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 moreWhen it comes to siding, most products are manufactured as if all climates are created equal. But that's simply not true. Here in the Midwest homes face different threats from the elements than in other parts of the country. With the ever-changing humidity and extreme temperature variations as well as ...
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 moreYou love those south-facing windows because of the beautiful view and all the light they let in. But when you let the light in, often you let in the heat as well. And so to stay comfortable, you close the blinds or draw the drapes. And you love sitting in ...
read moreMany older homes and especially historic homes in MN have window and door openings that are not standard to the industry today. Windows way back when served a different purpose than they do now. Back then the window played a much larger role -they were the homes only air conditioning. ...
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