Bradnam’s Windows & Doors’ guidance for selecting windows and doors
Choosing the right windows or doors for a new home, apartment or commercial building can be a major undertaking.
With all the styles and options to choose from, selection can be overwhelming.
Bradnam’s Windows & Doors has simplified the selection process by coming up with the following criteria to assist in making an informed decision when selecting windows and doors.
Aesthetics – Windows and doors are a major physical and aesthetic feature of any building. The style of architecture used in the building design usually plays a role in the type of window or door selected.
When a specific look is desired, the proportions of windows and doors become an important design element. Additionally, colour can also be a major factor in creating a statement about the building or owner’s personality.
Performance – Since aesthetics are strongly influenced by the design of the building, performance becomes the dominant issue.
Windows and doors by definition are expected to control airflow, provide uninterrupted views and operate effortlessly.
However, not all windows and doors provide equal performance expectations. A comparison needs to be made on the ratings of window systems.
By using high performance systems such as Bradnam’s Windows & Doors’ energy efficient window and door systems – Solar Comfort and Solar Block you can help retain or collect heat in the winter and reflect heat in the summer, so your energy costs will turn into savings.
Value – Windows and doors in any building are a very important component of the building envelope. They are often expected to perform at peak levels for a period that far exceeds most of the other operating components within. Consequently, selection based solely on cost may prove to be regretted over time. However, there are some options that can provide savings without lowering the window or door’s effective performance. For example, an awning window compared to a double-hung window is slightly more expensive but it is also more energy efficient. Thus, an awning window will pay for itself over time.
Doors can provide savings too. Selecting a hinged patio system with an operating door and side light versus a double door will still achieve the symmetrical look desired but with enhanced performance capabilities.
Finally, by using Bradnam’s Windows & Doors’ standard sizes you can purchase a good product while still being cost effective.
Flexibility - Flexibility enables the owner to put performance and economics in their proper perspective while creating the appearance required by aesthetics of the project.
24-Oct-2007