If you're looking for a design feature to ramp up the decorative nature of your home, you need to look no farther than leadlight doors. Whether at the entrance or internally between rooms, these doors provide several benefits as outlined below. Creates A Sense Of Openness A solid opaque door forms a definite boundary in a room or home. You only need to consider how leaving an internal or entrance door open creates a sense of airiness and light.
9 April 2020
When most people think about installing a skylight, it is usually because of the extra sunlight they want to bring into a room. Some places in a home or office building are simply not suited to more windows. You may have neighbouring buildings or trees that block out light, for example. You could also be restricted as to where you can place glazing according to the local planning regulations, for example, if it meant that you would be able to invade someone else's privacy by the addition of a window.
25 March 2020
Most people have heard the term 'double glazed' in reference to windows before but without really understanding what it means. The term is a bit confusing considering the only other item that is commonly referred to as being glazed are cakes and doughnuts. Double glazed windows are very different from pastries and they can totally revolutionise your homes heating and noise insulation. There are a few key reasons why double glazed windows are better than a traditional window design.
20 March 2020
All over Australia, people are fitting new double glazing units to their home to offer better thermal insulation, to provide less noise ingress and to improve the appearance of their house. Of course, there are plenty of different framing materials you can choose for double glazed windows as well as doors. Typically, UPVC is chosen because it is a relatively inexpensive material. Wood is a traditional choice but is not so long-lasting.
19 March 2020
Although interior shutters are becoming increasingly popular throughout Australia, many homeowners still prefer the external variety. If you are thinking about new window treatments for your home, then you should certainly weigh up the merits of outdoor shutters. What is it about exterior shutters that means they are so beneficial to homeowners? Read on to find out. Better Seclusion One of the main things that people like about exterior shutters is that they afford them a great deal of privacy.
16 March 2020
Outdoor blinds are significantly different from blinds used indoors. One of the main differences between blinds meant for outdoor use and those designed for indoor use is the level of exposure to destructive elements such as the outdoor light. For this reason, outdoor blinds need to be made of a material that is sturdier for it to have proper resistance to damage as a result of constant exposure. Find out which material is best for your outdoor blinds in the below post.
13 March 2020
A large household that includes children and pets is a hive of activity. Space is at a premium, accidents are never far away and moving around the home is sometimes more challenging than it should be — especially when you or your children have friends over. But what if you replaced your standard doors with sliding doors? Would that help? It most certainly would. Sliding doors are ideal for busy homes with pets and children.
13 March 2020
