There are so many decisions that go into the energy efficiency of a home. Every detail and design element can contribute to or detract from the home’s overall sustainability. Windows play a big role.
Versatile, affordable, and low maintenance, vinyl windows and patio doors have become an increasingly popular alternative to wood and aluminum windows over the years. Vinyl products are energy efficient, with superior thermal properties that help regulate the home’s temperature year-round.
As builders implement digital technology into day-to-day operations, they’re seeing improvements in communication like high-touch customer service and efficiencies like onsite virtual inspections.
Folding doors are a great solution when space constraints make an inswing or outswing door impractical. They also create a larger, more unobstructed opening than most sliding interior or patio doors, since sliding panels tend to stack within the opening unless they disappear into a wall pocket.
In part one of our two-part series to help remodelers maintain success, we discussed mapping productivity processes, upselling by downselling, tracking local leading economic indicators, and more. In this post, we explore building relationships with suppliers, minding your cash flow, and speaking the language of style and design.
Remodelers take distinctly different approaches to flipping a house or working with a client on a custom remodel. In this post, we’ll discuss the differences and the role windows and doors play in the curb appeal factor for just about any type of remodeling project.
As homes across the US face threats from heavy rain, wind, and extreme temperature changes throughout the year, builders and homeowners are focusing on storm preparedness. And in selecting windows for a project, builders and general contractors need to consider relevant window ratings, the materials used to make the window, and the installation techniques.
Successful remodelers are confident optimists by nature. They’re strong leaders, excellent communicators, fair and timely. These traits boost reputations and fuel business, even in uncertain times, like the Great Recession and the pandemic.
Windows can have a dramatic impact on the look and functionality of a home. Finding the right one means evaluating everything from their design to their engineering. However, we know that little of that matters if one key step is not completed properly — installation.
Over the years, the traditional Craftsman has evolved, incorporating features of modern styling, especially for its interior layouts. To help you guide the conversation with buyers, dealers, and architects, we wanted to spotlight some of our favorite Modern Craftsman window and door design ideas.