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Porch Screens

All of the pleasures of outdoors with none of the inconveniences are provided in a screen-enclosed porch. The balmy summer evenings can be fully enjoyed, free from troublesome insects. Awnings or roll shades make the screen porch a pleasant retreat on hot afternoons, and the very …

Combination Door & Screen

Editor’s Comment: Doors and screens have come a long way since this book was written. The materials are better and things like double pane glass are available. I love the comment about “Change can be made easily in a few minutes.” That’s …

Combination Door & Screen

THE recognized convenience of combination doors is reflected in the popular demand.

Cheaper than separate screen and storm door, as there is only one door to hang and one set of hardware. No large bulky door to take down and store away.

Each door furnished …

Combination Door U758

FUEL is getting higher priced each year and every effort to save heat and ward off cold is real economy. A combination door will soon pay for itself in fuel savings besides guarding the health of the family. Quickly changed from storm to screen door.

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Combination Doors U764

THESE are “all season” doors, for once they are fitted and hung, it is only necessary to remove the sash panel and insert screen panel to make it an attractive screen door. Change can be made in a few minutes. Screen panel for U766 is …

Storm Sash Windows

Editor’s Comment: I grew up calling them storm windows, not storm sash. In any case, the insulation value of a dead air space has been known for a long time.

HOLD your hand close to an unprotected window in zero weather and …

Storm Windows (Sash)

A HOUSE equipped with storm sash will require much less heat to keep it comfortable in winter and the saving in fuel alone will soon pay their cost. These designs are used for cottage windows or pairs of casement sash. Also used for enclosing porches …

Storm Doors

THESE substantially constructed storm doors arc used principally on grade and rear entrances. Glass in 11795 can be clear or semi-obscure like designs on page 318. Clear glass furnished unless otherwise ordered.

Design 11790 can also be used as inside cellar or attic door, or in other places where …