A door that won’t latch is a door whose latch bolt no longer lines up with the opening in the strike plate on the frame. The cause is almost always one of four things: a misaligned strike plate, sagging or worn hinges, a swollen or shifted frame, or a failing...
A sliding patio door that is hard to open is almost always caused by one of three things: worn or damaged rollers underneath the door panel, a dirty or bent track, or a door that has shifted out of alignment in its frame. The good news is that a stiff, grinding, or...
Patio doors define how your home connects to its outdoor space. They control how much natural light enters a room, how easily you move between inside and outside, how much wall space they consume, and how well they insulate against Ottawa’s temperature extremes....
Your entry door is your home’s first line of defence. While most homeowners focus on the door itself, its material and appearance, the security features built into and around the door often matter more than the panel. A beautiful solid door with a weak lock in a...
Your entry door handles more punishment than almost any other component of your home. It endures thousands of openings and closings each year, absorbs direct weather exposure, maintains a thermal barrier between conditioned interior air and Ottawa’s temperature...
Energy-Saving Windows and Doors: A Smart Investment for Ottawa Homeowners No one wants to pay extra to heat or cool their home. Non-insulated windows and doors cause air leaks, making it harder to maintain a constant temperature indoors. Your thermostat has to work...
