When we talk with homeowners about European windows, one question comes up more than any other: if the window opens into the room, where does the screen go? And right after that: will my blinds get in the way? Both are fair questions. American windows and window treatments grew up together, and a window that tilts and swings inward changes the rules a little. Here is how screens and blinds work with European tilt and turn windows, and what we offer for each. Where does the sc

If you are building or renovating in Florida, one of the first questions about new windows is whether they need to be impact windows. The short answer depends on where the house is, and the longer answer affects your budget, your insurance and how you prepare for storm season. Here is a plain overview from our side of the business. What makes a window "impact"? The difference is mostly in the glass. An impact window uses laminated glass: two or more lites bonded to a tough pl

"ADA compliant window" is one of those phrases that gets used loosely. Some people mean a window that a wheelchair user can open without help. Others mean a window that passes a commercial inspection. The two overlap, but they are not quite the same thing. Here is what the rules actually ask for and how to choose windows that work for everyone in the building. What the ADA says about windows The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design don't require windows in every room. The