As most homeowners know, having window screens installed during the spring and summer months is essential to enjoy the fresh air while not letting all the bees and flies in the home. However, over time, the screens will begin to wear out. For many homeowners fixing a screen may seem like a task for the … Continue reading
What is a Welt Cord? The edging seams of a cushion emphasize its silhouette and add strength to its frame. This edging, which is a cord, is made in varying degrees of thicknesses. This will depend upon its type: Tinsel, fabric, string, or elastic, string, thing or twisted material. This cording work also serves to … Continue reading
Repairing Screens Sometimes screens can be repaired using old spline. At other times the spline is in too bad of a shape. You can make a whole new screen or replace it with something easily available. Splining comes in many sizes and shapes, but most hardware stores have a limited supply. A screening spline is … Continue reading
Welting and cording are interchangeable terms in upholstery. They are both sewn into seams to add accents and increase overall seam durability. However, they are different in features, uses and decorative purposes. Features Of Welting And Piping In terms of features, welting or piping is a fabric-covered cord that is sewn with a fabric lip … Continue reading
Construction has shown a solid increase in the number of single-home contracts being signed compared to years before. According to Robert Dietz, the National Association of Home Builders Chief Economist, this in an indication that single-family home production should rise in 2018 as well. This forecast comes on the heels of released figures by the … Continue reading
Window screen mesh is available in several different varieties including fiberglass, solar, insect, aluminum and others. In addition to those types of screen mesh another is also available, anti-allergen window screen mesh. Blocks Over 90% of Pollens While anti-allergen screen mesh will keep out the bugs just as well or in some cases better than … Continue reading
Screen spline can be reused when repairing screens. This practice is economical and eco-friendly. However, in some cases, the spline might be in poor shape due to long-term use or accidental damage. We recommend performing repairs with all new materials or replace the existing spline with a readily available alternative. If you require a new … Continue reading
Building your window screen to renovate the look of your window is one of the best ways to revamp your home. A good window screen is something that every homeowner should look out for, considering that the windows form the focal point of your walls, and naturally, draw the most attention. To make things easier … Continue reading
For the last few years, there has been a tremendous turnaround on how door glass framing is handled. The focus has particularly been the seal between the door and glass. Unlike the earlier times where there was just one option that involved maintaining just one frame and one profile, things have now changed, and there … Continue reading
“Fenestration” is the arrangement of doors, windows and other openings on a building’s elevations. Because doors have wood encased moving parts and are constantly being opened and closed, the small issues occurring with them must be promptly addressed. If not, they’ll become major expensive problems. Identifying and handling those common problems early is the key. … Continue reading
Welt cords follow the seam of sofas, chairs, and pillows to provide a tailored look. They are simply a cord covered in fabric and include contrasting welts and self welts. A self welt is the same fabric as the upholstery while a contrasting welt is made from a different fabric. The Difference Between Cording And … Continue reading
Most homes have window screens. They are primarily used to keep out insects and other critters. However, they can get damaged and torn with time, pets and weather. How Window Screens Are Applied The screen mesh is stretched across a wooden or aluminum frame and is held in the frame by the spline, a flexible … Continue reading
If you’ve had issues with bugs coming in the sliding screen door, windows, and under doors in your home, there’s only one way to prevent this from happening. At DAPA Products, we manufacture bug flaps, and these strips help seal openings around doors and windows. They help to keep bugs from coming in. So many … Continue reading
A company that uses the best quality plastic compounds for manufacturing fenestration products such as flat screen spline, serrated screen spline, T-Spline, flat black screen spline, and so on, should be selected to provide your customers with quality end products. The door and window manufacturing facility should also use only the products from the quality … Continue reading
