Glass walls are a growing trend if you're spending any time looking at homes online. While you're not surprised to see wide glass walls with ocean views, they're popping up everywhere. I first saw them at the 2013 International Home Builder show, and this year the number of styles grew …
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Glass, Glazing or Window Glazing?
Do you know how many windows you have in your house? Probably more than you realize, so understanding more about how they're put together and common repairs can be helpful. Window glazing is a confusing because it can refer to different parts of a window, that is physical windows versus the Windows …
Fenestration Means What …
Fenestration comes from the Latin word for windows, and refers to openings in a building or wall envelope. Fenestration products include not just windows, but other openings in a home’s exterior surfaces like doors, louvers, vents, wall panels and skylights. The word fenestration isn’t used …
The Pros & Cons of Replacement Windows
Drafty windows, disintegrating window frames, and condensation may mean it’s time to think about something you’d rather not. Replacing windows is no small job, and it’s an expensive one any way you go about it. Like most choices you have for your home, replacement windows come in all varieties …
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House Windows, Window Styles & Shutters
House windows play an amazing role in our homes and yet we often overlook them, or we fuss about decorating them rather than focusing on what makes them great. When you're looking at one house, you might not realize how many different window styles there are and what fun it is to mix several window …
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Natural Light Keeps You Healthy
Natural light is an important feature of every home when building or decorating a house. Most homeowners don't recognize the important of natural light because it's not an object you see like walls, windows or furniture. Artists and those who understand lighting, make natural lighting a priority …
