Vetter Windows Rotting
Has anyone been able to get any place with Vetter? I have over 40 windows in my home and they are rotting. There was talk about a class action suit--has anyone ma...
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Caradco Windows
I put in 18 windows in a 1915 house back in '01 and they are all Caradco Windows. The windows themselves haven't failed but the jamb liners with springs all brok...
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answersupdated 3 days ago by BV019542
Why do outside doors open inward?
Yeah, I know, it's because of where the hinges are. No, really - why are residential exterior doors designed to open inward? It makes sense that interior doors d...
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answersupdated 3 days ago by BV019540
Broken Window Seal
Is it possible for rain water to enter home because of a broken window seal?
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answersupdated 10 days ago by Sonya F
Peachtree Patio Door
When we built our house 10 years ago we purchased 6 peachtree doors this week one of the doors outside glass exploded into a million pieces it didn't hurt the ins...
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answersupdated 13 days ago by BV019471
Weathershield Windows
I'm gutting an entire basement and hoping to perform a facade-lift in a few years. The bottom line: all our windows will need to be replaced. A design/build fir...
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answersupdated 23 days ago by BV019400
Short Backset Deadbolt
Help! We are installing an antique front door on our new home and the door won't accomodate a standard 2 3/8 or 2 3/4 backset deadbolt lock. Can someone tell me...
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answersupdated 26 days ago by BV019372
The question about Windows?
I currently purchasing a home that was built in 1906, While most all of its windows are intact, some of them have broken glass, some are water rotted, and one in ...
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answersupdated 27 days ago by BV019369
silverline replacement windows
hi i am looking to but some replacement windows, i have heard that silverline were good. can anyone verify that. also if they are bad what is a good window for...
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answersupdated 29 days ago by BV019349
Poor performing Simonton windows
Has anyone else had bad luck with Simonton windows?I have a 3 year old home with Simonton Pro Finish windows. I am up here in Wisconsin where the cold and the wi...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV019344
Pocket door lock ?
A friend wants a lock added to a pocket door. I've found such locks for sale on the Web, but it's not clear if you get only the "door" portion of the mechanism, o...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV019322
wooden glider windows
we have recently purchased a fixer-up farmhouse, built in the year 1900. kitchen is an add on (no idea when) we have 2 beautiful big windows. they both are glidin...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV019280
windsor window issues
For those concerned: Lets make sure we are talking about the same styles and problems. After reading all the msg's most are regarding the wooden and double hung s...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV019223
Doors for coastal Florida
We need impact resistant french doors for our house in palm beach, florida. Which is better fiberglass or vinyl?
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV019221
Anlin Windows/Are they good?
Hello: We are about to sign up for 18 Anlin windows, and it is costing us a pretty penny. Can you please let me know if this brand is of good quality? I would l...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV019213
Caradco Window Repairs
The older wooden Cradco windows made in the 1990’s are subject to dry rotting. I have repaired many of mine. From this process I learned to carefully remove the...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV019209
Renewal by Anderson VS Newpro....
HI, I'm in the market for windows but not sure of the better value between Renewal by Anderson that has a 10 warranty on all working parts and a 20 yr on the wind...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV019199
sound reducing windows
I live near a major highway and want to install triple pane windows that offer the most sound reduction in a new addition. Some will be fixed but there will be tw...
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answersupdated 22 days ago by Citysoundglazing
Replacing glass on Anderson windows
Are there any instructions on how to replace just the glass (sealed double panes) on an Anderson Window? Does the whole sash have to be removed in order to repla...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV019145
Entry Door Manufacturer
I would like to replace the window in my front door -- currently all clear glass -- with a more private one. The home which was built around 1978 has all Ander...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by Gunsablazin
