There was a time when large and elegant glass patio doors were available only as part of the ‘lifestyles of the rich and famous’. But that was a long time back, while today, thanks to modern ‘state of the art’ manufacturing techniques, such doors can be installed relatively easily in almost all types of homes…. Read More
So you want to install a set of new windows for your home? There is a veritable plethora of different types, designs and categories to choose from. Once you have decided as to what kind of new window you want to install, you may then move on to the materials you will need for their… Read More
Slider windows are quite different from their more traditional counterparts, such as Awnings and Egress windows, in the sense that they don’t swing open ala Casement windows or open vertically either. Rather they ‘slide’ horizontally and offer excellent lighting and ventilation options without the hassle of a swinging type window that would need to be… Read More
What you need to know after a storm damages your home including how to work with Insurers, Adjusters, and Contractors to fix your home with the least headaches and hassles possible. Minnesota Exteriors wants you to be aware of some basic ideas / tips when repairing or restoring your home after a storm or natural… Read More
Storm windows are a type of window that may be affixed as an ‘add-on’ to the main windows of your home. Their core purpose is to act as a sort of additional protection to already pre-installed windows so as to improve their heat retention capacity. In winters, they may retain heat while in summers they are used… Read More
A door or window (be it a living room window or a front door) that sticks is seldom, if ever equated with any structural weaknesses in the foundations. In fact, few people even pay any attention to it due to the fact that such issues tend to go away of their own accord. Nevertheless, sometimes… Read More
There are many different types of energy efficient windows that not only help cut down our energy bills but also help save our environment. If you want to minimize the cost of either cooling down your home or alternately heating it up, selecting the right type of energy saving window as well as its construction… Read More
The laws of physics being what they are, many basements equipped with badly built egress windows are prone to flooding, This is because water always travels from high to low ground. Therefore, even if one does not live in a flood prone area, it is still possible to have a flooded house, especially for constructions… Read More
Double pane windows are a form of insulated glazing that has multiple glass panes (two or even three as the case may be) that are typically separated from each other with a small space in between that may be filled with inert gas. This is done to ensure that heat is retained evenly in the… Read More
Broadly defined, a window is ‘any opening in a structure that allows the ingress of light, sound and wind and when closed, it effectively blocks the same’. Depending on seasonal variances, weather and the personal preference of the home dweller, almost all windows may be opened or closed as and when desired. In fact, ever… Read More