Our contractor partners happily serve the following suburbs and zip codes: Bank One, Bank One Bankcard Associates, Bay View, Bayside, Bayview, Big Bend, Brookfield, Brown Deer, Burlington, Cedarburg, Chenenqua, Colgate, Cudahy, Delafield, Dousman, Eagle, East Troy, Elkhorn, Elm Grove, First Bank Milwaukee, Firstar Bank, Fox Point, Franklin, Genesee, Germantown, Glendale, Grafton, Greendale, Greenfield, Hales Corner, Hartland, Kenosha, Lannon, Lisbon, M And I Bank, Marshall And Ilsley Bank, Menomonee Falls, Mequon, Merton, Milwaukie Isconsin, Milwuakee Wizconsin, Milwukee Wisconsi, Mukwonago, Muskego, Nashotah, New Berlin, North Prairie, Oak Creek, Oconomowoc, Okauchee, Or Miwaukee Wi, Ottowa, Palmyra, Pewaukee, Port Washington, Racine, River Hills, Saint Francis, Shorewood, South Milwaukee, St Francis, St. Francis, Sturtevant, Sussex, Union Grove, Va Medical Center, Vernon, W Milwaukee, Waterford, Waukesha, Wauwatosa, Wauwootosa, Wawatosa, West Allis, West Milwaukee, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin Child Support, Wisconsin Dept Transport, Wisconsin Electric Power Co, 53201, 53202, 53203, 53204, 53205, 53206, 53207, 53208, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53213, 53214, 53215, 53216, 53217, 53218, 53219, 53220, 53221, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226, 53227, 53228, 53233, 53234, 53235, 53237, 53244, 53259, 53263, 53267, 53268, 53274, 53278, 53288, 53290, 53293, 53295
Window Styles - Windows Questions
1.00Do I select brand of windows and then find an window installer? What is the recommended order for this job?
Q.5 or 6 double pane 30 year old windows are leaking. Should I determine brand and style of windows first and then find a window installer? Or start with window contractor/installer and then ask for help to determine possible window replacement styles etc.
A.Get yourself 3 or 4 estimates from reputable window installers in your area. They will do all the measuring and recommend decent products for you. Make sure that whatever you do install qualifies for the tax incentive/rebate program.
1.00Can you recommend websites (that you have dealt with personally) for oversized window blinds?
Q.And if you had bad experiences with any company, please let me know that too.
Our windows are 68", "off the shelf" blinds come in 63" lengths. Dangit.
A.Not sure what style of window treatments you want, because different styles have different maximumx, but this site sells blinds in custom sizes:
http://www.homedecorators.com/window.php
You should be able to find a 68" in most things, though.
I bought faux wood blinds from them several years ago, and they arrived quickly, look good, were the right size, & I haven't had any problems with them.
1.00I need wooden blinds for a large window. I have regular windows, they're just bigger than the normal window.?
Q.I'm looking for some wooden blinds, doesnt necessarily have to be real wood, to fit my windows which are about 70" x 35". And not very expensive! Any suggestions on where to look? Thanks :)
A.Check a home center such as HD or Lowe's. They have blinds that can be cut to length for you. There are several different styles to choose from. They will come with support clips for the center. Be sure to use them. Hope this helps.
1.00I need ideas for window coverings for a sliding glass door?
Q.I have a sliding glass door about 10' x 6'8". Does anyone have ideas or know of a good website for window coverings?
A.Draperies are the best bet for Sliding doors. There are many different styles to choose from. You can hang them on deco rods or standard drapery hardware. Shades don't work well on something that wide. The only option with shades is to make 2 or 3 shades to cover the one door and then you have gaps. Draperies give your good coverage. go to my website and if you need help let me know. website below
1.00How do I install hurricane shutters on my windows? How do I measure the headers? How many inches do I need?
Q.I am trying to put up aluminun shutters and don't know how far outside the window I have to be. Do I just cover the window? Or do I go a few inches further? Please help me. I have never done this before. How far are the headers supposed to be?
A.Generally the rule is that the tracks should be mounted at least 2 inches above and below the opening to be "up to code". It's a good rule of thumb to go 2 inches past the width on each side too... however this is if you are referring to the aluminum panels that you put up individually into a track and then take down. Other styles are a bit different...
