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Learn how to identify, repair, and prevent window storm damage with our comprehensive guide. Ensure your home’s safety with tips and solutions from Vetrina Windows.
When considering installing a skylight, there are many factors to deliberate. In this complete guide, we’ll examine all skylight pros and cons. We’ll identify the structural, financial, and weather-related variables you should consider in order to make the most informed decision about skylight installation for your home.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through nine different types of windows, from classically timeless to modern and edgy. We explore essential considerations such as energy efficiency, material options, and aligning your new windows with your home’s existing style.
In this guide, we’ll help you identify when to replace windows in your home, explain the benefits of window replacement, and discuss factors that may impact your window upgrades. Modern windows offer many functional and aesthetic benefits, boasting proper insulation, energy savings, longer lifecycles, easier maintenance, better security, and increased market value for your home.
In this guide, we’ll explore the differences between French doors vs sliding doors, weighing all variables from space requirements to security features. Whether you prefer the traditional elegance of paneled French doors or the space-saving minimalism of sliding doors.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll outline how to choose door hardware based on sizing considerations, styles, finishes, and entry types. Whether you’re seeking durable hardware for exterior bifold doors or elegant glass doorknobs for your bedroom, choosing the right door hardware can transform your home.
Explore design tips, benefits, & creative ideas to add stunning floor-to-ceiling windows to your home!
In this comprehensive guide, we dive deep into the world of bi-fold doors. We'll unpack how these doors work, their mechanics, and their many benefits to residential and commercial spaces. From their ability to create seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor areas to their space-saving design and capacity to flood rooms with natural light, bi-fold doors are more than just an entry point; they are a transformative design element.
This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of hanging bi-fold doors, covering everything you'll need to know, from pre-installation measurements to the final aesthetic touches. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or considering the recommended professional installation, our step-by-step approach, rich with industry insights and tips, will empower you to make informed decisions.
Investing in bifold doors can significantly enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your space by bringing in natural light or allowing you to break up large, unwieldy spaces in your home, office, or business. But, how much do bifold doors cost?
In this article, we’ll review the many factors that affect the final cost, including door type, structural supports, cost of maintenance, materials used, and labor fees.
Bifold doors can transform your home or business, ushering in more natural light and opening up the visual landscape. When you’re looking to elevate your space, you have several options to choose from, but how do you know which one is the right one for you?
In this article, we’ll discuss how bifold doors can upgrade your property, what they’re made of, and how much they cost. At Vetrina Windows, we specialize in bifold doors and can help you assess your space and determine the best door choice.
In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to consider before purchasing your sliding glass doors, including the size, materials, and customization options you can select from.
When looking to bring light and air into your home and open it up to the outside environment, folding doors are an excellent option. They also offer great unobstructed on-demand views. However, with the growing number of suppliers in the market, it can be challenging to choose the right design and supplier. Making an informed decision is crucial. Here we discuss the factors that will help you make the right choice.
To connect your indoor and outdoor spaces, both bifold and sliding doors are popular choices for modern home and business renovations. The style you choose will be based on your budget, aesthetic choices, and the amount of space available on your property.
This article will cover the differences between bifold and sliding doors, as well as the benefits and downsides of each.
Swing it inwards like a regular in-swing window, or tilt the top of the sash for ventilation. Both operations are performed with the same handle. The tilt position is ideal for circulating fresh air, while preventing access. It's an especially useful solution for environments with small children or animals because they can't access the opening at the top.
There are numerous improvements that can be considered that can potentially make your property more attractive to a buyer. Often the first thoughts are to remodel a bathroom or kitchen, – while these are all good options to improve your home’s value, there’s another question you should ask yourself when considering home improvements:
Will replacing the windows of your home or property help increase it’s resale value?
Aluminum windows and vinyl windows both have benefits and disadvantages, and understanding the advantages of each type can be very helpful in purchasing new windows. We have listed out some pros and cons of both aluminum and vinyl/PVC windows, as well as some additional helpful information to help you make the right choice before purchasing your new windows.
The windows could be old, in need of repair or very close to it, the glass or seals could be damaged, or you have frame issues. You may also decide you just want to upgrade your windows to a newer style or technology like Tilt and Turn windows or Sliding Aluminum windows from your old, outdated wood or vinyl windows. The warmer months are always ideal for outdoor activities such as window replacement. Spring and Summer months allow us more use of our windows to air out our homes or to let fresh air in.
COVID-19 has hindered many industries across the country and across the world. The coronavirus pandemic was something no one predicted or planned for. One industry that has been severely affected is construction. Nationwide with record sales and growth as 2020 started, the construction industry has seen its activities slow to almost a standstill. States are starting to announce the lifting of restrictions and plans for construction to resume, there is no doubt the pandemic will continue to leave marks on the industry as a whole. We’ve put together a short summary of five ways COVID-19 already has, and will affect the construction industry going forward.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, statistics on falls from windows result in an average of about eight deaths annually to children five years or younger. Additionally, an estimated 3,300 children ages five and younger, are treated each year in U.S. hospital emergency departments for related injuries. While National Window Safety Week is recognized for one week in April, you need to practice window safety all year-round. Following these window safety tips can help you and your family safely enjoy your windows and be protected in your home from accidents, injury, and other tragic incidents.
