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Replacement of utility window to aluminium French doors

Sheerwater Glass

4 years ago

Our adventurous client wished to change the window in their dark utility room for new contemporary aluminium french doors to allow more light into the house and so they could see from the kitchen into their beautiful garden.

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OWLarchitecture.com
4 years ago
Hi, Its a shame you did not have photos that actually showed this...
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