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Residential Double Front Entry Doors and Double front Fiberglass entry Door systems
Jeld-wen Fiberglass foam filled insulated double entry doors.
Jeld-wen Fiberglass foam filled insulated double entry doors.
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| Residential double front entry doors Washington Township, NJ |
The right door for the right look!
This 60/68 pre-hung fiberglass double entry door is manufactured by Jeld-Wen and is available through special order by any Lowes Home Improvement Center
This particular unit retails for under $1500.00 and is sold with manufacturers frame and sill for proper installation.
Fiberglass - Steel - Vinyl
Must know facts
What the box stores won't tell you
"because they don't know"
There is quite a bit of confusion of out right lack of professional knowledge when it come to recommendations regarding what type of door materials to purchase. Steel clad, Fiberglass, Vinyl....How to choose.
With 21 years experience and prior warranty rep for 6 different manufacturers, this little bit of information can prevent a nightmare
If your door exposure is sunny, and I mean hot afternoon sun beating down on it, Do not install vinyl or fiberglass!
The panel slabs will pull an arc to the heat of the sun. When the sun is no longer on them they will flex back to there original state providing again a good sealed door if they are installed properly. During expansion and flex arc, daylight and wind will be noticeable.
If you select fiberglass for its beautiful rich appearance, beware of the storm door.
Fiberglass manufactured warranties are void if the placement of a self sealing storm door is installed.
The air tight trapped air between the efficient doors will boil to 225 degrees over expanding the fiberglass cause left and right stress relief cracks.
Most doors perform very well, we found, so appearance and price will often be the deciding factor. But in selecting a door, you also need to keep some practical considerations in mind.
Consider fiberglass first
Steel doors account for about half the market, competing with fiberglass and wood. Types shows how they compare. Considering price, wear and tear, and maintenance, fiberglass makes a very practical choice for most people. As a class, fiberglass doors edge out steel doors for wear and tear. Wood doors were better still in that regard, we found. However, wood doors generally didn’t do quite as well as fiberglass or steel at keeping out heavy rain. They also require regular maintenance to keep their looks.
With any type of door, be sure it has an adjustable threshold to keep it weather tight over the years. Without that feature, you may need to add a new sweep to be sure that the door keeps out rain and drafts.
Know the pros and cons of glass
Entry doors like the ones we tested are available in hundreds of variations, depending on which panel design, glass inserts, sidelights, or transoms you choose. The more elaborate the glass, the more the door will cost.
Keep in mind, too, that glass near the knob and lock can compromise security. Glass inserts also cut the insulating value of steel or fiberglass doors.
Keep energy efficiency in perspective
Steel and fiberglass doors have more insulating value than wood doors, but the differences really don’t matter much. For one thing, doors are a very small part of the surface area of a house and therefore don’t allow large amounts of warm to air escape. For another, heat is generally lost through air leaks around the door, not through the door itself.
We think it’s better to use price or style, not claims for energy efficiency, to choose between doors you’re considering.
Remember that size matters
Unless you’re replacing an entry door as part of a larger remodeling project, you may want the new door to be the same size as the old. If you opt for a wider or taller door or want to add sidelights, you’ll have to redo the framing that holds the door in place. That’s something best left to a qualified contractor. Unless you’re a very adept carpenter, you may want to hire a pro to install the new door in any event.
Go online before you go to the retailer
Manufacturer Web sites describe materials, let you order catalogs, and help you find a local retailer. Some sites include how-to installation videos. Online shopping can save you time at the store.
A distributor may not display the exact door you want, but you should be able to see a similar model that will give you an idea of construction and finishes. Home centers generally offer installation services, but their displays, stock, and selection are more limited.
As printed by Consumerreports.com
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Exterior Severe Weather Railing and Composite Vinyl Porch Railing, Designs, Installations NJ, PA.
Outdoor Severe Weather Porch Railing System Lowes
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| Out Door Servere Weather Composite Porch Railing |
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| Corner Vinyl Reinforced Support Post |
Severe Weather Outdoor Composite Porch Railing is durable, attractive and maintenance free. There are several styles of Composite porch and stair railings to choose from. Severe Weather Railing consist of 100% composite materials throughout with no steel reinforcement. It is a stand alone product that can not be matched.
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| Before with no porch railing |
Before
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| Custom Designed Stair Railing Kits |
Another type of composite railing is a steel reinforced composite where channels throughout the railing contain steel inserts which offer additional support. Usually there is a reduction to the thickness of the composite portion to the railing.
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| Severe Weather Railing "a must" |
A third product would be Vinyl Wrapped steel railings. This form of porch railing is also very durable, very sturdy, and maintenance free, as other, the difference is the actual railing and base rail are formed steel with a very thin, preformed vinyl wrapped around.
