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Bungalow Extension - Aluminium Bi-folds or Steel framed windows/door?
Comments (9)Hi Jonathan, A nice big span like that will really open up the extension to the outdoor space and will look amazing. Crittall will provide the style and class, and with the wide span I would look at putting maybe three sets of double doors seperated by frames so on a nice day you can open all three sets of doors and get a real link to the outside. They'll be quick and easy to shut and you can adopt just the one double door as your frequent use door if the weather is unkind. See our website for more information on Crittall Doors and Windows and download the brochures. The example photo shows two sets of double doors in frames over a six meter span. Note: One more thing to consider is the lead time - Crittall has a lead time of 16-20 weeks, so if you do plan on installing Crittall, get the order in within plenty of time. Bifolding doors do not need to look so modern and (dare I say) a bit sterile - horizontal glazing bars can provide the contemporary look if you are after the Crittall style. The big advantage of bifolds is you can get a clear 95% width opening, so in good weather, you really are at one with the outdoors. You should either look to fit an odd number of doors all folding to one side so you can have one frequent use "traffic" door, or an even number of doors split in the middle so you can have two traffic doors in the middle that act like standard patio doors. (With big span like your plans show, I'd go for the latter.) To carry off the industrial look, you would need to get bifold doors with very fine sightlines, such as Sunflex SF55, with proper horizontal glazing bars (not superficial stick on bars). See the bifolding doors available on our website. If budget is a concern (big extension projects can quickly run away with costs) then you may wish to consider something like the "Heritage Aluminium" range, which matches the contemporary style of steel windows, but comes at an aluminium price. Perhaps not quite as prestige or exquisite as steel, but a very popular product with some good advantages. The YES Glazing Solutions staff will be happy advise and assist, and we can provide a no obligation quote after a few simple questions on the telephone. I wish you the very best with what will undoubtedly be a fabulous project Jonathan....See MoreReplacement windows uPVC, aluminium; white, grey or anthracite??
Comments (9)Thanks all. That's really helpful. @bchillman5 - love your flush windows, and the astragal lines - what manufacturer are they? And you are right - it is a very similar look house, and I agree that the paler grey suits the stone better. So thank you - I am very grateful for this image. Very happy to have found this resource... now to move onto my interior design dilemmas!!...See MoreWindow type (UPVC? Aluminium) and colours
Comments (11)White windows are still the most popular, whether pvc, painted wood or aluminium. For me, just my opinion, I feel anthracite windows will soon have their day, rather like the brown windows popular in the 1980s. They are a trend unlike white which is classic. They also tend to look better with rendered walls. There is also the option of natural wood or painted windows, but I think they suit a country style house more and they are pricey. I agree with Jonathan to unify the style of the windows which will look so much smarter. I’ve had a couple of my windows updated with new uPVC and the cosiness within the room was felt immediately compared to the old ones. This picture shows how grim anthracite can look (sorry to offend!)....See Moreupvc vs aluminium windows
Comments (6)Our new single storey extension has aluminium black bifold doors and kitchen window on white render. The rest of the house including back bedrooms above the extension have 'window grey' upvc windows (its a pale to mid grey) on the original dirty red brick. We think it looks absolutely fine and that's even with two different colours. If you get the same RAL colour then it should look the same....See MorePatrina
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