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atural light. Air flow.
Energy efficiency. Noise
reduction. Bushfire
ratings. You might not
initially think of these
when choosing windows
and doors for your home- especially if you are a first-time renovator –
but there’s actually a lot to consider, starting
with the architectural style.
“Different styles lend themselves to different
window and door types,” says Stewart Horton,
interior designer at Newcastle-based Horton
& Co. “For example, if you had a red brick
Federation house, you wouldn’t be rushing to
put in the latest chunky aluminium window
suites. It’s really about considering the style
of house you have, and trying to find
something that’s close to the original windows
and doors but perhaps a bit more
contemporary, with better acoustic ratings
and energy efficiency.”
You should also look at the purchase of
windows and doors as an investment, says
Christian Hansen of James Hardie. “You want
designs that look good and won’t appear dated
in the next 10 years or so, and that means
choosing windows and doors at the front that
are both functional and also a feature, while
making good decisions around colour,
cladding and overall form.”
Windows and doors are typically framed in
timber, aluminium, steel or a combination of
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