Signs Your Windows Need Replacing
There are many signs your windows need replacing. While some signs are obvious, some are not. A common, yet often overlooked, sign is a high utility bill. Window issues can arise no matter how new your home is. If you’ve been thinking about replacing your windows but you’re not entirely sure it’s necessary, take a…
Read MoreWindow Terminology
Ever gone into a project and discover you just don’t know the ‘Lingo’? At Chateau Glass we do no want that to happen to you! So here are the basic parts of a new unmounted window.
Read MoreAdvantages of Vinyl Replacement Windows
There are many advantages to replacement vinyl windows in Colorado – they’re affordable, they help to lower your utility bills, come in a variety of styles, and are relatively low-maintenance. You can also find them everywhere, such as your local hardware store. Although vinyl itself is not recyclable, vinyl windows are re-usable if they still…
Read MoreAdvantages and Disadvantages of Aluminum Replacement Windows
Aluminum windows are windows made with an aluminum frame, instead of a vinyl or wood frame. Aluminum framed windows are most often used in commercial applications, such as in commercial buildings and business storefronts. Commercial builders prefer aluminum framed windows as they are stronger, more durable, and last longer than other window frames. Aluminum is…
Read MoreCustom 3-Panel Frameless Shower Enclosure Installation in Windsor, CO
We recently (April 30, 2018) completed this beautiful custom 3-panel frameless shower enclosure installation in Windsor CO. It features a curb and a return panel, also called an ‘end panel’. (The return panel is the piece of shower glass that returns to the wall or another piece of glass to complete the shower enclosure.) The…
Read MoreSemi-Frameless Shower Install in Fort Collins, CO
We completed this semi-frameless shower install for a customer in Fort Collins, CO in December 2017. The kit is from Arizona Shower Door. The hardware is oil-rubbed bronze metal. These semi-frameless shower kits are a good option for those looking to replace their bathtub with a glass enclosure and save a little money. It looks…
Read MoreReplaced Hail Damaged Windows in Aurora, CO
Here are some photos of new vinyl windows we installed in Aurora, Colorado. These replacement vinyl windows look the same as the previous ones, per the homeowner’s request. The previous windows had been badly damaged by hail. As with the old windows, these new windows are vinyl with a Prairie grille. Some of the new…
Read MoreFort Collins Vinyl Window Replacement
Here are some vinyl window replacements in Fort Collins, Colorado, we installed in September 2015. The previous windows were worn-out aluminum that wouldn’t open or close. They were replaced with PlyGem (now Simonton) Cutting Edge II vinyl windows, beige in color, and boasting a .29 U-value. U-factor is a rating system that measures the energy…
Read MoreWindow Replacement in Platteville, CO
We completed this wood to vinyl window replacement in Platteville, CO in just 1 day. It involved 12 windows and 1 patio door. The original wood windows were rotten, inoperable and leaked. They were replaced with new energy-efficient Plygem (now Simonton) Cutting Edge II Dual Low-E vinyl windows. Wood Windows Wood windows have many advantages.…
Read More2 Frameless Shower Enclosures Installed in Windsor, Colorado
This past weekend (June 2, 2015) we installed two frameless shower enclosures in Windsor, Colorado. These were in a new custom house with excellent tile work. Both enclosures featured a door and inline panel. The primary shower enclosure is a steam shower with a 95 1/2″ tall door and inline panel! It included oil rubbed…
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