What are Composite Doors

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Composite Doors

We fix and repair and type of composite door, from handles to hinges to glass replacement.

Composite doors are gaining popularity for their durability over other kinds of doors. when you choose a composite door you are choosing one of the most secure durable and energy efficient external doors available in the market today.

Fiberglass-composite doors are tough and maintenance-free, and are a smart choice for harsh or humid climates. They mimic the look of wood with wood-grain texturing and can be stained to match oak, cherry, walnut, and a variety of other woods. Beneath their molded surface is a framework of wooden stiles and rails, including wood edges for the lockset. Voids in the framework are filled with polyurethane-foam insulation. Fiberglass-composite doors carry long warranties. For example, Pease Industries backs its models for as long as you own the house. But because installation affects longevity, these lengthy warranties usually come only on complete entry systems that include the frame.

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Patio, Porch and French Door problems

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Patio Door Repairs

Patio door repair is common, especially for sliding patio doors. If your door is having trouble sliding open or closed, first check to see if your door is off the track. You may be able to simply refit the door on the track yourself. Although after several years it is also not uncommon for steel or nylon wheels to wear down. The latest patio wheels have double contact points that better distribute the door’s weight and minimizes this wear, but your door may have only a single contact point. New wheels and in some cases a new track should work for this patio door repair.

You should not have to muscle a sliding patio door to get it to glide along its track. A slider should move easily enough for you to open it with one hand without any effort.

Dirty rollers are the main reason sliding doors get stuck. Dirt clogs the rollers underneath the door causing damage to the rollers and resulting in your door not sliding and in some cases not locking. Replacement parts — for anything from a faulty lock, damaged letter box or snapped leaver/handle can all be replaced and repaired. ‘We Fix Windows and Doors‘ can fix this problem for you fast and cost effectively.

PVC and UPVC Windows

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PVC and UPVC Windows

PVC is not used for window frames, although some manufacturers may use “PVC” to refer to their uPVC windows.

uPVC is used for window frames, as it does not decompose, is weather-resistant, does not change shape under normal weather conditions, and is recyclable, as it can be reshaped at high temperature. uPVC windows are more energy-efficient than those with wooden or metal frames. It can also be used for door frames and conservatories.

 

• UPVC windows are tough, durable and a long life material which the Building Research Establishment (BRE) has given a service life of at least 35 years.
• UPVC windows and doors are low maintenance so they do not need to be painted and maintained over their lifetime like windows made from alternative materials. This reduces the requirement for working at height.
• With advanced design and styling, including a wide range of natural colours and textures, UPVC windows  and doors can be specified to perfectly complement every housing type from traditional to modern.
• Over 80% of home owners and tenants prefer UPVC to any other option.
• UPVC windows are also readily repaired, in the event of damage or the unlikely event of hard-ware failure.

Double vs Triple Glazed Windows

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Double – Triple Glazed Windows:

Insulated glazing (IG), more commonly known as double glazing (or double-pane, and increasingly triple glazing/pane) are double or triple glass window panes separated by an air or other gas filled space to reduce heat transfer across a part of the building envelope.

Energy efficient triple-pane windows are quieter and more comfortable than double-pane, and they save some money, but maybe not enough to justify their extra cost.

Many home owners today prefer to have double glazed windows installed in their homes as they are energy-efficient. Double glazed windows save money for the home owner by reducing their energy bills and making the house quieter by eliminating outside noise. This makes them more environmentally friendly and less expensive to install and keep up. Although you must remember that the amount of many you may save on double glazing would really depend on the size of the window. Experts say that the only expense incurred by such windows would be that of repair double glazed window hinge.

Although they may cost more than other ordinary windows, double glazed windows are easily repaired without any professional help, however if you are unable to solve the issue yourself, you can easily find a local repair company if you search online or in the yellow pages. Always choose to repair double glazed windows instead of replace as it is less

Triple-glazed windows can save 2 to 3 percent of your heating bill, compared with double-glazed windows. From a cost standpoint, it’ll take a few decades to recoup the 10 to 15 percent upcharge to go from low-e double-glazed windows to triple-glazed.

The investment may be worth the cost in terms of comfort. Triple glazing will reduce condensation, which will allow you to maintain a higher indoor relative humidity in cold weather. These windows also reduce cold drafts. If you don’t want to pay for triple-pane windows throughout the house, get them for the north- and east-facing rooms, where you’ll get the biggest payoff.