Can Modern Glazing Work on a Victorian Terrace in Bath? Modern glazing can work on a Victorian terrace in Bath when the design responds to the house, its setting and the purpose of the proposed opening. Improving the performance of retained windows is a different decision from introducing contemporary glazing in an addition. Both can […]
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Nov
Nov
Will UK Homes Need Shutters Like Southern Europe? External shading deserves greater consideration in UK homes, but that does not mean every house will need shutters. The useful question is whether a particular room needs better control of sunlight, and which practical measure suits its windows, occupants and architecture. Shutters are one option within that […]
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Nov
Nov
Choosing Windows for a Wiltshire Home: What the Local Climate Means Choosing windows for a Wiltshire home means balancing winter comfort, summer sunlight, weather exposure and ventilation. Local climate information helps establish the questions, but it cannot identify one suitable frame material or glazing package for the whole county. The actual building, its surroundings and […]
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Oct
Oct
How Do You Keep a Bedroom Cool With Big Windows? Keeping a bedroom cool with big windows usually requires a combination of suitable shading, practical ventilation and an appropriate glazing specification. Start by understanding when heat enters and why it remains at bedtime, rather than assuming the glass needs replacing. A bedroom needs more than […]
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Sep
Sep
1. Identify the dark part of the plan An extension often gains daylight at its outer edge while leaving the original rooms behind it darker. Before choosing roof glazing, it is worth locating the part of the plan that most needs help. The answer may be above the new dining table, but it may equally […]
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Aug
The Problem Usually Starts With a Good Idea Rooflight overheating rarely begins with an obviously unreasonable design decision. More often, it begins with something entirely desirable: a brighter interior, a stronger connection with the sky and more daylight reaching parts of a home that conventional windows cannot easily serve. Consider a typical contemporary extension. Large […]