If you’re planning on renovating your home’s exterior, it can be helpful to familiarize yourself with the anatomy of the average house exterior. Let’s go over some common parts of a house you might encounter during remodeling. Below is an example of a traditional-style house exterior. There are many different styles of homes, which may …
When remodeling your kitchen, most Arlington Height homeowners do not consider how windows will fit into the design. Kitchen windows are vital to the light in your home and architectural aesthetic. You can get creative with how you incorporate windows into your kitchen design. Opal Enterprises knows how important a window replacement project is and …
Traveling about 25 miles south of Chicago, you will find the village of Orland Park, a quaint town with many activities and community involvement. Many homes are due for an upgrade, and the best way to upgrade a home is by replacing the windows. You can work with many manufacturers and contractors, but the best …
You’ve probably seen a label on your windows or replacement windows you’re considering and wondered what all the numbers and codes on the label mean. Designed by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), this label can be found on all ENERGY STAR® qualified windows as a guide for contractors and homeowners when choosing windows. Because …
Deciding Between Fiberglass, Wood, Composite & Vinyl Windows Nowadays, homeowners have an abundance of choices in materials for replacement windows. It all comes down to which advantages you’re prioritizing for your project. Each of the four most popular window materials on the market—fiberglass, wood, composite, and vinyl—has specific advantages in terms of looks, cost, and …
Why Opal Enterprises Is the Preferred Window & Door Company Serving Chicago-Area Residents Let’s be honest. We all want as much as we can get for our home improvement dollar. The problem is that the world doesn’t always cooperate. Sometimes the products and services of home improvement contractors disappoint us. Sometimes, sad but true, we …
Homeowners tend to pay more attention to their windows than their front door. It’s not surprising. Today’s home improvement market is filled with ads touting the importance of energy-efficient windows. So, while we’re quite aware that we ought to replace our single-pane, non-energy efficient windows with better options, we seldom consider our front doors with …
Every year, thousands of homeowners across Illinois invest in window replacement projects. Their reasons for doing so may vary. Some want to replace broken or damaged windows that are negatively affecting comfort, privacy, and security. For many who want to replace old and outdated windows, it’s more a matter of improving curb appeal. So, like …
How Do I Know if My Windows Need Replacing? Windows are an extremely important part of every home. They allow for natural light to pour inside your home, provide ventilation, and are one of the biggest factors when it comes to the overall energy efficiency of your home. Additionally, they play a large part in …
Entry doors are an extremely important part of every household. In addition to providing an entry and exit point, they also provide security from potential intruders and make up a large part of your home’s curb appeal. So it only makes sense that you’ll want to get the best entry doors you can find that …
