Whether it’s a faulty balance system or a rotten sash frame, often, double-hung sash windows can be repaired rather than replaced, which saves both time and money and restores your window to working order.
Replacement Window Parts
Window Balances: Parts, Repair, Replacement and More
In this guide, we discuss the ins and outs of window balances — what they are, the different types of balance options, how to know when you need to replace your balance and more.
Here’s How to Repair Awning Windows Using Replacement Parts
We know that repairing your awning windows can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to repair your awning windows using replacement parts
Black Window Project – Contractors, this one’s for you.
Hey Contractors! Save yourself the pitch, grab some paint, and swap the sash to give your customer the black window look they’re dreaming of! This one’s for the pros.
You Need a New Sash, Not a New Window
You need a new sash, not a new window: This statement is the justification of why Fenster Components exists. This is why we got into the window business in the first place. The practicality of sash replacement is a superior method to window repair with all the...
Most Popular Chicagoland Wood Windows
Fenster Components is excited to announce our expansion into the Chicagoland area with our innovative approach to window replacement. Expensive, whole window tear-out replacement is no longer necessary with our sash replacement system. We offer replacement sash for...
FAQ’s about painting wood windows
I started my career with an Indianapolis home builder as a service manager. As a division leader, I was responsible for managing "out of warranty" issues in my territory. The builder at the time was an originator of the "track built" concept in central Indiana but...
Repair vs. Replace: Chicago Suburb Wood Windows
Since the early 90s, the Chicago suburbs have exploded with the expansion of new upscale neighborhoods, and aluminum-clad casement windows were the standard for this new construction. During this period, there were a plethora of mid-scale wood window companies...
Understanding Wood Window Parts
One of the biggest hurdles we have to overcome in our sales process is getting on the same page with customers when it comes to terminology. We certainly don't expect any retail customer to be a window expert. That's our job! Unfortunately, there's just no way around...
How to Repair Hail Damaged Windows
I want to start this post on my soapbox for a minute. I am celebrating 20 years in the window and home improvement business this year: This isn't my first rodeo. I think after 20 years we might have something figured out. To this day, I can't help but get a little...