Metal-frame windows are in. 5 things to know before you choose the modern staple. ... They hold up well, although iron requires painting maintenance or powder coating to protect it from rust.

Diving into the process of separating and welding a 1.27 x 1.32 iron window frame. Whether you're a beginner or someone with ...

Most often this shows up as a powdery residue, not flaking. Sanding with 120-grit sandpaper would work if the frames were smooth, but many aluminum window frames are textured, often with fine grooves.

Q My house has a lot of wood-framed windows. Every spring, I have to check for peeling paint on the outside frames, especially the sills. I use good paint, but it only lasts a couple of years on ...

A 500 year process of technical refinement has seen metal window frames go through a variety of permutations, from easily-stolen lead to classical wrought iron and modern aluminium.