hurd door
As I have read on this site, Hurd doors and windows are a no no. When the "repairman" came and replaced the glass in the door, the door would not lock. He came ...
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I have a trapezoid window in my living room which is quite high and blocking the sunlight coming through the window has become a problem for me. Any suggestion?
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answersupdated about 1 year ago by BV021173
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As I type this the local PGT representatives are telling me that distortion in the glass of their impact resistant windows is "normal". "Normal"?! For $25,0...
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Garage Door Sweating
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sound reducing windows
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answersupdated about 1 year ago by ChloePerkins
Front entry door - frame is beginning to rot after just 3 years.
I purchased a Mastercraft entry door with 2 sidelights from Menards 3 years ago. The center mull piece has deteriorated and softened at the bottom where it meets...
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answersupdated about 1 year ago by BV020788
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 1 year ago by BV020774
Scratched window panes
We recently had our house painted, only to find out that while sanding the wood on our windows before painting, they made several deep scratches on our window pan...
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Replacement windows, trim
I had new windows installed this week and I have questions on whether they did the install correctly. They put the side trim on at an angle so the gap between th...
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answersupdated about 1 year ago by BV020759
Remove glass from a center hindged French door
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answersupdated about 1 year ago by BV020721
My windows consistently gather condensation on the outside.
I had new insulated windows installed this summer. They gather moisture on the outside glass over night,(the top pane of some or the bottom pane of others) makin...
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Door Bell Button Assembly
I need to replace a door bell button (internal electrical parts). It say to reorder bulb 6110-1011 send $4.50 for bulb to Patton POB 150 Fayetteville NC 28302. ...
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answersupdated about 1 year ago by BV020691
Multi-point door lock won't open
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OVERSIZE FRONT DOOR
I am looking for a storm door to install over my front door. The door is very large, 48" wide X 86" high. I have checked and most name brands do not make storm ...
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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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caulking
How long does window caulk take to cure. I had new windows put in but the caulking was terrible. They are now saying it takes 40 days before they can remove it
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