Problems and Solutions

Interior Window Upgrade Projects

1 month ago

by chad in Advantages Of Using Fypon, Problems and Solutions, Residential Interior, Tips for Enhancing the Home

Instead of looking “out” your windows, try looking “at” them. If your home’s window interiors could use some enhancements, try these fast and easy out-of-the-box-and-onto-the-house projects using decorative urethane millwork pieces from Fypon, LLC.

Lightweight yet durable, low-maintenance Fypon^® pieces are ideal for simple window upgrade projects. No special skills are needed; just let your imagination guide you to upgrading the windows in your home.

Project 1 – Create a unique window treatment by installing a pair of brackets on either side of a window. Insert a lightweight dowel rod through the bracket openings and drape with fabric for a fast and easy decorative window treatment.

Project 2 – Top off interior windows with a pediment above a window surround. Be bold and add a rams head, sunburst, peaked cap or acorn pediments.

Project 3 – Accent geometric-shaped windows in the home with a one-piece trim surround. Enhance with a keystone at the top of the window.

Project 4 – Jazz up your windows by adding a stylized window crossette system to surround a window. Order a matching header, sill and pilaster set. The bump-out texture and design at the top of the window makes the results outstanding.

Check our next blog post for 3 more interior window project ideas.

Fypon pieces come pre-primed, ready for installation. All products need to be glued and nailed or screwed to the wall, then painted to your preference. To locate the closest Fypon dealer to you and learn more about Fypon products, visit http://www.fypon.com/dealerlocator/.

Fypon® offers thousands of decorative millwork elements in a variety of architectural styles to enhance the interior and exterior of America’s homes. Each piece is crafted from tough, weather-proof, high-performance materials that are resistant to decay, insect infestation and water damage for long-lasting beauty and low maintenance. Part of consumer products company Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE: FBHS), Fypon, LLC is owned by Therma-Tru Corp. For additional information, call 800-446-3040 or visit www.fypon.com.

Sorry Woody….

2 months ago

by chad in Advantages Of Using Fypon, Problems and Solutions, Residential Exterior

One of the best features of Fypon exterior trim is that it’s impervious to insects, including termites. Woodpeckers love to go after wood because they can hear insects nestled deep within it. I have experienced pesty woodpeckers pecking on my house and they can prove to be a formidable opponent. I even tried a fake owl on the roof to get rid of them. Polyurethane products do not attract insects because there is nothing yummy inside for them to munch on. If there are no insects inside then likewise there is nothing tasty for woodpeckers and other insect eaters to snack on.

Why else choose Fypon? The process of molding polyurethane allows for distinct lines and details that give you the true look of traditional wood, with virtually no maintenance required. No constant painting, no necessary sealing due to weather wear and tear. Going beyond traditional style, the molding process allows for much more intricate detailing than found on today’s pieced-together wood trims, corbels and brackets.

Whether your project calls for traditional, deco or modern design, Fypon low maintenance crossheads, trims, brackets and pilasters are the decorative millwork solution.

An Old House Gets a New Door

2 months ago

by chad in Advantages Of Using Fypon, Historic Renovation, Problems and Solutions, Residential Exterior, Tips for Enhancing the Home

Mark Clement from MyFixitUpLife checks down professional-grade techniques for safely installing a new door in an old house, and increasing the energy efficiency of the entire room. Framing, insulation, plumbing, electric and a period appropriate Fypon trim package make this Therma-Tru fiberglass door replacement an awesome up-fit.

Video: Making a Grand Entrance on a 100-year-old home

2 months ago

by chad in Advantages Of Using Fypon, Historic Renovation, Problems and Solutions, Residential Exterior, Tips for Enhancing the Home

Mark & Theresa Clement of MyFixitUpLife recently replaced the original door on their 100+ year-old American Foursquare.

Theresa had been holding on to the original door, as it has charmed her with the original mail slot, but when Mark pointed out that they could see outside when the door was closed, she finally agreed it was time to make the smart move to and energy efficient door from Therma-Tru.

But instead of just replacing the door, they upgraded. Mark decided on a fiberglass door, and Theresa chose Loch blue with bright white Fypon molding to make their old doorway into a grand new entrance.