You can drive down the street of nearly any suburban neighborhood and be struck by the mundane look of everything. The cookie-cutter way that neighborhoods are built using identical plans, colors, and materials. You probably wonder how half of the residents even make it home to the right house! Not so long ago, people’s homes…
When you think of forced entry, what comes to your mind? Men in black ski masks sneaking around your home in the middle of the night? Maybe trying to push up a window, and go room-by-room to find valuables, and slipping them into their pockets before stealthily slipping out into the darkness once more? Unfortunately,…
As a homeowner, you will see the hardware on interior doors every day. But, it is the entry doors that will be seen by everyone, so it makes sense that you want them to reflect you. While replacing the doors is an option when you want to change, you can also give the current doors…
No matter how strong your doors are, your house is also full of windows. Windows that could easily be smashed in with a rock, or an elbow, if an intruder was particularly determined to gain entry to your home. So, if you’re willing to put steel in your doors, why not do it with your…
When some people think of iron doors, they think of intricate scroll work and detail. To an extent, that is true. But in reality, iron doors can go beyond a classical concept; their design has moved into modern design. Today, you can find modern doors with clean lines, no frills or fuss, but beauty beyond compare. Place…
Do you want an unimpeded view of your home’s grounds without needing to drastically alter your internal climate? Meld beauty and efficiency with our Metro Steel windows. We believe a product should bring quality to both form and function, so we designed our series with powerful, European lines and energy-efficient materials. You shouldn’t have to…
When it comes to security, most homeowners focus on the door. They ask how thick it is, how hard it would be to break in, and how safe it is. The door is the shield you can hold up to keep back the world. Perhaps the most important part of a shield, though, is the…
Wrought iron doors will make your home a castle. And like any castle, it is only as good as its front gate. Over time, those gates evolved to incorporate strength, durability, and also to send a message to those on the other side. Not only about the strength of protection that kept everything safe inside,…
While you may never have heard the term before, a thermal break is something you probably use in your day-to-day life without thinking about it. You employ them in the winter when you bundle up, in the kitchen when you cook, and even in your home when you make decisions on what doors and windows…
If you own a beautiful historical home, you can still install modern windows without ruining the look of your home’s style. When chosen to match your architecture, our windows can even enhance the exterior design. Various Styles of Historical Homes Gothic — This style of architecture became popular starting in the 12th century. Arches, strongly…
