Repair guides
Plain answers for the problems we get called about most: what's going on, what you can safely check yourself, and when it's a job for us.
Sliding doors
- Sliding glass door won't slide, or is hard to openWhy a sliding glass door sticks, drags or won't slide, what you can check yourself, and when the rollers or track need a repair.
- Sliding glass door won't lock or latchWhy a sliding glass door won't latch or lock, how to line up the latch and keeper, and when the lock itself needs replacing.
- Sliding glass door came off its trackWhat to do when a sliding glass door jumps off its track, how to make it safe, and why it keeps happening.
- Sliding door roller replacementHow to tell when sliding door rollers need replacing, what the job involves, and how to find rollers that fit your door.
Windows and glass
- Broken window seal and fog between the panesWhy double-pane windows fog between the panes, whether a broken seal can be fixed, and how replacing just the glass unit works.
- Cracked window: what to do and how it's fixedWhat to do about a cracked window pane, how to stop it spreading for now, why some cracks appear on their own, and when glass must be replaced.
- Tempered glass replacementWhat tempered glass is, where building code requires it, why it can't be cut to size, and how a replacement panel is ordered.
Commercial doors
- Door closer leaking oilWhy a door closer leaks oil or hydraulic fluid, why adjusting it won't help, and what replacing the closer involves.
- Door closer stuck open or won't close all the wayWhy a commercial door closer stays open or won't close fully, how hold-open arms work, and when the closer needs adjusting or replacing.
- Commercial door closer adjustmentHow the sweep, latch and backcheck valves on a commercial door closer work, how to adjust them safely, and when a closer needs replacing.
- Panic bar repair: won't latch, sticks or won't unlockCommon panic bar and exit device problems, from doors that won't latch to bars that stick, and when a panic bar needs repair or replacement.
- Storefront door lock replacementHow aluminum storefront door locks work, why the key turns but the bolt won't throw, and how a replacement lock or cylinder is matched.
Storms and insurance
- Does insurance cover broken windows?When homeowners and business insurance usually cover broken windows, from storms to break-ins, what to document, and how the deductible affects it.
- Hail damage to windowsCan hail break house and storefront windows, what hail damage looks like, what to check after a storm, and how to protect windows from hail.