Here are the types of shutters (all aluminum):
Panels (as mentioned above)
Accordions
Colonials
Bahama Style
Rolling shutters
Do you know which kind you are trying to install?
1.00What type of window treatments should i use for our basement appartment windows?
Q.We live in a basement apartment where the windows are at ceiling height, small, and wide. Im having trouble with finding nice window treatments. Im tired of blinds, and ugly curtains. Someone help?
A.Have you considered cellular shades? They're not "industrial" looking like mini-blinds can be, and they'll add some texture and fabric to your windows. They're also great insulators, which you may need if you're living somewhere with cold winters.
Symphony Double Honeycomb cellular shades offer tons of colors to choose from so you can choose a pattern that fits your style. You can find them at http://www.blindcrafter.com/Symphony/symphony.cfm. And if they're not your style, you can do your window treatment research at BlindCrafter.com, too. They have a variety of styles and fabrics to choose from.
I hope that this insight helps.
Happy Designing!
Kristina
1.00What are some popular articles of clothing in your country?
Q.I have noticed that in different countries, different styles of clothing (rocker, edgy, boho, girly, hipster, indie, etc.) and different articles of clothing (like overlapping of tights and shorts, scarves in the warmer months, etc.) are popular at either the same or different times. What are some clothing styles you know of that are popular in your country at the moment? Also, please include the country that you live in currently. Thank you for your answers!
A.USA: skinny jeans and blazers (the shoes and the actual jacket).
1.00How do i replace a window on a old door?
Q.I broke a window in my door, and my door is old. Its a door with like a bunch of small windows to make one big one. The window i broke is just a bit smaller then a piece of paper. Please help. (I have heard its hard to replace) Some tips on how to replace it please !
A.Home depot 1st. Windoe glass company 2nd. You will need to rmove the wood that is holding the glass (shards) in place. Hopefully it is one of the tick-tack-toe styles that pop all out as one, otherwise you will need to remove the individual wood for than window pane. If you do that, be prepared to replace that piece of wood too, paint it, and fasten in back into place with finnishing nails (once you're done of course)
Any window company sells panes that small. ust tell them the size of the frame and they can cut the glass to fit.
Go to home depot: get a scraper for windor glazing. Get a small tube or can of window glazing. go home and remove the wood, remove the old glazing. It will be hard and brittle. Get all of it out, otherwise you might just break the new pice later or it won't sit right.
Once the old glazing is out, follow the direction for the new glazing. Som ein the wood frame, set the window, some more glazing on the windor where it meets the frame, and then add the wood that you took out (or the new wood).
Be careful hammerring in the wood back into place as you can split it if the nails are on a know or too close to the ends or side.
It's not hard, just takes patience.
If you broke the window and are trying to get away with not telling them, I recommend telling them and giving them your plan to fix it, your pops can help if he isn't going to pummel you.
More Windows Questions
Window Styles
When it comes to window styles for your home, there are any numbers of choices to selection from. It could be a simple design and style, or a fancy style that matches well with the rest of your home. However, before you choose, you must consider climatic conditions in your area. Here are a few types of windows that you can choose from:
A sliding window has many benefits, and one of them is the cheaper cost. Cleaning can involve taking off the sashes, cleaning them conveniently and putting them back in place. There is however one hitch about these sliding window and that is the lower ventilation. That is because only one of the two sashes can be moved on the other to open a sliding window.
Casement windows work on hinges, and can be either opened outwards, or inwards. This lets you enjoy a lot of fresh air and a high amount of ventilation also. Cleaning these types is also worry free, as both the sides of the casement window are very much within reach.
There may not be heavy ventilation in an awning window as these must be tilted from the bottom to open. That is mainly because it is attached by the hinge on the top rather than the sides, as in the case of casement windows. If you see an awning window attached to hinges at the bottom, then that's a hopper window.
To have a Jalousie window means excellent ventilation that lets in a lot of refreshing air. The glass slats are arranged in a manner that the slats tilt when the Jalousie window is opened. This type of window however is not the safest window style to have.
The name ‘Fixed pane windows’ says all you need to know about this type of window. These are extremely well suited for houses that need an air conditioner or a heater all through the year. There is absolutely no ventilation from this type of window.
This type of window is made up of two sashes that are hung, and while one is on the top, the other is on the bottom. Only one out of the two can be opened in one go, and that is a drawback if you're looking for good ventilation. The only way to sort that out is by simultaneously opening two double hung windows that are opposite to each other. The window with the top portion open gets rid of the air inside the house, while the one open at the bottom gets some of that refreshing air in from outside.
