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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...
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...
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, 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...