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How to Order a Replacement Window Sash Without Overthinking It
You do not know anything about windows. Good. That is the correct amount to know. Every week we hear from homeowners who are sitting on a broken window because they are convinced ordering the part is going to be over their heads. They have a rotted casement bottom or...
Foggy Glass, Rotted Wood, and Broken Cranks: What Is Actually Failing in Your Wood Windows
Somebody spent $80,000 on new windows because a crank operator broke. That is a $100 part. It is a ten minute fix. Nobody told them. That happens more than it should, and it is the reason this episode exists. Before you decide what to do about your windows, you should...
Window Sash Replacement: The Option Nobody Puts on Your Table
Window Sash Replacement vs Full Window Replacement A contractor comes out to look at your rotting window. He measures it, writes a number on a form, and hands you a quote for a full replacement. What he does not tell you is that the frame sitting in your wall is...
5 Window Sales Tactics Designed to Make You Sign Tonight
High-Pressure Window Sales Tactics: The Playbook, Exposed The window replacement industry spends millions training salespeople. Not to fix your windows. To sit in your kitchen until you sign. We’re not saying that all window sales companies are like this. There...
Signs You Need New Windows (And Signs You Don’t)
What the Window Industry & Those Pushy Salespeople Aren't Telling You. You know the scene. A salesperson sits at your kitchen table pressuring you to sign for new windows. He's been there for two hours. He's shown you a heat lamp demo, a binder of testimonials,...
A Complete Guide to Casement vs Double Hung Windows
If you are looking to replace or fix your windows, you need to know if you want a casement vs a double hung. Our experts at Fenster are here to explain the difference as well as the pros and cons of both. The main difference is in the sash, or the movable part of a...
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Signs You Need New Windows (And Signs You Don’t)
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A Complete Guide to Casement vs Double Hung Windows
If you’re looking to repair your windows, you need to know if you want to get a casement vs a double-hung. Our experts explain the difference!
What is the Difference Between a Single Hung vs Double Hung Window?
If you’re looking to replace your windows, you need to know if you want to get a single-hung vs a double-hung. Our experts explain the difference!
How to Replace a Window Sash | Caradco, Norco, Pozzi & More
You can replace a window sash yourself with the help of Fenster. Find out how to replace a window sash without hiring a professional here!
What is a Casement Window?
Double-hung windows are one of the most popular styles of windows and are a beautiful addition to any home. So, what are double-hung windows?
What is a Double Hung Window?
Double-hung windows are one of the most popular styles of windows and are a beautiful addition to any home. So, what are double-hung windows?