COMMUNITY FORUM: WINDOWS & DOORS

Andersen Woodright Replacement Windows

I'm replacing all my windows & am trying to decide whether or not to use Andersen Woodright replacement windows. I know they are fairly new to the...

over 5 years by cpetersen6

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Garage door windows

I want to know how to replace 2 small glass panes in my garage door. They seem to be held in by some kind of beading or strips of plastic. Don't kn...

over 5 years by Dobbins1

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framing door openings

It has been a while since I did any framing. I am building a workshop at the present time. Q. What is the measurements for framing a 32" x 80"(no...

over 5 years by rzbranek

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825

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Garage Door

When the temperature is colder, my garage door will come down part of the way and then go back up. I will use my hand and pull slightly and then i...

over 5 years by Billhart

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746

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baseboard near back door shows water damage

We bought a house eight months ago and I just noticed that the baseboard near the backdoor is buckling...definite water behind it (doesn't appear t...

over 5 years by praise

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237

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MW windows

My husband built our house fifteen years ago, and he installed MW windows, and ours have been a lot of trouble too. We are just getting ready to re...

over 5 years by jinkxie444

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143

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Thermal-pane windows

Are thermal-pane windows the same as wind-resistant windows?

over 5 years by Oberon

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1468

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Reliabilt patio doors from Lowes

Has anyone used Reliabilt patio doors from Lowes? Can you recommend a good French patio door (swinger) that doesn't cost a fortune.

over 5 years by mpzellers5

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915

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Casement or sliding windows?

What are the pros and cons of casement windows versus sliding windows in new home construction? I'm building a home in Boquete, Panama. Temperat...

over 5 years by mattburr

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790

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Terrible Company - Avoid

They called me to schedule an appointment at 10:00 on Wednesday. I explained prior to making the appointment that my husband had no interest in th...

over 5 years by OscarBoy

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820

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Cutting vinyl siding to fit new french door?

I'm replacing a sliding patio door with a french door. Unfortunately the Rough Opening of the existing frame is a bit too narrow (the height is fi...

over 5 years by davekmd

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1182

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Soundproofing Existing Windows

My husband and I recently purchased a home near a somewhat busy road. The windows are beautiful but keep out almost no noise. Is it possible to t...

over 5 years by robert999

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312

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Front Entrance Door

I am wanting to install a new entrance door to my home. The house that I have is a modular built home with 2x6 stud walls. for me to replace my do...

over 5 years by olawson

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412

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Craftsman 1/2hp garage door opener

Ok, I have a strange one, I think. My garage door won't open in the morning. It will go up only a foot then stops. It usually will open after about...

over 5 years by Billhart

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262

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French Doors used as windows

Hello, I am remodeling a victorian home built in the late 1800's, Window size are 48 x 84 roughly, and very expensive to have made, We came up wit...

over 5 years by JameyWilson

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735

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thermopane leaded glass window

I have an older piece of leaded glass - that I recently had thermopaned -- i am experiencing cement "dust" trapped in between glass that is adherin...

over 5 years by Oberon

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978

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Washing exterior windows

What is the best way for a 56 yr old women to wash the exterior windows of her 2 story house. Do you recommend some kind of sprayer tha tcan be ho...

over 5 years by kgtys1

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129

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4 track glass windows

I am looking for some 4 track glass windows similar to those used on Florida mobile home lanais. The only ones that I can find have windows which a...

over 5 years by heelac

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319

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