Journal of Light Construction: Exterior Doors & Windows

Dressing Up A Garage Door

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:07:21 EST

Wooden “skins” add a classy touch to an insulated steel overhead door

Rotproof Doors

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:37:48 EST

Masonite's "Lemieux Torrefied Collection" doors are treated to resist heat, cold, and moisture

Wind-Resistant Doors

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:58:41 EST

GlassCraft's Impact Fiberglass Entry Doors are approved for use in high-wind zones of Florida and Texas

Slideshow: Flashing a Flanged Window with Housewrap and Flashing Tape

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:44:06 EST

Veteran builder Carl Hagstrom demonstrates the right way to install a flanged window unit by detailing the housewrap and flashing tape.

Door Saver

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 02:43:59 EST

Cetol Door & Window Finish works better than polyurethanes and varnishes, says the maker

Fiberglass Sidelights for Entry Doors

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:02:41 EST

A stylish new option for Therma-Tru's Classic-Craft entry doors

Fiberglass Entry Doors

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:53:26 EST

GlassCraft says its Artisan and Estate doors look and feel like wood

Weather-Tight Door and Window Installation in a Coastal Environment

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:45:16 EST

Three manufacturing industry groups for residential and commercial doors and windows have joined forces to create and release a new “standard practice" document for installing doors in the coastal environment.

Weatherstripping Double-Hung Windows

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 08:47:46 EST

Stop drafts and restore the operation of old wood windows with this straightforward approach

No-Hassle Storm-Door

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:13:36 EST

This kit eliminates much of the cutting and measuring required for a storm-door installation

Wood-Look Fiberglass Entry Door

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:23:09 EST

Pella's Architect Series entry doors look like wood but are easier to maintain.

Stylish PVC Window and Door Trim

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:23:20 EST

Royal Building Products teamed up with a popular designer to develop this series of affordable wind- and door-surround trim packages.

Prefinished Bulkhead

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:17:50 EST

Powder-coat finishes are more durable and chip-resistant than paint, so it was a smart move on Bilco's part to start offering a factory-applied polyester powder-coat finish as an option for its Classic Series steel basement doors.

Vinyl Replacement Windows

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:21:14 EST

Simonton says its Asure vinyl replacement windows let in more sunlight and less moisture.

Replacing 18th-Century Windows in an Historic Stone House

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:40:58 EST

Threaded rod and epoxy secure the replacement windows in this historic stone building.

It's All in the Name: DAP Spec Line

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:18 EST

DAP's new labeling technique makes choosing the right adhesive or sealant easy.

New Species: Masonite AvantGuard Fiberglass Doors in Cherry

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:10 EST

A new cherry finish expands available options for the AvantGuard line of fiberglass entry doors.

Coastal Techniques: Aluminum Flashing

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:45:34 EST

Need a Lift? Kolbe & Kolbe Ultra Series TerraSpan Lift & Slide Doors

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:14:58 EST

Even with panels as large as 6x10 feet, TerraSpan doors are wind- and impact-rated for storm-prone areas.

Tightening a House When Replacing the Siding

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:06:20 EST

I don't think my client was planning on an energy retrofit when he first talked to me about repairing and repainting the shingle siding on his 120-year-old Massachusetts home.