Patriot windows - any good?
Hello,Does anyone know anything about Patriot brand windows? I haven't been able to find out anything on the internet about them. I have them in my house and th...
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Wooden replacement windows
In your article comparing different replacement window construction material, you mention wood, but you didn't mention that you can get wood with an aluminum clad...
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answersupdated 7 days ago by ttonon
MASTERCRAFT doors are garbage!
About five years ago my wife and I had an addition put onto our home. The builder used a MasterCraft exterior door for the entrance. It is wooden with a metal cla...
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answersupdated 8 days ago by BV019082
NO on Caradco/Jeld-Wen
We built 22 yrs. ago & used Caradco which was recommended as a less expensive option to Andersen. What a mistake! Over the years, at least half of the windo...
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answersupdated 9 days ago by BV019068
Help! Flush door pull removal
Alright, I'm sure there is a simple answer to this....how do you remove a basic flush door pull from a sliding closet door (without ruining the wood by prying it ...
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answersupdated 14 days ago by BV019041
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 18 days ago by BV019016
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 19 days ago by BV019007
BiFold Doors won't stay closed
I created cabinetry around a Murphy Bed against a wall in our bonus room. I used bifold doors for the front to conceal the bed and to allow easier entry into side...
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answersupdated 25 days ago by BV018969
Ever hear of exploding windows?
Well it is happening to us.. In the past year we have had 3 thermo windows explode (inside pane). We have contacted the installer and the manufacturer and they ar...
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answersupdated 26 days ago by BV018964
Dog damaged the door
My dog did some significant damage to a door in my home a few years ago. We are planning to strip the plaster off the walls to drywall soon. We want to reuse the ...
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answersupdated 29 days ago by BV018943
Rotting MW windows
I built my house in 1994 and contractor used MW Vinyl Clad Windows. At that time, everyone in the building industry thought the product was great. I know becaus...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV018932
Custom Semco Windows Installed in new house
Our architect/builder selected Semco windows for our custom house. They have been installed and have started leaking before the home was complete. The rep came ou...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by MiKro
Pozzi/Jeld-Wen Windows
Have Pozzi windows installed throughout house and 80% have failed. In internet searches, I've found this to be a common occurrance. Has anyone filed a class-act...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV018870
Kolbe&Kolbe
I am considering replacing som rotting windows and doors with aluminum-clad windows and doors made by Kolbe&Kolbe. Does anyone have any experience with this ...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV018821
Pella Impervia Windows vs. Renewal By Andersen Fibrex Windows
I need some advise in an area I know very little about..window replacement. I live in Houston, Texas. Our house is 19 years old, has aluminum windows and they nee...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV018765
Replacing Anderson half moon window model CTN24 outer glass shattered
Just want to replace the half moon window or the glass whatever is the best solution, it is installed on wood framing with vinyl siding. Thank You
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV018747
Removing film from glass
My daughter cleaned our new glass storm door with a TSP solution instead of glass cleaner. Then she allowed it to dry instead of wiping it dry. Now there appear...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV018729
Storm window confusion
Last year, our contractor replaced our 60-year-old storm windows with Larson Performance 3-track storms. We encountered several problems: the windows not operatin...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV018708
Leaking Large Slider Simmonton 9300
I have had nothing but problems with my Slider the first one they installed would hit the center had Simmonton out 9 times finally I called the company I purchase...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV018678
Great Lake Window Replacement
Well, my wife and I have been shopping replacement windows for about a month now. I think I'm ready to sign, but have cold feet (literally) and am looking for a s...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV018636
