1.00Do I select brand of windows and then find an window installer? What is the recommended order for this job?
Q.5 or 6 double pane 30 year old windows are leaking. Should I determine brand and style of windows first and then find a window installer? Or start with window contractor/installer and then ask for help to determine possible window replacement styles etc.
A.Get yourself 3 or 4 estimates from reputable window installers in your area. They will do all the measuring and recommend decent products for you. Make sure that whatever you do install qualifies for the tax incentive/rebate program.
1.00Can you recommend websites (that you have dealt with personally) for oversized window blinds?
Q.And if you had bad experiences with any company, please let me know that too.
Our windows are 68", "off the shelf" blinds come in 63" lengths. Dangit.
A.Not sure what style of window treatments you want, because different styles have different maximumx, but this site sells blinds in custom sizes:
http://www.homedecorators.com/window.php
You should be able to find a 68" in most things, though.
I bought faux wood blinds from them several years ago, and they arrived quickly, look good, were the right size, & I haven't had any problems with them.
1.00I need wooden blinds for a large window. I have regular windows, they're just bigger than the normal window.?
Q.I'm looking for some wooden blinds, doesnt necessarily have to be real wood, to fit my windows which are about 70" x 35". And not very expensive! Any suggestions on where to look? Thanks :)
A.Check a home center such as HD or Lowe's. They have blinds that can be cut to length for you. There are several different styles to choose from. They will come with support clips for the center. Be sure to use them. Hope this helps.
1.00I need ideas for window coverings for a sliding glass door?
Q.I have a sliding glass door about 10' x 6'8". Does anyone have ideas or know of a good website for window coverings?
A.Draperies are the best bet for Sliding doors. There are many different styles to choose from. You can hang them on deco rods or standard drapery hardware. Shades don't work well on something that wide. The only option with shades is to make 2 or 3 shades to cover the one door and then you have gaps. Draperies give your good coverage. go to my website and if you need help let me know. website below
1.00How do I install hurricane shutters on my windows? How do I measure the headers? How many inches do I need?
Q.I am trying to put up aluminun shutters and don't know how far outside the window I have to be. Do I just cover the window? Or do I go a few inches further? Please help me. I have never done this before. How far are the headers supposed to be?
A.Generally the rule is that the tracks should be mounted at least 2 inches above and below the opening to be "up to code". It's a good rule of thumb to go 2 inches past the width on each side too... however this is if you are referring to the aluminum panels that you put up individually into a track and then take down. Other styles are a bit different...
Here are the types of shutters (all aluminum):
Panels (as mentioned above)
Accordions
Colonials
Bahama Style
Rolling shutters
Do you know which kind you are trying to install?
1.00What type of window treatments should i use for our basement appartment windows?
Q.We live in a basement apartment where the windows are at ceiling height, small, and wide. Im having trouble with finding nice window treatments. Im tired of blinds, and ugly curtains. Someone help?
A.Have you considered cellular shades? They're not "industrial" looking like mini-blinds can be, and they'll add some texture and fabric to your windows. They're also great insulators, which you may need if you're living somewhere with cold winters.
Symphony Double Honeycomb cellular shades offer tons of colors to choose from so you can choose a pattern that fits your style. You can find them at http://www.blindcrafter.com/Symphony/symphony.cfm. And if they're not your style, you can do your window treatment research at BlindCrafter.com, too. They have a variety of styles and fabrics to choose from.
I hope that this insight helps.
Happy Designing!
Kristina
1.00What are some popular articles of clothing in your country?
Q.I have noticed that in different countries, different styles of clothing (rocker, edgy, boho, girly, hipster, indie, etc.) and different articles of clothing (like overlapping of tights and shorts, scarves in the warmer months, etc.) are popular at either the same or different times. What are some clothing styles you know of that are popular in your country at the moment? Also, please include the country that you live in currently. Thank you for your answers!
A.USA: skinny jeans and blazers (the shoes and the actual jacket).
1.00How do i replace a window on a old door?
Q.I broke a window in my door, and my door is old. Its a door with like a bunch of small windows to make one big one. The window i broke is just a bit smaller then a piece of paper. Please help. (I have heard its hard to replace) Some tips on how to replace it please !
