Five inspirational projects transformed through glazing

Getting the glazing right can make or break your renovation or extension. Beautiful windows, bi-fold doors or roof lanterns can really add the wow factor. But there’s more to the decision when choosing glazing than just great looks. Consideration needs to be made regarding cost, quality engineering, style and thermal efficiency. Aluminium is a fantastic option that ticks all of the boxes when installing bi-fold door or roof lanterns. Take a look below to see how using it added the perfect finishing touch to these projects. 

1. Make a lasting impression

Glazing can take up a large proportion of a project’s budget, so choosing a material that will stand the test of time is an investment worth making. As well as providing a striking addition to a home, aluminium is an inherently strong and secure material. While manufacturers hold safety to a high standard and will specify credentials for door fixtures, be sure to look for aluminium patio doors that comply with the PAS24 standard (which goes over and above the security standards for doors). 

2. Modernise a dated house

Windows are one of the most influential aspects when it comes to updating a tired home during a renovation or extension project, so why not make them unique to your style and create a cohesive look with the rest of your home – inside and out? Not only can aluminium be powder coated in white, black and grey options, but many manufacturers offer a variety of RAL colours to inspire bolder designs. 

This stunning rear extension has utilised anthracite bi-folding doors and a large rooflight to perk up the home’s exterior while the newly rendered ground floor complements the white casement windows above. 

3. Contrast Styles with a Period Home

Make an impact when extending a traditional home by using glazing to create a striking contrast. With this character property, the traditional timber sash windows (painted in a charming green) are highlighted by the contemporary large format bi-folding doors and rooflights finished in a modern grey. And while this impressive array of glazing looks high quality, it is refreshingly low maintenance. Compared with timber, aluminium products are easy to clean, while the long-lasting appeal of the material will outshine uPVC options for years to come.

4. Open to the Outside

One of the most popular features of self-build and extension today is an open-plan space that really connects with the garden, and this home does just that. By specifying low-threshold bi-folding doors, the living space opens right out to the patio with no awkward step.

What’s more, when the doors are closed, the slim sightlines and wide panels mean views out to the garden are just as pleasing, no matter what the weather outside.

5. Make Natural Light a Priority

This inspirational design takes natural light deep into the home’s floorplan to improve the wellbeing of its inhabitants. 

The large format roof lanterns are essential to ensuring every inch of the open-plan kitchen is touched by sunlight, creating an inviting and healthy place to interact in.