All products may be combined with floor to ceiling support post, as shown, along with providing a fully maintenance free composite porch railing design.
All three type of vinyl and composite porch and stair railing are sturdy and maintenance free however, there is a great difference in material cost which may range between $22.00 - $35.00 per running foot of railing. he reason for such a great difference is that individual manufacturers produce difference types of base mount kits, post sleeves and connector hardware. The running foot cost includes post, connector, screws, base cover for the post along with decorative post toppers and the sealant to secure.
So the above cost reference is an average cost based on all composite and vinyl porch stair railing that we have provided and installed throughout NJ. PA.
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Tile Shower Design Tile Bathroom Shower Remodeling, Design and Renovations
Tile shower Patterns and design
Custom tile installation Tile Shower & Bath Designs
Custom tile installation Tile Shower & Bath Designs
Adding ceramic or porcelain tile to your bath can richly enhance the beauty and value of you home and bath areas.
With an industry that is so versatile and creative you could literally burn out trying to select the right patterns, styles and materials for your home. Since the industry has expanded material cost have drastically lowered making it very affordable to complete your project.
Cost average - As a rule of thumb to establish a quick idea of what your project may cost I like to use a realistic cost per square foot to establish a budget. $10.00 per sq ft. can give you a project cost projection. Broken down as follows $2 per sq ft. for backer board and screws. $2 per sq ft for Fortified mortar (thin Set) $4. per sw ft for actual ceramic tile (this will vary upon your selection). $2 per sq ft. for grout, grout sealer, sealant, dehazer and cleaner.
If you are installing self this allows for minor tools rentals such as a wet cutting saw, mixers, trowels floats etc...assuming you don't own all the tools.
There are many different types of tile from ceramic, porcelain, composite or stone to name a few. Once your decide on the look you wish to create....shop around for the best deal. Pricing is pretty competitive.
Below are a few ideals to help or stimulate your minds ideas.
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| Tile shower pattern is 48" Height |
Tile Shower Patterns
Ceramic Bathroom Tile Shower Patterns Design - ceramic tile can range from fairly cheap to very expensive and it is the classic choice. Tile is made of clay, shale or porcelain and is formed and fired at very high temperatures until it hardens.Layout your pattern in the store. his can give you a great perception as to the final installation. Take pictures of your designs and share with others for ideals.
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2 tile shower corner shelves installed
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Grout is the material used to fill the spaces between the tiles. Make sure you apply sealers to grout lines in areas of heavy wear like countertops. Sealers will also preserve grout colors. The right color will enhance the tile shower design.
Several techniques can be used to create a professional look of the installation.
- Preview videos of tile installation
- Preview videos of cutting tile (basic very easy with the proper tool)
- Level line the area where you're applying tile.
- Consider starting in the dead center of the field
- So if your tiling a show...there are 3 walls to consider. Left right and rear. Find dead center on the rear wall and start left and toward the right from that point. The end result is that the left side and right side of the rear wall will match. The same tile cut size ending left will also end right. (symmetry).
- Another big technique - corning bending or folding to complete a continuous pattern.
- This is simply applying the end cut off from the rear wall (left or right) and continuing the pattern on the right wall or left, which direction you'reworking. The idea is to make the appear to fold at the corner. In the photo below if you could imaging laying the wall flat on the floor....there would be a constant uninterrupted pattern.
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| Tile Corner flow |
Here Corner shelving was installed. The lower shelve is directly inline with the tile bead which is utilized for tile shower pattern separation.
Mid way the same 6" x 6" tile is turned diamond to add flare and to break up a dull tradition appearance.
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| Perfection in tile shower design |
Stone Bathroom Tile Shower pattern Designs (marble, granite, brick, slate, onyx, travertine and limestone) - this tile can be beautiful, very strong, durable in high-traffic areas, it will last a long time, is low maintenance and easy to clean. However, it is expensive, it's a cold material, can be slippery and absorbs stains easily.
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| Wrapping corner tile shower design |
As shown, the corner of the shower, as with all corners reflect a wrap effect. It almost appears the a flat wall was folded with the tile already installed creating an uninterrupted flow.
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| Multi color glass mosaic accent tile |
Wow, nice choice here. 6/6 tile with separation bead under matching chair rail and two 1x1" mixed color glass mosaic tiles. Grout is a shade of almond to compliment the tile and enhance the beauty of the finished tile.
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| Custom Tile Shower design |
The finished tile shower design has a clear glass sliding door installed which creates an open view to enhance appearance and presents a larger, less constricting appearance.
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| matching tile flooring |
The ceramic tile flooring is matching quality, design and color sized at 12" square. Grout is a match to the wall grout. Custom Swanstone cultured vanity
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