When you have a large patio or deck area outside your home, you may want to opt for bi-fold doors rather than French doors or one sliding glass panel. Bi-fold doors allow you to open up that entire wall to the outside, so you'll have more fresh air and less traffic congestion when entertaining. If you're in the market for new doors for your patio, or if you are thinking of doing some renovating to your home in order to open up the entryway to the patio and are trying to decide on the right style of doors, note a few misconceptions you might have about bi-fold doors.
20 October 2017
You can have the most beautiful bathroom in the world, but if your shower glass is full of streaks, grime and limescale, the entire effect will be ruined. However, it can feel like an impossible challenge to keep shower glass sparkling unless you give up on showering altogether. Luckily, there are three clever tricks which take the effort out of maintaining clean, shiny shower glass. You won't need to scrub for hours after each shower, just make a few changes to your usual cleaning routine.
19 July 2017
Your home speaks volumes about you. Attention to minor details and the urge to make everything appealing certainly says a lot about your search for perfection. So what can you do to ordinary glass windows to ensure that they stand out from what everyone else in the neighbourhood has? The answer is rather straightforward; bring in leadlight. Leadlight is popularly referred to as stained glass. It is made by fitting pieces of glass in a lead frame, creating decorative glass panels with artistic designs and patterns.
6 June 2017
Windows are an important thing to think about when you're building or renovating your home. There are unlimited options when it comes to windows so you will always find something to suit your needs concerning budget and functionality of the windows in terms of aspects such as durability and aesthetic appeal. However, having multiple options to choose from also means the selection process may not be easy. Several things will come into play to help you settle on a window type for your home and glazing is one of them.
29 May 2017
A dark and dreary room can seem uninviting and even downright depressing and doesn't make for a good place for the family and friends to gather. However, just painting the room white and adding oversized lamps that are actually bothersome to the eyes is not always a good solution. Note a few other simple but effective ways you can add brightness and light to any space. Opt for high-gloss paint
25 May 2017
The window treatments you choose for a room, meaning the coverings for the windows, are actually very important. The right treatments can add softness and warmth to a space and make it seem cosy and inviting; however, window treatments can also easily overpower the space, clash with furniture, or make the room seem industrial an drab. Note a few tips for choosing the right window treatments for any room in your home, so you know you get something you'll love for years to come.
17 May 2017
If your residence's windows have timber framing, you may find that these frames have started to disintegrate as the years go by. The deterioration is usually caused by weathering and can manifest in various ways. Most commonly, timber frames will be affected by decay, causing the frame to feel spongy. You may also find that the frames have started to warp or crack. It is not advisable to ignore these structural damages, as the frames will gradually be losing their ability to keep your windowpanes securely in place.
16 May 2017
Bi-fold and sliding doors are a great way to combine the visibility of floor to ceiling windows with the entrance and exiting points of a door. That said, there are plenty of reasons why you'll be glad you opted for sliding doors over bi-fold, and here are just four. 1. Less Framework The main benefit of choosing sliding doors over bi-fold doors is that the former offer far superior visibility.
16 May 2017
There are various types of windows you can choose for your home. Windows may differ in the framing material but are mostly categorised depending on the mechanism of operation in terms of how they open or close. Most windows will only open in one direction. Casement windows will open to the side, while sash windows will slide either up or down. One type of window that may be less well-known to homeowners is tilt and turn windows.
16 May 2017
Although windows are in plain sight in the home, not many homeowners pay much attention to them. As long as they are streaming in natural light and keep out the elements, people tend to consider that they are working just fine. However, broken windowpanes do not exclusively cause window repairs. If you have an old home or if the window frames have become compromised, the functionality of your windows can decrease significantly.
11 May 2017