Acrylic- and glass-block products are making a statement as shower enclosures and replacement windows in homes of all styles these days. Popular because they allow light to enter but maintain privacy, block products shine particularly brightly in shower applications.
Despite predictions in the late '90s that composite products were going to be a big player in the 21st century window market, composite windows have not taken off as quickly as once expected — at least not in the form of entire windows.
The Renaissance Series composite window is composed of an alloy of four resins and wood fiber and will not warp, peel, rot, or absorb water, says the maker. The windows come with a lifetime warranty for service and parts and are offered in six colors: white, almond, taupe, Sierra, bronze, and...
Homeowners no longer content with simple slabs to close one room off from the next are looking for bigger doors with pizzazz that enable them to create “illusions of grandeur” — a trend toward striking interiors where all components harmonize, explains Jeld-Wen's product marketing manager, Chris...
Today's re-siding industry has improved from the bad old days when vinyl- or aluminum-siding contractors hacked off window sills and brought J-bead right to the edge of the sash. Now, best practice typically calls for stripping the wall down to the sheathing. This not only allows siding to butt the...
Pittsburgh Corning offers the LightWise line of pre-assembled vinyl frame glass block windows that come in 78 sizes and install like standard windows.
The need for light, privacy, and decorative accents are the driving forces behind the use of glass block in bathrooms. Designer Peter Lawton says glass walls allow light to pass through so they give the perception of a larger space.
When it comes to remodeling an entryway, it's unlikely that a homeowner will want to replace an old wood door with a new wood door. According to research conducted by Therma-Tru, wood doors are replaced by steel or fiberglass doors 58% of the time. Of those who chose a fiberglass replacement, 62%...
Old vinyl or aluminum exteriors aren't like wood-based cladding, which can be completely restored with some energetic scraping or conscientious paint stripping, followed by a top-notch paint job.
Swiss Shade Security, in Tucson, Ariz., specializes in security windows and doors custom made in Germany to client's exact specifications. The company does installation projects all over the world. Because of this, crews need to tools that are easy to transport and replaceable if left behind, but...