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Installing Interior Window Casings and Sill
Installing Interior Window Casings and Sill
In this segment, Bob Ryley tackles window trim in the master bedroom of the new Colonial. He begins with the windowsill, which ...
Installing Non-slip Exterior Tiles and Impact-Resistant Windows
Installing Non-slip Exterior Tiles and Impact-Resistant Windows
Bob talks with Buba Barrow, the general contractor for the project, about finishing touches being added to the home. On the ...
Installing Oversized Double-Hung Windows on a Historic Property
Installing Oversized Double-Hung Windows on a Historic Property
Bob talks with Brian Heinz of Pella windows about the large, custom double-hung windows that are being installed in the ...
Installing Pella Windows
Installing Pella Windows
Behind the Scenes - Dream Garage
Installing Pre-Primed Wood Molding
Installing Pre-Primed Wood Molding
Peter Anderson of Stock Supply joins Bob as the pre-primed, Colonial-style molding is installed in one of the Mashpee, ...
Installing the Cedar Trim and Clapboard Siding
Installing the Cedar Trim and Clapboard Siding
Bob and Kevin begin on the exterior finish by installing the cedar trim, casing and grounds. They continue on to begin ...
Installing the Greenhouse Windows
Installing the Greenhouse Windows
Ryley demonstrates the greenhouse's motorized windows. At the touch of a button, or via a thermostat, the floor and ceiling ...
Installing Thermo Clad Windows
Installing Thermo Clad Windows
Ryley works with Bill Moore to install a Thermo Clad window in the living room.
Installing Windows and Engineered Siding
Installing Windows and Engineered Siding
The skin of the modular home is finished with windows from Pella. The Pella double-hung Architect Series six over one design ...
Insulated Windows with Between-the-Glass Blinds
Insulated Windows with Between-the-Glass Blinds
Bob is joined by Cordell Burton of Pella Windows, who shows him the enclosed, snap-in between-the-glass blinds that are being ...
Klima-Tite Windows
Klima-Tite Windows
Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity
Low-E Coating
Low-E Coating
Double-pane windows with low-e coating on the glass reflect heat back into the room during the winter months.
Manufacturing Impact-Resistant Windows
Manufacturing Impact-Resistant Windows
Bob continues his tour of the PGT window factory in Venice, Florida. Dave Olmstead shows Bob a standard aluminum window with a ...
Material and Construction Options for Windows
Material and Construction Options for Windows
The window material you select will not only mirror your tastes but determine how energy-efficient your windows will be and ...
Natural Ventilation
Natural Ventilation
Natural ventilation relies on the wind and the "chimney effect" to keep a building cool.
New Trends for Window Treatments and Coverings
New Trends for Window Treatments and Coverings
Window coverings aren’t just about blinds and curtains anymore. With new technologies and an emphasis on energy-efficiency, ...
Newly Installed Replacement Windows
Newly Installed Replacement Windows
Bob moves to the inside of the house to show the newly installed bay windows. He talks with Ken Henderson from Harvey ...
Painting Doors & Windows
Painting Doors & Windows
Try this approach when painting windows and doors. First, apply caulking to any cracks, tighten loose nails, and reattach ...
Painting Windows
Painting Windows
When painting casement windows, make sure they are wide open. Paint the top, side, and bottom edges first, then finish with ...
Palladian Window
Palladian Window
Behind the Scenes - Shingle Style House
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