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With spring comes the ability to get outdoors and enjoy the sun. It is the ideal time for many homeowners to start working on home improvement projects. With the weather still cool but longer days, it is easier to get in those extra tasks to prepare your home for the summer months. What should you do during the spring months

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Your home’s window installation is coming up soon, but is your home ready? Preparing for your upcoming window upgrade is important. Most likely, your window installers have already described some of the most important things that need to be done in order to prepare your home for window installation successfully. In addition to their suggestions, these tips can help you

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ProVia entry doors offer a number of benefits over traditional wooden versions. They are resistant to insects and rot, can provide better insulation, and generally have longer lifespans. The details of the benefits vary slightly depending on which type of door you get. ProVia Fiberglass Entry Doors Thanks to advanced manufacturing methods, these doors look almost the same as wooden

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Tampa may be a peaceful place most of the time, but occasionally we are impacted by tropical storms that can cause serious property damage. It’s important to do everything you can to protect yourself from the impacts of storms! Hopefully you already have hurricane impact windows, but do you have hurricane impact doors? If not, you should. Benefits of Hurricane

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When you install dual pane windows in your home, you’ll be faced with a choice: air-filled, or argon-filled? Making the decision to install windows filled with argon gas can be difficult, especially if you’re not aware of the benefits and how this useful product can affect you at home. Knowing the benefits of argon gas in window panes and how

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Have the doors in your home seen better days? Are you looking for a quick-and-easy renovation idea that can add tangible value to your property? Whether you are looking to simply improve your home for aesthetic reasons or you wish to build value, the team at FAS Windows & Doors can help! As the leading bulk supplier of French doors

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Windows can be some of the most neglected areas of a home when it comes to décor. But you can avoid drab windows with the same forethought you put into the rest of your home’s style. Here are the biggest 2021 home window trends you should know. The first consideration is to go beyond simple window coverings to actual window

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Almost every week, the news has coverage of devastating storms all around the country. According to the Congressional Budget Office, storm damage has an average national cost of $54 billion. Damage from flooding and high winds costs the most to repair. To minimize the damage from the storms, residences and businesses turn to products like impact windows. However, before investing

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Patio doors add both a practical and aesthetic aspect to your home. Picking one out seems like it would be straightforward, but most homeowners quickly find out there are many choices and factors to consider. Today, we’ve got some tips to help you choose the right patio doors for your home. How Do You Envision Your Patio Door’s Purpose? A

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According to the United States Department of Energy, nearly 25% to 30% of all heat gain and loss comes as a result of inefficient windows and doors. Here in Central Florida, rising temperatures during summer and warmer-than-average months during winter mean that homeowners need to take great care that their windows are in proper shape. To best prepare your home

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Property owners who live in Florida or other storm-prone areas know they need to invest in quality preventatives to avoid injury and ensure their homes aren’t seriously damaged. Impact windows are a popular choice because they are specially engineered to withstand high speed winds. With Florida’s history of hurricanes and tropical storms – as you know, some of them have

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The start of the Atlantic hurricane season is right around the corner. While the predictions of how many named storms will occur slightly vary amongst experts, one point they all agree on is that there will be an active hurricane season in 2021. The time to prepare for a potential hurricane is now. Don’t wait until an imminent storm is

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Hurricane windows are designed to withstand impacts from heavy, fast-moving debris. As a consumer, your job is to identify and purchase the impact windows that are best for your home. This can be challenging because there are so many choices. At FAS Windows & Doors, we provide only the best impact hurricane window brands for our customers, but trying to

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In the Miami-Dade area, building codes require that openings in commercial and residential buildings be protected from wind-borne debris caused by hurricanes. While some homeowners rely on shutters to protect their windows, others install impact windows because they also provide protection from intruders. Impact windows are also an attractive feature to home buyers, which makes them even more valuable than

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COVID-19 has affected everything, including how we shop for windows and doors. You can still replace your home’s windows, doors and other fixtures, and you can still build a new construction home with stylish and functional features, but the process may be changed over previous years. Knowing how the industry has been impacted by the pandemic can help you plan

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In hurricane-prone areas of Florida, there are multiple ways to protect windows from high winds and flying debris during hurricanes. Some homeowners simply nail plywood to their windows every time their home is threatened by a hurricane. Others choose to install hurricane shutters, which can be rolled down over the windows to protect the glass from flying debris. Homeowners who

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Replacing all windows in a building is an expensive and time-consuming prospect – and one that the weather may not allow. However, windows are also a key feature when it comes to insulation and saving energy, and the wrong kind of windows can cost a building or home a lot when it comes to cooling and heating bills (while wearing

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Impact-resistant windows are an important feature in Florida homes. Tropical storms and hurricanes have the wind power to lift heavy objects and send them hurtling through the air, at times straight at your house. Should an object like a tree branch, a street sign, or a piece of your landscaping hit your home’s windows, the glass must be capable of

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Before you can purchase new windows for your home, taking measurements can help you find and price a product of the proper dimensions. Measuring windows for replacement is not as simple or straightforward as it sounds, so if you’ve never done it before, getting proper guidance is important. Below, we’ve listed the steps to measure your home for new windows.

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10 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Windows Windows only last so long. Typical windows, when well-maintained, last for about 30 years. When their service life is up, old windows can cost you money, decrease property value, and negatively affect your home’s curb appeal. If you’re wondering whether it’s time to replace your windows, watch for the following 10 signs

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