Measure between the jambs of the existing opening
at the top and bottom., moving the sash as necessary. Order based on
smallest measurement.
Measure from the high point of the sill to the top of the casing of
the existing opening on both the left and right sides. Order based
on smallest measurement.
The industry standard for pricing windows is the United Inch or UI.
The UI is determined by adding the width and the height.
For example, a window which measures 32 inches by 38 inches, the UI
for this window is 70 UI .
Custom windows sized by customer provided measurements are not
returnable/refundable. If you are not 100% confident in your
measurements, & you are in our local service area - please contact
us. We'll be glad to do the measuring for you & give you a no
pressure, no-obligation estimate for windows & installation if
desired.
How to Repair a Screen:
1) Remove the screen frame. With a screen from a storm door the
screws need to be loosened and twisted. Lift the frame out of the
channel. Lay the frame down on a flat surface.
2) Remove the old spline section by prying the spline out of the
channel. Pull the remainder of the spline from the channel. Do not
reuse the old spline. It has probably become brittle and will not
hold the screen as tightly as new a spline.
3) Lay out the new screen, allowing the screen to overlap the frame.
Be sure that there is at least 1/2" of screen beyond the groove in
the frame. Before you insert the new spline, you should embed the
screen in the grove using a convex roller, along one side. Do not
use the concave roller to embed the screen, as this will cut the
screen material. Now, starting in a corner, roll the spline into the
groove using the concave roller. Be careful not to slip off and cut
into the screen with the sharp edges of the roller.
5) Follow the procedure around the remaining three sides. Be sure to
keep the screen reasonably tight. Don't worry about it being
somewhat loose. When the spline is rolled in, this will pick up the
slack. Finally, trim the excess screen, using a utility knife. Avoid
cutting the spline by running the knife blade against the frame.
Place the frame back in the door and tighten the holding screws.
If that doesn't sound like your idea of weekend fun, bring your
screens to B & G & we'll take care of them for you!
How to Clean Mirrors:
Use an ammonia free cleaning product (like B&G's professional glass cleaner). Spray product onto a soft lint-free cloth - not directly on the mirror. Cleaning products or any moisture at the edges of your mirror could seep onto the back & damage the silvering.
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