Tag: Window
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Window colour ideas to transform your home’s exterior
Choosing or changing the colour of your windows might seem like a small design decision, but it’s one that can have a big impact on your home’s kerb appeal. If you’re in the process of updating original timber frames, replacing older units, or simply starting from scratch, selecting the right shade can enhance your home’s…
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Loft conversion window regulations you need to know
If you’re planning for your loft conversion windows, the chances are that you’ve imagined your new space filled with daylight. But while choosing a window might seem like an aesthetic decision, there’s far more to it than simply picking a window you like. Loft conversion windows must comply with the building regulations, and if you…
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Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Long-Lasting Window Shutters
Want shutters that last more than a few years? You buy shutters for your windows, install them and then find yourself phoning for repairs three years down the line. Most homeowners don’t realize just how quickly that happens. Here’s the truth: The average shutter is designed to last 20 to 25 years, but only with…
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Pro Soundproof Windows vs DIY Window Soundproofing
Installing an added professionally engineered window behind the existing window can stop up to 95% of external noise while DIY techniques offer limited relief. Commercial contractors that work on remodeling projects for multi-unit buildings, offices, residential and other real estate have a profitable opportunity to professionally resolve noise intrusion problems because DIY projects are proving…
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Pro Soundproof Windows vs DIY Window Soundproofing
Installing an added professionally engineered window behind the existing window can stop up to 95% of external noise while DIY techniques offer limited relief. Commercial contractors that work on remodeling projects for multi-unit buildings, offices, residential and other real estate have a profitable opportunity to professionally resolve noise intrusion problems because DIY projects are proving…
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Are your windows at risk from burglars? How to maximise home window security to keep your possessions safe
Improving your home window security can be a vital task. Burglaries are often opportunistic crimes, according to Police UK, and burglars look for vulnerable windows because they can provide easier access than doors. Effective home security systems can alert you to the presence of intruders and might provide evidence if you do fall victim to…
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How to replace a window handle with advice from the pros
If you’re having trouble opening or closing a window, try replacing your old window handle with a brand new one. Over time, the constant opening and closing will eventually wear down the window handle, making it less and less effective. Thankfully, removing and replacing a window handle is a straightforward DIY task that you can…
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Bison® & ATS Partner to Design Automated, Portable Window & Door Test Kit
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Automated Testing Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is an American business success story. Located in Circle Pines, a suburb of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, ATS was founded in 2002 by Mike and Jane Wakumoto after Mike’s mechanical engineering position in a testing lab was eliminated. Entrepreneurs at heart and with an opportunity to begin something new,…
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FGIA Updates Aerosol Foam Standard for Window Installation
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification describing the use of aerosol foams developed specifically for application with fenestration products. AAMA 812-25, “Voluntary Practice for Assessment of Frame Deflection When Using Propellant Expanding Foam Sealants for Air-Sealing Rough Openings of Fenestration Installations,” an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the…
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Think of bricking up a window? Read our guide first
There are lots of different reasons why bricking up a window might make sense when renovating a house. In some cases, it might be down to a matter of privacy, while in other instances the need to brick up a window is down to layout reconfigurations that mean natural light is no longer needed in…