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CHOOSING THE RIGHT

WINDOWS & DOORS

FOR YOUR HOME

W

alk down any street in England and you can
others the opportunity to blend traditional and
tell, almost instinctively, whether the doors and windows of Whilst some customers follow the conservation route, for
a home really suit the structure of the building. When the contemporary styles is a serious temptation. Pairing a
windows are wrong it is blindingly obvious – but when they stunning contemporary front door with beautiful box sash
have been chosen well, or the original windows and doors windows may give the individuality that your home has
preserved, the effect is often simply beautiful. been longing for.

So what should you consider when investing in new Many options also exist to really break down the
Timber Windows? boundaries between the house and outdoor space, letting
light flood in, such as the addition of a folding sliding door
For many homeowners, restoring the integrity of the original or a smooth running patio door.
structure is paramount. When choosing windows and doors
to faithfully replicate the appearance of the building in its Time was when every window frame in sight was white.
heyday it is essential to study the size of the window Today the choice of factory applied colours and finishes
sections, ensuring that they match the proportions of the available adds a level of choice our predecessors would
original frames as closely as possible. Deep bottom rails, envy. With natural timber finishes, subtle shades of cream,
slim meeting styles and fine glazing bars are important green, blue and grey, as well as elegant black, the Timber
details. In casement windows non-opening elements should Windows colour palette can help to highlight or to blend
be glazed with dummy sashes to ensure balanced sightlines. in. Multiple colours are also possible, with the option to
The amount of glass area is important and overly bulky finish the insides of your windows and doors differently
sections should be avoided.The Timber WIndows range from the outsides. We can also colour match to leading,
provides great dimensional flexibility and a wide range of quality paint brands to complement your interior
choices to ensure traditional aesthetics are preserved, colour scheme.
whilst providing 21st century levels of comfort, security
and performance. Balancing the style, colour and choice of windows and
doors appropriately all adds up to what our trans-Atlantic
cousins call 'curb appeal' - a pleasing visual aspect for
Fungal & Insect Sealed Unit Hardware Workmanship Paint Stain
neighbours, passers-by and even future purchasers. This is
the art and hallmark of a job well done.

30 YEARS 10 YEARS 10 YEARS 10 YEARS 8 YEARS 5 YEARS
GUARANTEE GUARANTEE GUARANTEE GUARANTEE GUARANTEE GUARANTEE Timber Windows would very much welcome the
opportunity to work with you, enabling you to enhance
the value and beauty of your home through the addition of
well-chosen timber windows and doors.

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