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Flooring, Miscellaneous, Windows
5 Things to Do to Get Your Home Ready For Winter Winter in St. Louis is quickly approaching. Now is the time to make sure your home is ready for the winter season. Since the clock is ticking and cold weather is almost here, you might not have time to get the big...
Miscellaneous, Windows
Are you looking to replace your windows? Selecting the right windows for your home can be overwhelming given all the styles, materials, and features that are available to choose from. Whether you’re building a new home or planning to replace existing windows, the key...
Doors, Exterior Design, Exteriors by Mosby, Repairs & Advice, Windows
Is it the middle of winter and your furnace is running, but your home still feels drafty? Whether your home is old or new, there are a few items to check to make sure you’re getting the most energy efficiency out of your home. Attic Insulation How can you tell if you...
Exteriors by Mosby, Miscellaneous, Windows, Windows & Doors
History of Aluminum Window Installation in St. Louis Aluminum windows were a popular choice for St. Louis home builders in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Aluminum windows provided a cheaper alternative to wood or steel windows. They often came in many different...
Basements, Home Improvement Library, Windows
Basement Egress Window Installation As to window brand quality, we’ve learned that how a window is installed is as important as the type of window. Meaning, the best quality window will fail if installed wrong, while a low-priced window can perform great if...
Home Improvement Library, Siding, Windows
This situation is an unfortunate side effect caused by the following factors: Rather than insert a charge of inert gas (like argon) between the panes of glass, some manufacturers choose to draw a vacuum inside the window panes. This will sometimes cause the glass to...
Carpentry, Doors, Home Improvement Library, Windows
There is no need to change the new drywall. Your wall surface process is intact, just not yet finished in regard to the window trims and jamb extensions. You need to add jamb extensions to your window and door jambs to make them thicker. This is standard trim...
Home Improvement Library, Water & Moisture, Windows
I agree the soil is saturated and water is rising from below into the window wells. The gravel drainage in the bottom of the window wells will not work because it depends on the soil absorption below – which is counter to the “saturated soil”...
General Construction & Repairs, Home Improvement Library, Windows
Genesco Windows – 314-567-9175 – will repair your windows for you or provide you with repair parts. They can fix your windows or assist your own repair. I suggest you take a photograph to them and some measurements of the window. They can help you. If you...
Concrete, Doors, Foundation, Home Improvement Library, Windows
Whoa there! This is a big league structural issue when you start sawing structural concrete like a foundation. The good news is it can be done, the bad news is that it takes the help of a structural engineer and a building permit is required. You need the engineer to...
Home Improvement Library, Water & Moisture, Windows
Water Leaks in Atrium Windows The truth is you will need to remove all of those windows, have each opening properly flashed and re-install the windows. New home builders have been incorrectly installing these atrium windows for the past 20 years, and the lack of...
General Construction & Repairs, Home Improvement Library, Remodeling, Windows
Contractor vs. window installer depends on the level of replacement you are searching for. If you are looking to have the windows 100% removed and new full unit windows installed I would recommend a contractor. If you are looking for the more basic window insert...
Home Improvement Library, Windows
The interior storm panels do cut noise a little. Some sound transmits through the window weight sash pockets in the old double hung windows so the storm panels may be of limited effect for cutting sound. The panels will help cut the sound but maybe not as much as you...
Home Improvement Library, Remodeling, Windows
Your choices for installation are to leave the aluminum frame in the wall and downsize the new windows for fit within that existing frame. Then brake metal (pre-finished aluminum) cover the perimeter to finish. The second choice involves either cutting the flange of...
