Hurricane windows new construction
We are building new home in Lakeland fl I am confused whether need impact hurricane windows my contractor says do not need them. We are not required to have them ...
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Semco windows
We installed Semco glider windows as suggested by a window "expert",in our home and discovered that they all leak in rainstorms. Does anyone have experience with...
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answersupdated 5 days ago by BV020570
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 5 days ago by BV020565
Looking for "window fixer"
I have seen a product called Window Fixer Channels made by Quaker, but can not find them now. My local Ace Hardware used to carry these products. They are meta...
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answersupdated 8 days ago by BV020546
Advice Request - Nail in between side lites on entry door
Hi all, Was wanting to seek some advice. We had an entry door installed (ordered through Home Depot so installed by a contractor and the manufacturer was Feath...
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answersupdated 12 days ago by BV020513
Re mastercraft doors
I have using mastercraft doors since 1988. I have never experienced a problem that could not be understood after analyzing the installer. All door systems come wi...
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answersupdated 13 days ago by BV020504
The difference between strength and durability
I need to change the windows of my house. I would need your professional opinion regarding the quality of the windows., Anlin windows versus Melgard windows.
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answersupdated 15 days ago by BV020484
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 17 days ago by BV020475
How to remove screen from Forever Door screen door
Hello all, I am trying to figure out how to replace the screen from my Forever Door screen door. The last time I took it out, I bent the frame and had to have...
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answersupdated 19 days ago by BV020466
Window condensation - outside on some windows not others
We have a new home with low-e glass, double hung, vinyl windows. We have several walls of windows and noticed that some of the windows form condensation on the ou...
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answersupdated 20 days ago by BV020449
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 24 days ago by BV020425
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 29 days ago by BV020382
old wood windows
how to fix old double hung windows with stained glass
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answersupdated 30 days ago by BV020376
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 BV020353
Replacement sliders
what should I expect to pay for hurricane impact sliders? We have 4 and 1 window in the back of our house. We were quoted $62k
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV020328
ANLIN WINDOWS - BE WARNED!
Unfortunately I don't believe I can add images to this review. If I could words would not be necessary. We replaced all of our windows with Anlin Windows several ...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV020283
Blinds for windows
Hello, I couldn't find any right topic so decided to create my own. After a long year of home reworks, I can finally move in and now there are a few unsolved prob...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by Ratsas
Reversing the threshold on an exterior door
I have to replace my front door with 2 sidelights and found one locally. I bought it and realized the threshold is wrong. The door is set up to open inward and ...
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answersupdated 30 days ago by nikosmallios
Prehung Entry Door Swings Wrong way. Can this be fixed/change and what's ball park cost?
Hi All - My husband recently ordered a pre-hung custom door and unfortunately made the wrong selection regarding hinges. Instead of the door swing inward (wi...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV020156
Window sash rotting
I have a bow window with 5 panels (sashes). I have replaced them in the past due to rotting wood. They unscrew easily. I need to replace some of them again but t...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV020076
