Choosing Windows and Doors for Your New Home

No matter if you are buying or renovating, there are lots of decisions to make to ensure your new home is perfect! Building a new home, or renovating your current home, is an exciting and stressful time. It is important to understand your options and how they will affect you in the future. Your choice of windows and doors is important for both function and aesthetic. They have a direct impact on the energy efficiency and comfortability of your home.

Your home needs to suit the needs of your family. There is nothing worse than investing in products that work against you. Double glazed windows are a long-term solution to ensure your home is comfortable, safe, and sustainable. Sound too good to be true? Read on to find out all the reasons why double-glazed windows and doors are the perfect choice for your new home!

Finding the Style That Suits Your Home

Windows and doors can be more than functional. They can act as statement pieces for your facade and complete the aesthetic of your home inside and out. For this reason, it is important to consider how your new windows will look. You can choose doors and windows that suit the way you live and work in harmony with the style of your home.

For example, you may want to look at swing & slide doors or bifold doors to create an indoor-outdoor feel. These doors work especially well in modern style homes. They create a more minimalist feel with their sleek design. If you are creating a vintage aesthetic, french doors may better suit the look and feel you are going for. At Thermotek Windows and Doors, our double-glazed doors come in a range of styles including:

• Swing and slide
• Sliding
• Lift and slide
• French; and
• Entry.

No matter the type of door you need, we can find a solution for you and your home.

Windows also play a role in the style of your home, even more so when accessorised with awnings and curtains. For a modern look, horizontal windows work well. Casement windows may work better for those wanting a more timeless style.

At Thermotek, all our windows and doors have uPVC framing. uPVC framing comes in a range of colours and styles, including a wood-look texture option. When using uPVC, there is little need for maintenance, unlike timber or aluminium. You receive all the benefits of a wooden texture, with none of the work!

Benefits of Double-Glazed Windows and Doors

Double glazed windows and doors offer a plethora of benefits year-round! Not only are they energy efficient, a big positive for both the environment and your wallet. They also provide an effective noise barrier to sound pollution. uPVC double glazed windows and doors are low maintenance and durable. They provide extra security without the need for constant maintenance.

You can save up to 50% on your energy bills with insulating, uPVC, double glazed windows! Imagine what you could do with those savings year-round. Energy wastage is a real threat and contributes daily to global warming. Do your part for the planet while increasing the comfort levels of your home, with double glazing. Want to know more about how double-glazing works? Read more here!

How Size and Angles Affect Your Window Choices

The style of windows you choose needs to work with you and your home, not against it. For example, awning and casement windows open outwards. So, you need to be sure there is no outside obstruction. For example, if there are trees or other buildings close by, ensure you can open your windows around them. Or instead, choose a style that does not open outwards. Other considerations are height and size. Install necessary handles at an appropriate height. This is so you can open and close your windows with ease.

When choosing the doors to use in your home, space is sometimes overlooked. If you are opting for swing doors, be sure to consider the space needed to open and close the door. Also, consider how it might eat into the space available for furniture. If you are looking to create a cosy space, sliding doors do the job well without creating unusable space.

Creating a Comfortable Space

Your windows and doors are responsible for temperature control in general. They act as insulators for your home. Single pane windows are often used in homes and offer little to no protection to the elements. Are you looking for a way to increase insulation and temperature control? You need double glazed windows and doors. Not only do they increase the energy efficiency in your home. But they also help to create a quiet, safe space for you to live and work. uPVC double glazed windows help keep money in your pocket. They lessen the need for heating and cooling as a result of their energy efficiency.

Your New Windows with Thermotek Windows and Doors

Thermotek Windows & Doors is an Australian owned and operated double-glazing company. We make all our windows and doors right here in Melbourne. We are proud to offer the highest quality double glazed products to all our customers. We understand the importance of sustainability. Thermotek strives to educate Australians on the benefits of uPVC double glazing.

Do you want to start your double-glazing journey? Our friendly staff are here to answer any of your questions! Contact us online, or visit our website. We also have a range of other articles to help you understand all you need to know about double glazed products!

We look forward to working towards a sustainable future together.