Notes on windows & doors
Practical guides for homeowners and builders in the Seattle area.
Comparisons
Thermally broken vs standard aluminum windows: what's the difference?
What a thermal break is, why plain aluminum frames frost and sweat, and what thermally broken aluminum windows change for a Seattle home.
6 min
Seattle homes
Window condensation in Seattle: what it means and what to do
Why windows sweat in a Seattle winter, which condensation is normal, how to cut it with ventilation, and when the window itself is the problem.
8 min
Care & repair
Foggy window glass: repair or replace?
Fog between the panes means a failed glass seal. Here's when to replace just the glass unit, when to replace the window, and what defogging can't fix.
7 min
Care & repair
How to adjust a tilt-and-turn window that drags or won't lock
Tilt-and-turn window dragging, hard to lock or drafty? How to diagnose it, adjust hinges and locking cams safely, and when to call a pro.
9 min
Guides
How tilt-and-turn windows work
How a tilt-and-turn window works: the handle positions, the hardware inside the sash, why it seals so well, and how to use it safely.
7 min