windows are usually close to the temperature of the inside of the house.
If you think that plywood is a solid piece of wood, guess again. Plywood consists of thin wooden sheets that are stacked and glued together. Of course, this is stating it simply as there are many steps needed to complete the process.
Whether your home has recently been a victim of a game of catch gone wrong or the wrath of mother nature, there’s only so long that you can use a piece of cardboard to cover the hole. If you’re ready to repair the problems with your window, we’re always here for you.
Did you know that mirrors can be cut into almost any shape? For example, fun mirror shapes can be used in bathrooms, like mirrors shaped ducks or bubbles, to add a unique touch to your bathroom design.
Did you know that if your home or commercial building has been damaged by fire, water, or another incident, boarding-up services could help protect you from liability? You can actually be sued if someone enters your home and is injured.
To maximize the functionality of your glass shower door, add a combination of pulls and handles to the design. This might include a towel bar for extra storage, as well as a pull bar to assist those who need it with getting in and out.
Professional board-up services will ensure that plywood is properly fitted to all openings so that it rests snugly against the exterior frame, placing up to the siding on wood frame buildings and to the brick molding edge on brick buildings.
How is rolled plate glass made? This type of antique glass is made by rolling on elaborate patterns or designs into a plate of glass while the glass is still soft. Rolled plate glass can be replicated to match almost any original design for antique window replacements.
