What Are the Parts of a Window?
When the time comes to replace the windows in your Des Plaines, IL, home, it’s important to have an understanding of your options and how a window is constructed. The experienced and trusted team at Opal Exteriors can answer all of your questions and provide you with plenty of window options, including vinyl, wood, fiberglass, and composite. Below, you will...
How Much Should I Pay for New Windows in My Park Ridge, IL, House?
When homeowners think of renovations they would like to complete on their homes, many do not consider adding new windows. However, this home improvement project is one of the most beneficial home improvements for homeowners. Replacing new windows can help increase a home’s energy efficiency and elegance. Both aspects can assist in making a home more comfortable. However, many homeowners...
Are ProVia Endure Vinyl Windows Good?
Are you planning to update the windows at your Naperville, IL, home? With so many options out there today, it can be challenging landing on the right window for your home. When you work with Opal Exteriors, you will never be pressured to make a decision on the spot. Our sales process is highly educational and solution-based. We want you...
When Is It Time to Replace Your Park Ridge, IL, Entry Door?
Because there are additional openings like garage doors or side doors for residents to enter, many homeowners forget about the significance of an entry door. Even if the entry door is rarely used, the appearance of an entry door still plays an integral role in the appeal of a home. In addition to the home appeal, entry doors play a...
What Patio Doors Are Best for My Aurora, IL, Home?
There is a reason why so many homeowners are attracted to patio doors. Patio doors can influence the atmosphere of a person’s home. Additional air and light can be circulated with the addition of a patio door, and a decorative, inviting path to outdoor decks and patios can be created with the right patio door. In addition to improving the...
What Is the Best Vinyl Window Warranty?
Whether your vinyl windows are financed or paid for through your own money, you want to protect your investment as much as possible. What better way to protect your investment than to include warranty coverage? A warranty is an excellent way for contractors to prove their credibility and provide customers with peace of mind. If something unfortunate happens to your...
Should I Finance or Pay for New Windows Upfront?
A home renovation is always an exciting journey for many homeowners, but can turn into a financial nightmare. While many homeowners may have a list of renovations they would like to complete, those renovations may have to be put on hold for financial reasons. If you find yourself in this position as a homeowner, know that you can use several...
How to Choose the Right Window and Door Contractor in Arlington Heights, IL
Your home is an investment, both emotionally and financially. Like any investment, you want to maintain the upkeep as much as possible. When it is time to replace certain parts of your home, like doors and windows, you want to make sure that you are in the best possible hands. The issue is with so many choices for window and...
What Are the Different Parts of a Window?
[caption id="attachment_51457" align="alignright" width="300"] A cross section of a window showing parts and a technical drawing. Can you identify all the different parts of this window?[/caption] When you’re shopping for windows, it helps to know what the different parts of a window are. Like most building materials, windows have their own lingo that’s clear to installers but not to an...
Four Ways Cold Weather Can Damage Windows
[caption id="attachment_51455" align="alignright" width="300"] Applying new caulk to a window. Checking your caulk and weatherstripping each year can keep cold weather from damaging your windows.[/caption] Illinois has cold winters that cause many problems to your home, including your windows. Over time, cold and moisture, along with the changing of the seasons, will break down even the best windows. It could...
How to Choose the Best Window Repair Company
[caption id="attachment_51453" align="alignright" width="300"] A repairman scraping a wood frame window. Choosing the best window repair company starts with their know-how of your needed repair.[/caption] Any metropolitan area will have several window repair companies, but how do you choose the best one out of the bunch? Homes are the most valuable asset to most people, so it makes sense to...
How to Choose Replacement Windows
Your home’s windows have served you well for many years; though, lately you’ve noticed they’re looking dingy and showing some wear and tear. Plus, your house is constantly drafty, and your energy bills continue to climb month after month. These are signs it’s time for new windows. Replacement windows come in an overwhelming array of options, and choosing them is...
Will New Windows Help With Noise?
Your house should be a peaceful oasis, sheltered from the din of traffic, neighborhood music, and dogs barking outside your doors. But, unfortunately, a lot of that unwanted noise can make its way into your home through aging or poorly installed windows. The solid construction of today’s windows, especially those that are adequately sealed (without gaps or leaks), makes replacing...
Which House Colors Pair Nicely With Red Doors?
Many homeowners use a red door as an attractive focal point for their house. Throughout history and across cultures, a red entry door has implied positive energy and a welcome spot to rest. It is also an excellent way to give your home more curb appeal and add a splash of vibrant color. However, the boldness of a red door...
Why We’ve Chosen Andersen Fibrex As Our 100% Composite Window Option
It’s a smart choice! Choosing the right replacement window is a complex decision with a world of options. After many years of installing windows and working with various brands, we've hand-selected the windows we think are best for the job. Today’s most popular material choices for replacement windows include vinyl and a composite window by Andersen Windows & Doors, known...
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