Single hung windows have one tiny difference with double hung types. The single hung has just one sash that can be opened, whereas the double hung sashes has two windows that can be opened.
Bay windows are the kind that have a middle window section, and one or more on both the sides of that mid window. These windows are either in the form of casement or double hung windows. This type of window protrudes out of the wall.
A bow window gets its name from the sort of shape that the many sections of this type of window form when they protrude out of the wall. These types of windows are usually made up of more than three sections.
Tilt turn window is the safest bet for anybody looking at a window style that’s very safe, and can be also used as an emergency exit. As it can be tilted to even a hundred and eighty degrees, there is no need to worry about cleaning these windows. Above all, this type of window looks quite sleek and neat.
Egress windows are usually found in bedrooms. These windows also serve as an emergency exit due to their big size. These are big enough to meet the requirements for an emergency exit, defined by the local building code for an emergency exit.
A storm window is the perfect choice for any house that expects to counter storms and other harsh climatic conditions. That is because this type of window has an air space between it and the window. This serves as great padding and safeguards the house from hot or cold climate.
Sign Up!
List your services, get found on the major search engines.
Remodeling, Siding, Construction, Kitchen Remodeling, Carpentry, Sunrooms, Fire Damage Restoration, Bath Remodeling, Home Additions, Decks, Basement Remodeling, Finance and accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, outsourced controllership, Custom Garage Builder, Commercial Remodeling, Construction
Service Areas:
Arlington, Carrollton, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Irving, Lewisville, Plano, Richardson, Weatherford, North Richland Hills, Burlington, Chapel Hill, Eden, Graham, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Lexington, Mebane, Reidsville, Thomasville, Winston Salem, Asheboro, Addison, Asheboro, Bedford, Burleson, Burlington, Cleburne, Colleyville, Coppell, Crowley, Durham, Flower Mound, Greensboro, High Point, Highland Village, Keller, Lexington, Mansfield, Mebane, Mt. Airy, Raleigh, Saginaw, Southlake, Watauga, Winston-Salem
IRON NAIL BUILDING COMPANY is a licensed general contractor and full service building company based in Greensboro, NC. As a licensed/insured North Carolina contractor we are known as a builder of house additions, garages, commercial remodeling, home repairs & storage building construction and new construction across the state. Iron Nail Building Company is willing to handle all phases of your construction or repair needs. We offer the ability to provide you with interior and exterior home improvements as well as large scale building projects to meet your renovation and construction requirements.
In addition to our renovations and remodeling work, we offer custom garages and a full line of site-built accessory buildings (storage buildings). We have served hundreds of home owners across North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina building custom garages and storage buildings to fit the needs of individual home owners and businesses. Because of the large number of requests for garages and storage buildings we have created a whole section dedicated to: Custom garages and storage buildings. Although our primary services are based in the piedmont triad (Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem), we have the ability to cover the state of North Carolina in counties such as Guilford County, Randolph County, Forsyth County, Davidson County, Alamance County, Chatham County, Orange County. Because of our broad and extensive coverage area we take the time to research additional city/county codes and ordinances prior to any contracts to make sure your project goes as smoothly as possible.
Iron Nail Building Company desires to be the name you call on when your home or business requires renovation or repair. Because we are a family based business, we know the value of your home and business, and strive to provide a higher level of trust with all of our customers. Iron Nail Building Company works to provide our knowledge and service to you the customer with the wisdom you need to make quality decisions as to your next project, always keeping price and time lines in mind. We always stand ready to offer quality and timely free quotes for any of our general contractor services. From beginning to end our goal is to apply wisdom to every project we’re involved with. We are proudly ready to serve businesses, homeowners, churches, realtors, insurance agents, property managers and investors. If you are looking for a contractor or ready to start your next project give us a call to talk about your project. (336) 688-4774.
Are You a Pro?
List Your Services Here for Free!
Join Us!
Iron Nail Building Company
Areas Served:
Arlington, Carrollton, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Irving, Lewisville, Plano,...
Services Provided:
e.g.
Featured Windows Companies
Home Depot Window Installation
(866) 575-8705
Home Depot is the leader in Window Installations in the Milwaukee area. Free In-Home Consultation...