Last week I told you how to measure your wood windows openings to properly order your new vinyl replacement windows. This week I’m going to explain how to remove your old windows. The vast majority of wood sash double hung windows in America have the same specifications. Starting from inside the house and working out, you have a wood stop approximately 3/8″ X 3/8″. Then comes the lower sash (the sash is the piece of glass and surrounding wood frame). Then you have another wood stop (called a parting bead) between the lower sash and upper sash. This stop is approx. 1/4″ X 1/2″. Then you have the upper sash, and finally, the outside wood stop (called a blind stop) that is approx. 1/2″ X 3/4″.

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What better way to complement a wooden garden gate than with a wooden garden bench! A home garden should be full of attractive looking flowers and plants. It should be wonderfully arranged to create a beautiful and breath-taking landscape in which the resident can take out some of his time for a quiet and peaceful relaxation just within the vicinity of his home. The better way to achieve this home relaxation is to accentuate this haven with beautifully-crafted wood garden bench.

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Roofing is one of the most important aspects of any home. The roof is what protects you from the elements of nature. So a lot of caution and planning has to be taken when deciding the roofing for your home. Roofs have to be tough and durable to handle all kinds of weather. A roof has to be water proof and fire resistant to protect your home from rain, hail, snow, sleet and from the sun’s heat and light.

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Many owners prefer to paint their wooden gate in order to complement the adjoining fence as well as any buildings nearby. This is an easy process which, if done correctly, can help to enhance the look as well as increase the life of the gate.

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On the surface a wooden gate may not seem like a very integral part of your home, or your life for that matter. However, from an aesthetic motivation as well as an architectural point of view a wooden gate can really add a lot to a home’s design value as well as be a mental source of comfort to the homeowner.

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