Fire repair and hardening in Lakewood, Los Angeles County
Window Replacement and Hardening in Lakewood
Lakewood window replacement with tempered dual pane glass in sound frames, flashed into the wall so heat, embers and water stay out of the house.
Windows are the part of a Lakewood house we watch most closely. A single pane in an old metal frame can crack from radiant heat during a nearby fire, and once the glass drops out, embers have an open path into a room. In a suburban inland setting, strong sun and dry wind also wear down glazing seals and the putty that holds older panes. Tempered dual pane units in a sound, flashed frame close that path.
Frame and glass
Tempered glass is far more resistant to heat than standard annealed panes, and in a dual pane unit at least one lite is tempered, which helps the window stay intact longer. Frames come in vinyl, fiberglass or aluminum clad wood. Vinyl and fiberglass hold up well under sun when the color is light. A low emissivity coating cuts the heat that builds indoors on a bright afternoon. Each unit carries a label for its glazing and performance, which the inspector reads when checking the work.
Setting it into the wall
A retrofit unit fits inside the old frame and leaves the plaster untouched. A full replacement removes the old frame, exposes the rough opening and lets us repair the sill and trimmers if they are soft. That route also allows a sloped pan under the sill and new flashing tape at the jambs and head. We discuss both methods on the visit and write the one that suits the wall into the scope. The building department for Lakewood reviews window work where a permit applies.
Work we take on in Lakewood
Every service on this list is offered here. The exterior and fire work comes first, then remodeling and new space.
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