Why Some Window Parts Should Be Replaced in Pairs When one window component fails, replacing only that part may seem like the obvious solution. Sometimes it is. In other cases, the matching component on the opposite side has experienced the...
Why Your Window Doesn’t Line Up Anymore A window that no longer lines up correctly can be frustrating. Maybe the lock will not catch. Maybe the sash looks uneven. Maybe the window feels like it has to be lifted, pushed,...
Vinyl windows are known for being durable and low maintenance, but they can still become harder to open and close over time. If a window starts sticking, dragging, squeaking, or feeling rough during operation, the problem may be caused by...
Sometimes a window part breaks and the exact replacement is no longer easy to find. The original part may have an old number stamped into it, the manufacturer may no longer make it, or the design may have been replaced...
If your window crank turns but the window does not open or close, the problem is usually somewhere in the crank hardware system. This issue is common on casement and awning-style windows that use an operator to move the sash....
When choosing new windows, it is easy to focus on glass, frame color, style, and energy efficiency. Those things matter, but the hardware matters too. The small parts are what help a window open, close, lock, tilt, crank, slide, seal,...
If your crank window is hard to open, will not close tightly, or the handle spins without moving the sash, the casement window operator may be the part causing the issue. This small mechanism does the work of moving the...
A small gap at the bottom of a door can create bigger problems than most people expect. Drafts, dust, insects, light, moisture, and outside air can all enter through an unsealed door bottom. A properly fitted door sweep helps close...
Glazing bead is a small but important part of many window systems. It helps hold the glass in place within the sash while giving the window a clean, finished appearance. When glazing bead becomes cracked, brittle, loose, or missing, it...
