Where to place rooflights and glass doors in extension?
Ollie Chambers
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Comments (7)If you speak to Martin tomorrow either on his mobile 07802401550 or the number from the website http://www.eurodesignglazing.co.uk he will endeavour to assist you with all your glazing requirements. Thanks, Matt....See MoreExtensions: glass box or traditional?
Comments (6)Horses for courses here I think. Where an extension to a traditional building is at rear ground level, I have no strong preference as between traditional materials, conservatory, or glass extension - and am planning a glass extension to the back of my Victorian house. Once you get higher up, or with something visible from the road, then I am strongly in favour of the traditional look with as much care as possible being taken to make the extension look as if it was always part of the building. I am aware that "reproduction" is sometimes considered a rude word, and also of the school which considers good modern design in an extension preferable to reproduction, and tends to equate glass with good modern design. In my view, that is not always the case. As a rule of thumb (but subject to the requirements of the particular site), I would prefer to see modern design in clearly visible extensions to older buildings confined to larger, usually non-domestic, sites....See MoreDoor dilemma for rear extension
Comments (11)Hi Lisa For a good example of what your intended drawings above may look like our project on Hatcham Park Road used a similar bifold + window design: For a south facing property you definitely do need to think about solar gain. Any glazing you chose should have a Solar Control Coating on it no matter how large you ultimately choose to have the opening. This will reduce the amount of solar radiation that can come through the glazing and reduce that overheating. For a 2.4m wide door opening a bi-folding door system will give you a lot of framework. In that width you could easily have a double door opening (or french door) for more glass + less frame + keeping the opening size as planned. We have this size French Door on show at our showroom in Amersham if you wanted to get a feel as to how big the door leafs would be If you were to choose a larger/full width glass opening your choice between sliding and bifolds will be a personal choice on design. Bifold doors = more frame but you have the option to open the whole expanse in the summer. Sliding doors = less frame, floor to ceiling glass. They create a seamless indoor outdoor design even when the doors are closed. But when open you will only get 2/3 of the opening clear. Any advice needed on the glass doors or windows let us know....See Morewindow advice on south facing extension...
Comments (23)Hi Tani Our garden is west facing & we have a window either side of the bifolds. We chose not to have roof openings to avoid extra heat from the sun. We are also considering adding an pergola/awning or something similar so that we can have the blinds open in summer without the hot sun streaming in. I am not a fan of hot weather (hence the integral blinds & air con) so avoid it as much as possible. I’m a bit confused what you mean about access to the traffic door...ours is by the kitchen end & is ideal. I’ve added a few pics so you can see our set up....See MoreEllie
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