Guildford Living Feb - Mar 2020

AMAZING
GLAZING
When we think about our homes, it’s really the windows
and doors that create the wow factor. We are all so
keen to flood our properties with natural light and the
constantly evolving technology in the world of glazing is
making some truly astonishing designs achievable, not to
mention more affordable than ever.
Whether you are self-building, extending or even
renovating your home, apportioning budget to windows
and doors is a savvy move. As well as making your home
more valuable - 69% of people say that light rooms make
them more inclined to buy - investing in clever glazing can
make you fall in love with your space once more.
BI-FOLD vs SLIDING
DOORS
Bi-fold:
PROS - for those looking for that wonderful sense of a
garden room that brings the outside in, bi-folds can help
create the sense of one open-plan space as the panels
fold away fully to the walls.
CONS - an expensive option - poorly constructed bi-folds
can also suffer from air-tightness issues around the joins
so do your research and get guarantees.
Sliding:
PROS - generally cheaper than bi-fold doors, sliding
doors also have fewer frame elements, meaning when
they are closed your view is less obstructed.
CONS - you won’t get the full, uninterrupted view of the
garden - instead only a portion of the doors are openable.
Bi-fold
Sliding
69% of people say that light rooms make
them more inclined to buy - investing in
clever glazing can make you fall in love with
your space once more...