A.Home depot 1st. Windoe glass company 2nd. You will need to rmove the wood that is holding the glass (shards) in place. Hopefully it is one of the tick-tack-toe styles that pop all out as one, otherwise you will need to remove the individual wood for than window pane. If you do that, be prepared to replace that piece of wood too, paint it, and fasten in back into place with finnishing nails (once you're done of course)
Any window company sells panes that small. ust tell them the size of the frame and they can cut the glass to fit.
Go to home depot: get a scraper for windor glazing. Get a small tube or can of window glazing. go home and remove the wood, remove the old glazing. It will be hard and brittle. Get all of it out, otherwise you might just break the new pice later or it won't sit right.
Once the old glazing is out, follow the direction for the new glazing. Som ein the wood frame, set the window, some more glazing on the windor where it meets the frame, and then add the wood that you took out (or the new wood).
Be careful hammerring in the wood back into place as you can split it if the nails are on a know or too close to the ends or side.
It's not hard, just takes patience.
If you broke the window and are trying to get away with not telling them, I recommend telling them and giving them your plan to fix it, your pops can help if he isn't going to pummel you.
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Window Styles
When it comes to window styles for your home, there are any numbers of choices to selection from. It could be a simple design and style, or a fancy style that matches well with the rest of your home. However, before you choose, you must consider climatic conditions in your area. Here are a few types of windows that you can choose from:
Sliding windows are made up of horizontally sliding sashes. This type is not too expensive and extremely easy when it comes to cleaning them. That is because all you have to do is remove these sashes, clean them up and then put them in place. However ventilation might be a problem, because only one sash slides over the other at a time.
Casement windows allow you to open these on the outer or inner side on the hinges. You also have the option of picking newer styles with pivot mechanisms that have come into the market recently. You have excellent ventilation with these types of windows, as it can be opened quite wide.
An awning window is hinged at the upper part while a casement window is hinged at the side. There are also awning windows that are hinged at the bottom on lower walls, and to be more precise, those are called hopper windows.
Jalousie windows are made up of glass slats that are arranged to form a window. There is always an element of risk that is associated with a Jalousie window and these are not considered to be safe. This window must be cranked open, and then the slats tilt to provide ventilation.
In case you live in a climate that requires all-round-the-year cooling or heating, then a fixed pane window is a good pick. However, you must bear in mind that this type of window provides zero ventilation.
A double hung window looks very pretty, and is very commonly seen in most American homes. It is made up of two sashes, and one has to be slid over the other to open it. That's why only half of the double hung window opens at one time. The ventilation can however be managed by the simple tactic of opening the upper part of one window, and the lower of the other one that is opposite to the first one. With that, the air in the room makes its way out from the window with the upper portion open, and fresh air makes its way in from the lower portion.
A single hung window works on the same mechanism as the double hung windows, except that in this type of window, only one sash can be opened up.
Bay window is a classy option that is either in the double hung form, or in the casement form. What sets this type of window apart is that it sticks out from the wall. The formation is such that one window is in the centre and the other two sections of the window spread out of the wall in equal proportion on either side.
A bow window involves more than three segments that extend from the wall to take the shape of a bow like curve.
Apart from being a prime safety option because of its central lock system, the tilt turn window also is safety option that can be used as an emergency exit. The tilt turn window type can be rotated to even a hundred and eighty degrees, and that is why cleaning it is no problem at all.
Egress windows provide a perfect emergency exit as these are the same size as defined by building codes. They are typically used in bedrooms.
A storm window, as the name says, protects against storms by creating a pocket of space between the regular window and the storm window. This makes it the perfect padding against adverse climatic conditions.
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When it comes to window styles for your home, there are any numbers of choices to selection from. It could be a simple design and style, or a fancy style that matches well with the rest of your home. However, before you choose, you must consider climatic conditions in your area. Here are a few types of windows that you can choose from:
Sliding windows are made up of horizontally sliding sashes. This type is not too expensive and extremely easy when it comes to cleaning them. That is because all you have to do is remove these sashes, clean them up and then put them in place. However ventilation might be a problem, because only one sash slides over the other at a time.
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