Learning About Historical Window Replacement and Materials

Learning About Historical Window Replacement and Materials

  • How Do You Protect Your Windows From Hurricane Damage?

    If you live in an area that is hurricane-prone, you're likely familiar with the damage that can be done by the strong wind and rain that they create. You'll need to take action to protect your home, which typically means reinforcing your windows. Projectile damage is very common, and the weakest link of your home is going to be your windows since an object can easily fly through the glass. Here are some things that you should know about various types of window protection to make your home more secure during a hurricane.

  • Motorized Window Shades: What Are The Benefits?

    When it comes to blinds, it can be difficult to get them to stay still, match up, or just remain even. You may find yourself spending 15 to 20 minutes messing with your blinds without making any actual progress. The unreliability and fecklessness of traditional shades and blinds are essentially why many homeowners turning to motorized window coverings. Here are just three reasons you should invest in motorized blinds for your home.

  • Tinting Your Car's Windows? Know How Much Tint Can Be Applied

    Are you ready to tint your vehicle's windows but not sure how much of a tint should be applied to the glass? If so, it helps to know more about the different degrees of tint so that you can have a final result that you are happy with. Here is what you need to know about how much to tint the glass on your windows. Legal Requirements One thing to keep in mind that there are laws regarding how much light at a minimum must be able to pass through the window.

  • Motorized Shades: Just What Your Family Needs

    If your home is located in a sunny area, you most likely have certain rooms of the house that are only usable at specific times of the day. Otherwise, you are likely to be sweltering in a sauna, unprotected from the sun. Wood and plastic blinds attempt to do the job, but they are quickly going out of style, and with all the rods and cords, they actually pose a health risk to small children.

  • 4 Things To Know About Glass Railings

    Glass railings can be a great way to install a rail system either inside or outside of your home. #1 Type of Glass Used  The type of glass used in glass railings is strong. It's not some weak type of glass that you would find in a picture frame; it is strong, tempered glass. Tempered glass is a special type of safety glass that is strengthened by both heat and a chemical process.

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    Learning About Historical Window Replacement and Materials

    Hello, my name is Valencia. Welcome to my website about windows. I want to share information about sourcing period-specific windows for your historical home. In many locations, historical societies will only issue renovation permits once the homeowner proves the materials are accurate to the build date of that structure. The windows must look and function exactly as they would new in that historical time period. My site will contain information about ordering, installing and maintaining these windows. I hope you will use the information on my site to keep your historical home in great shape through the decades. Thanks for visiting.