Owners of historic homes as well as older properties built before 1978 face special challenges in addition to maintaining architectural integrity whenever they seek to remodel more than a very small area. Many building materials--more than just the commonly-known paint and pipes--used prior to 1978 may contain lead. And if ...
read moreIf you're a Twin Cities area home owner who wants to replace your old windows, you've probably found out that there are a lot of replacement window companies in the metro area. Some specialize in budget window lines while others handle the top-line products, but at Window Outfitters we feel ...
read moreMakers of modern windows have improved their thermal efficiency by adding a second (or even a third) glass pane, the idea being that air trapped between the glass panels will add insulating value. If you have single-glazed windows you probably know how cold to the touch the windows are. Even ...
read moreIf you've been shopping for replacement windows for your home, you probably are familiar with the multitude of choices and options available. One of the most popular today is the "Low-E" designation. Just what is Low-E, and do you need (or want) it? Years ago window construction was fairly simply - ...
read moreOlder and historic commercial properties can pose special challenges in terms of exterior renovation and preservation. And one of the most problematic areas can be the windows. Often windows in historic and older office buildings and other commercial products are an integral design feature, despite their lack of energy efficiency ...
read moreIf making your friends and visitors feel welcome from the moment they enter your home is important to you, you'll want to make sure that's the impression they get as they walk up to your front door. If you haven't taken a look at your front entrance lately, you might ...
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