North Hampshire Lifestyle Mar - Apr 2020

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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... 28
Roof Lanterns and Skylights Compared to windows of the same surface area, skylights and roof lanterns can increase light in a room by up to five times. They are particularly good in extensions and for channelling light to darker corners of the home and adding opportunities for ventilation. These additions are no longer considered just a luxury and can be used in a wide variety of scenarios: • In a loft extension, tucked beneath sloped rooflines, the presence of skylights may spell the difference between a bright, friendly space and a murky cave. • In a home built between closely adjoining neighbouring houses where overlooking might be an issue, skylights may be the best solution for introducing good natural light into rooms. • In a single storey house build or extension, built with an open floor plan, skylight shafts can bring much needed natural light into the centre of large spaces. Many of the issues experienced in the past of rooms overheating or being hard to clean have been mediated with a tranche of new technology, including glass panels with heat regulatory and storage abilities and self-cleaning glass. SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION? In a single storey house build or extension, built with an open floor plan, skylight shafts can bring much needed natural light into the centre of large spaces. Energy Efficiency Our homes are one of the biggest energy wasters out there and traditionally windows are the biggest energy leakage point, so with any renovation, it can really pay to invest in glass tech to ensure the best temperature regulation - creating huge savings down the line. We all know that double glazing is much more efficient than single, but newer technologies like triple glazing are making windows nearly as efficient at energy retention as the walls they are installed within. As well as the glass, it is important to do you research into frames and opt for the most airtight models. With great green credentials, triple glazed units have the added benefits of better thermal comfort, noise reduction and a reduced risk of condensation between panes – so for the self-builder or home improver looking for a premium finish with added benefits, it’s a natural choice. 29
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