As much as property owners love their homes, they usually find that they need to make alterations at some point. There are many reasons for doing this. Normally, they just want everything to suit changes in their needs or tastes. Our team is here to assist people with all of these projects. We are able to provide first rate results as we are the top company working in residential architecture London has.
In any building, you are going to lose heat through doors and windows. However, it is possible to reduce the loss. What you need is energy efficient glazing. There are lots of options, including products that are double or even triple glazed. These windows and doors do an excellent job of retaining heat. As a result, having them can reduce your monthly energy bills.
Before you start looking for new ones though, there are details you need to be aware of.
What you see in between
Firstly, it is vital to expand your knowledge about how the glazing actually works. In each unit you have two panes of glass with an air gap between them. It functions as an insulator and is sealed completely. With triple glazing there is an additional pane and a second air gap. What happens with both products is the gaps reduce the thermal bridging. As a result it reduces how much heat escapes and simultaneously stops as much cold from entering.
What you need to look for are units that use gases with low conductivity. These windows will do an even better job of retaining heat. This maximises your savings.
The framing
The type of material you choose for the frame is also important. You have a myriad of options to choose from here.
We will start with PVC-U. In addition to being recyclable, this material is famous for its performance and longevity. The windows can also be cost effective. Not surprisingly, they are the most popular type in the UK.
Secondly, there are wooden frames. These tend to be most popular on properties where you need to use original materials. Not to mention, they are environmentally friendly so are a great choice for green homes.
Another option would be aluminium frames. They are eco-friendly due to the recyclability of the metal. Some people love them because they are sleek and modern. The aluminium’s strength even means a frame can be thinner in some cases.
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At Coffey Architects, we succeed in our projects because we prefer to think outside the box. This allows our team to devise solutions that other people would not consider. In addition, we always aim to meet the highest standards in our industry.
If you would like to work with the top company working in residential architecture London has, please give us a call. We can help you to get every aspect of your design right, from the layout to the glazing and even landscaping.