Purchasing & Import/Export

What Is a Double Door?

On a hotel project I managed, luggage carts kept scraping the walls until we switched to double doors. That one change fixed it. Small adjustments ...

Manufacturers Review

Top 7 Chinese Sliding Door Manufacturers

I remember getting a late-night message from a sourcing agent in Europe. His shipment of sliding doors was stuck at customs because the specs didn’t ...

Function & Performance

What Is a Jalousie Window?

A few years ago, I toured a school building scheduled for demolition, and the windows instantly stood out. Rows of glass slats stacked tight. They ...

Function & Performance

What Is a Right Hand Swing Door?

A few years ago, I visited a small hotel in France to review their renovation plans. The manager complained that guests kept bumping into staff ...

Function & Performance

What Is a Double Hung Window?

Years ago, I worked with a B&B owner who wanted 2 things: better airflow and easy cleaning. We looked at a dozen window styles. Nothing ...

Door Design & Ideas

Top 8 Sliding Patio Door Design Ideas

I used to work on a hotel renovation where the client couldn’t agree on a patio door style. Every sample looked off once installed. That ...

Manufacturers Review

Top 8 Residential Entry Door Manufacturers

Finding the right residential entry door supplier seemed easy when I ordered from a beautiful website, but the doors arrived weeks late. That’s when I ...

Manufacturers Review

Top 7 Residential Aluminum Window Manufacturers

Choosing residential aluminum window manufacturers can feel risky, especially if it’s your first large order. I learned the importance of choosing carefully when a bad ...

Window Design & Inspiration

7 Best Window Types for Apartment Replacements

I’ve spent years working on window projects, and I’ve learned something important some windows look nice at first but don’t hold up over time. In ...

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