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What New Windows Can Do for Your Home
How new windows can bring beauty, comfort and big energy savings to your home
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If you want to update the look and feel of your home, a good place to start is with the windows. Updated frames and glazing can make your property look fresh and finished, and by ensuring your windows are energy-efficient, you’ll also save money on your heating bills.
Find out how new windows can have a big impact on your home both practically and aesthetically with help from the experts at Anglian Home Improvements.
Find out how new windows can have a big impact on your home both practically and aesthetically with help from the experts at Anglian Home Improvements.
Add a New Design Dimension
The style of window you choose for your home can have a huge impact on the look of the property, both outside and in. By updating your window frames you’ll give your home a fresh new look that’ll enhance the whole building. It’s important to choose the right windows for your style of property, so that they complement the look of the building rather than fight against it. For example, a cottage style window will work well for a traditional country look, while a casement frame will go with just about any style of property.
Choose your details. Don’t forget, there are more colour options for your frames than white. For a sophisticated, modern look you could go for a darker shade, such as anthracite grey, or sage green to inject colour. The fittings will also have an impact, so choose straight chrome handles on a modern home, or go for an ornate design on a period property.
The style of window you choose for your home can have a huge impact on the look of the property, both outside and in. By updating your window frames you’ll give your home a fresh new look that’ll enhance the whole building. It’s important to choose the right windows for your style of property, so that they complement the look of the building rather than fight against it. For example, a cottage style window will work well for a traditional country look, while a casement frame will go with just about any style of property.
Choose your details. Don’t forget, there are more colour options for your frames than white. For a sophisticated, modern look you could go for a darker shade, such as anthracite grey, or sage green to inject colour. The fittings will also have an impact, so choose straight chrome handles on a modern home, or go for an ornate design on a period property.
Boost Efficiency
Your windows can have a huge effect on how warm or cold your home feels, and so if you want to be energy efficient, it’s crucial you get your glazing right. Choose glass that’s been rated by the British Fenestration Rating Council and for the warmest option, go for either A, A+ or A++ to ensure it’s as energy efficient as possible. Windows are tested to see how well they prevent heat loss and keep draughts out, as well as how much of the sun’s natural energy they absorb. Whether you choose double glazing, triple glazing or secondary glazing depends on how much warmth, security and noise reduction you need.
Your frame choice can also play a part, as both wood and uPVC are available with A-rated glazing. However, if you’re looking for something with added warmth, it’s best to opt for uPVC frames to go with A+ and A++ rated glazing.
Let in some air. It’s also important to keep your home well ventilated, so a design that can be opened easily is a good choice. Tilt and turn can be opened slightly inwards to allow a small amount of fresh air to circulate during the colder months, whereas casement windows will allow you to open your home up to the outdoors.
Your windows can have a huge effect on how warm or cold your home feels, and so if you want to be energy efficient, it’s crucial you get your glazing right. Choose glass that’s been rated by the British Fenestration Rating Council and for the warmest option, go for either A, A+ or A++ to ensure it’s as energy efficient as possible. Windows are tested to see how well they prevent heat loss and keep draughts out, as well as how much of the sun’s natural energy they absorb. Whether you choose double glazing, triple glazing or secondary glazing depends on how much warmth, security and noise reduction you need.
Your frame choice can also play a part, as both wood and uPVC are available with A-rated glazing. However, if you’re looking for something with added warmth, it’s best to opt for uPVC frames to go with A+ and A++ rated glazing.
Let in some air. It’s also important to keep your home well ventilated, so a design that can be opened easily is a good choice. Tilt and turn can be opened slightly inwards to allow a small amount of fresh air to circulate during the colder months, whereas casement windows will allow you to open your home up to the outdoors.
Improve How You Use Your Home
The right windows can make life easier and more comfortable for you at home. Take cleaning for example – you don’t want to spend hours washing your windows, but at the same time it’s lovely to have sparkling glass and frames for the sunlight to stream through. Make sure you choose good quality windows that are designed to be easy to clean, with wipeable frames and glazing. A tilt and turn model, for example, allows easy access to the outside surface to make cleaning fast and simple.
Add some privacy. If you’d like to obscure the view from outside your home, while still letting in plenty of light, consider an etched, or coloured glass option. There are so many designs available, that it’s easy to find something that not only gives you privacy, but also adds an element of beauty to your home.
The right windows can make life easier and more comfortable for you at home. Take cleaning for example – you don’t want to spend hours washing your windows, but at the same time it’s lovely to have sparkling glass and frames for the sunlight to stream through. Make sure you choose good quality windows that are designed to be easy to clean, with wipeable frames and glazing. A tilt and turn model, for example, allows easy access to the outside surface to make cleaning fast and simple.
Add some privacy. If you’d like to obscure the view from outside your home, while still letting in plenty of light, consider an etched, or coloured glass option. There are so many designs available, that it’s easy to find something that not only gives you privacy, but also adds an element of beauty to your home.
Start the Installation Process
When you have an idea of the frames and glazing you’re after, it’s time to get the experts round. A good window company will offer a no-obligation quote, so you can make a decision from there. You’ll need to think about planning permission when you’re looking at new windows, as some older properties are subject to conservation laws to make sure everything is in keeping with the style of the home. A good firm should be able to do the research for you, hiring a surveyor to carry out a detailed survey and securing planning permission.
Get a guarantee. To ensure you feel confident about your windows, make sure your supplier offers a guarantee on both the glazing and the frames. Once they’re fitted, you want to be able to enjoy your windows for years to come.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
When you have an idea of the frames and glazing you’re after, it’s time to get the experts round. A good window company will offer a no-obligation quote, so you can make a decision from there. You’ll need to think about planning permission when you’re looking at new windows, as some older properties are subject to conservation laws to make sure everything is in keeping with the style of the home. A good firm should be able to do the research for you, hiring a surveyor to carry out a detailed survey and securing planning permission.
Get a guarantee. To ensure you feel confident about your windows, make sure your supplier offers a guarantee on both the glazing and the frames. Once they’re fitted, you want to be able to enjoy your windows for years to come.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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