Windows and Doors We Love — Part I
Windows and doors are important elements of our homes and buildings — not only do they provide us with access and egress — they also give our buildings character and showcase architectural style and trends. Throughout history, windows and doors have symbolized hope, opportunity, safe haven and coming home. We put a “light in the window” as a […]
Anatomy of a Window
When shopping for windows and doors, it is helpful to understand the terminology. We’ve compiled this guide and accompanying infographic to help you learn the “lingo” and understand the different components of a window or door. For more information about our windows and doors, please visit our project pages. Sign up for our eNewsletter […]
The Windows of Your Dream House
So you’ve decided to build your dream house! It’s an exciting venture and a complicated one — there is so much to consider requiring a lot of patience, flexibility and decision-making throughout the entire construction process. There are basically five stages of home construction: Phase One: Design/Pre-Construction Phase Two: Foundation Phase Three: Framing Phase Four: Interior […]
“Homeland” Security — How to Burglar Proof Your Home
We all know someone who has experienced a home robbery — maybe you’ve had the misfortune of experiencing a break-in yourself? Not only is it frustrating to deal with the aftermath of a home invasion — the damage to your house, the loss of property — but this type of crime can leave you and […]
Orchards at Orenco
On June 29th 2015, REACH Community Development, along with their team, WALSH Construction, Ankrom Moisan Associated Architects, William Wilson Architects, Housing Development Center, and Green Hammer, officially celebrated the Grand Opening of Orchards at Orenco. The team had plenty to celebrate — not only does the multi-family project offer low-income families and individuals affordable living units, but the […]
Don’t Forget the Film!
You breathe a sigh of contentment. The last workman has left your property and your furniture and belongings will arrive soon. You stand outside admiring your newly built home. It’s beautiful — just as you imagined your dream house would be! But wait! You notice the tape on your window and door frames. Did the installers […]
Why Choose EuroLine Windows?
Making the decision to build a new home or renovate your existing one is easy. The hard part comes when you have to decide on all the elements that will make your dream a reality. Will you hire an architect or building designer, a builder/contractor, or will you do it all yourself? Then, there are […]
Top Ten List of Window Safety Tips
3,300 U.S. children under the age of 5 are injured annually in falls from windows, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. This alarming statistic is part of a Safe Kids report on unintentional falls — the number one cause of non-fatal injuries for children across the globe. In 2011, there were 2,876,929 children requiring emergency room […]
6 Clever Ideas For Reusing Old Windows and Doors
Do you have a stack of old windows and doors gathering dust in your garage or workshop? Maybe you’ve saved some from a recent renovation or collected a few from yard sales or thrift stores. Are you looking for inspiration on how to repurpose or display them? We’ve found these 6 clever ideas to get your […]
What is the Big Deal About Spacers?
Like most people, when you think about windows, you think about the parts you can see — the glass, the frame and the hardware. But there is much more to a window than that. Most windows today are made up of a double- or triple-pane IG (insulated glass) unit. The glass panes are kept apart […]