Skylights are often seen as a stylish statement on a building, but people can easily forget their sole purpose, to bring more daylight into your rooms. This in turn saves you energy because you’ll be turning your light bulbs on less frequently, but there’s more to it than that. If you’re to install skylights on …
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Why you can’t beat a bay window
Bay windows have to be my favourite type and there are many different reasons for this. You usually find them on old Victorian properties in town centres, and they not only provide exceptional amounts of light, they do it in style. Bay windows tend to include a ‘window sat’, which was always known as a …
6 Factors to Consider before Buying Skylights
Flat roof skylights let in more natural light, saving on electricity bills. They also add a contemporary look to a space, as the extra light makes an area look more spacious. Some of the common pitfalls associated with skylights include water pooling, poor quality material, leaking, air loss, UV damage to the internal fittings, and …
Decorating your windowsill
Every home has windowsills, but not every homeowner knows how to decorate them appropriately. There are lots of possibilities, and we’re going to guide you though a few options. Ornaments – These can be mistaken for clutter if they’re not chosen correctly, but you can create a nice looking windowsill with just a few decorative …
The Various Advantages of Dome Roof Light
We are used to seeing these way above our heads; too high for any drapes or curtains to keep the sun out. You’ll find them on the tops of buildings with vaulted ceilings or flat rooftops. They even show up in movies as entrances, though in the real world they aren’t generally used for that. …
Sliding and Folding Doors
Sliding and folding doors are a style of doors which allows you to collapse them down into a smaller area. This makes them an ideal addition to any room going on the veranda, as it allows you to totally open the wall of glass doors on a nice day, providing you with far greater access …
How to Save Energy With Your Windows
If you want to save energy in your home, your windows could be a good item to consider. Often they can be the source of a great deal of heat loss, especially in period or listed properties where the windows are older and have to conform to a certain style. Regardless of the kind of …
The Advantages Of Using Roof Domes Instead Of Windows
Standard windows have a lot of great features, but security and durability are not chief among them. Roof Domes are a great alternative. Made to counter many of the disadvantages of standard windows, Roof Domes are extremely tough in comparison. Made from polycarbonate, Roof Domes have an impact strength up to 250 times greater than that of glass windows. Because …