WHICH WINDOWS AND DOORS CHOOSE FOR YOUR HOME?
Natural light and ventilation. The windows let in two of the most necessary elements in a home. In addition, they also protect and insulate the house from outside temperatures, either hot or cold, as well as noise. But do not forget that they can also become a key element of decoration. When choosing what type of windows we are going to install at home, we will have to take into account all these options. We will find them of different types of material, color and opening.
WINDOW TYPES
The window is opened towards the interior of the room with one or two leaves. They are more airtight and insulating than sliders and offer a wider opening angle, although they take up more space when opened. They can be made of aluminum , wood or PVC .
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SLIDING WINDOW
This type of window is made up of two leaves that slide horizontally. It is the ideal option for small rooms , since when it is opened it does not take up any additional space. It is also a good option for very large openings in which, with the option of a casement window, you could run the risk of sagging due to excess weight.
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ROOF WINDOW OR SKYLIGHT
This type of windows can be installed in rooms whose ceiling receives direct sunlight. It is the perfect option to multiply the light in the room . Also, who has not always wanted to have a roof window like the one in mountain houses?
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HINGED WINDOW
They are usually installed in bathrooms, storage rooms or garages. They open inwards, rotating on their lower horizontal axis. They do not allow a total opening and you cannot peek through them, but they take up little space and allow the room to ventilate properly.
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WHAT DOORS TO CHOOSE FOR YOUR HOME?
It is the first thing you see when you enter a room and the last thing you see when you leave. The doors are key elements in a home, provide protection, privacy and decorative cohesion. When choosing them, it is essential to be clear about the style you want to achieve, be it romantic, minimalist, industrial, classic, etc., and the space you have.
TYPES OF DOORS
FOLDING DOOR
There are one or two leaves and they open towards the interior or exterior of the room. They are a good option for spacious rooms where, when opened, they do not collide with any element. The most common are the so-called "blind" or opaque, the option that offers more privacy, although you can also choose a mixed option with part glazed or totally glass. The latter give a feeling of greater spaciousness and connection between the spaces , in addition to multiplying the luminosity.
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The sliding doors are the ideal choice if you need is to save space . They can be seen , that is, they slide on the wall and do not need any type of work, or embedded , in which the sliding system is incorporated into the wall and remains invisible. As with the folding ones, they can be found both opaque, and partially or fully glazed.
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FOLDING DOOR
It may be the least common option of all, but especially useful in cases of unconventional measurements since its size adapts to the opening of the door , whatever its width. The folding doors allow separate spaces easily and can be found in different materials and finishes.