Windows and Doors
Openings to the home
Garage Doors & Openers index
Resources for garage door information.
Manufacturers / Brands index
Resource for window/door brand information.
Basic Installation of Vinyl Replacement Windows
From The Door & Window Website.
Doors-windows.com
Knowledge center, product wizard, supplier locator, manufacturer listing.
Door Repair Index
Procedures for various door repairs, from the How-To Library at Old House Web.
Double-Hung Window Construction
Schematic & text description of details. From the Old House Web.
Efficient Windows
Information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use.
Energy Efficiency
Explanation of double-pane & low-e, tips on cold & hot climates, and Energy Star® program, from the U.S. Department of Energy.
How Windows Work
Explanation of glazing types, frame types, operating types, and technology. From Efficient Windows Collaborative.
IGCC
Insulating Glass Certification Council, an organization sponsors and directs an independent certification program.
Installing & Replacing Doors
How-to steps, from HomeTime.
Installing a Storm Door
How-to, from HGTV.
Installing Doors & Windows
How-to index, from Lowe's.
Insulated Glass
The "ins" and "outs" of double-pane glass, from the Natural Handyman.
Jamsill GuardTM
Door & window sill pan flashing, aluminum bonded to molded ABS.
Low-e Windows from Hurd
High-efficiency windows with better performance and lower price than current mid-priced, low-e windows.
NFRC
The National Fenestration Rating Council provides accurate information to measure and compare the energy performance of window, door or skylight products.
The Perfect Hideaway - Pocket Doors
Discussion of use, design, and installation of pocket doors, by Tim Carter at Ask the Builder.
Repairing Screens
If you are having trouble, such as insect invasion, with holes in a screen and you do not want to buy a new one, you can repair it. From The University of Missouri Outreach & Extension.
Replace a Broken Window
Replace a broken window for better safety and lower utility bills. From The University of Missouri Outreach & Extension.
Screened Doors & Windows
Repairing damaged or weak screened doors/windows. From The University of Missouri Outreach & Extension.
Storm Doors & Windows
Storm doors are very beneficial for insulation, but sometimes they need repairing. From The University of Missouri Outreach & Extension.
Storm Door Replacement
Choose the perfect door and replace the existing one. From Home & Workshop Online.
Tips for Caring for Windows, Mirrors, and Other Glass
Seventeen practical hints for maintenance of glass & screens, from Backwoods Home Magazine.
Weatherstripping Doors
Most exterior doors in thousands of homes possess little or no weatherstripping. From The University of Missouri Outreach & Extension.
Weatherstripping Windows
Keep your home more comfortable and save money too by weatherstripping your windows. From The University of Missouri Outreach & Extension.
Window Blinds & Shades
Measuring, decorating, installation, and safety advice for window coverings. Links to product descriptions and ordering, from No Brainer Blinds and Shades.
Window Coverings FAQ
From the Paint & Decorating Retailers Association.
Window Glossary
Window terminology, from Pella.
Window Repair Index
Procedures for various window repairs, from the How-To Library at Old House Web.
Windows & Daylighting
Publications, software, and facilities, from Berkley National Lab & U.S.DOE.
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