Tip of the Day
Recent Tips of the Day
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Rough Openings
For Kolbe's wood windows, the standard rough opening dimensions are meant to maintain 1/4" space between the window and building structure. When ordering units with installation clips, increase your rough opening to 1/2" on the sides, top & bottom of the unit.
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Universal Design Options for Swinging Doors
Kolbe swinging doors are available with a taller bottom rail to meet ADA requirements. Low profile sills are available with or without a thermal break. Learn more about Universal Design options.
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Be Secure with Fresh Air
Sash limiters are available for double hung windows to allow fresh air into your home while safely restricting the opening.
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Custom Shapes
Incorporate a custom shape into your window plans. Imagine the impact of a custom clover leaf, trapezoid, pentagon, or star. Custom windows are a welcome challenge at Kolbe!
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Nailing fin security
When installing Kolbe units windows with a nailing fin, always confirm that the corner gussets are in place and secure. If you've misplaced those that were shipped with the windows, installation instructions are available online.
