Bay windows, bow windows, and greenhouse windows enhance the interior and exterior of many homes. All of these window styles create usable space in a room by extending beyond the wall of the house, while also letting in large amounts of sunlight and view. Greenhouse Window Installation Greenhouse windows are rectangular-shaped boxes with glass on…
Many home repair professionals fix and replace windows and broken glass. General contractors, carpenters, handymen – and women – often have the skills, tools, and know-how to do this type of work. Here’s why. Glazier’s Tools of the Trade Glazing, or working with glass, is a specialty contracting license, and it comes along with a…
Have you ever experienced the frustration of a window that sticks or grinds as you slide it open or closed? Windows that do not slide properly are annoying, but the problem can often be solved easily. How to Clean a Window Track to Prevent Sticking Windows that open slide either horizontally or vertically in a…
Winter is here, and your windows play a big part in keeping out the cold and keeping in the heat. If your windows are old, there is a good chance they may be drafty or energy inefficient, increasing your energy bills and making your home environment less than comfortable. How Windows Can Keep Your Home…
Sliding glass doors can be a great convenience, at least, until they start to get stuck in their track. Having a sliding glass door that only slides with great effort is about as good as no sliding glass door at all. However, there are some simple maintenance tips for keeping a sliding glass door operating…
Windows are probably one of the first things you think of when thinking of glass, but glass is useful for more than windows. Decorative glass paneling is a design idea used in both residential and commercial architecture, and it adds dimension, contrast, functionality, and a feeling of elegance and sophistication to many interiors and exteriors…
Not all glass is the same. From time to time, new technology in glass manufacture brings new types of glass into the market, and low-e glass coatings are one of these recent innovations. Low-e glazing is embedded or coated with a microscopically thin layer of metal or other reflective compound. These coatings reflect the sun’s…
Sliding glass doors add light while at the same time creating the convenience of a large doorway for accessing a patio, deck, or backyard area. Sliding glass doors often get a lot of use, leading to wear and tear damage to the door and problems with its functionality. Old sliders also waste energy. Save Energy…
Windows get old and out of repair, and then comes the decision point: Can you repair the old window or is it time to replace it with a new window? Here are a few guidelines for deciding. Repairing or Replacing Windows Whether or not a window can be repaired depends on several factors: Old Wooden…
An emerging technology in window design is thermochromic glass. This innovative, smart material changes tint automatically, using heat and light from the sun to darken or lighten the tint of the glass, reducing glare and increasing energy efficiency inside the building. How Thermochromic Windows Work Thermochromic design in windows involves an interlayer of special material…