AWNING WINDOWS

It’s raining, it’s pouring…you think, “I wish I could just crack a window.” So you do. Then you guiltily close it again as water accumulates on the sill.

This scenario exemplifies why awning windows are so great; because they are hinged at the top and swing outward, you can still get a little fresh air, even when it’s raining out.

This is just one of the benefits of an awning window.

What are Awning Windows?

Awning windows are a member of the casement window family. Rather than being hung/hinged from the side, they are a top hung window which open outwards from the bottom.

Depending on the style of awning window you choose, you may use a turn crank or simply push them. In most cases, they are also smaller than a traditional window. You often see them in a series running along the top of a room or above patio doors.

PROS AND CONS TO AWNING WINDOW

Pros

Ventilation through the rain

As mentioned above, being able to open your windows, even just a crack, when it’s raining can be so refreshing. The downward angle will keep the rain running off the windows to the ground below.

Of course, you need to exercise caution if it’s breezy or windy to protect your home from interior moisture damage. They are an affordable choice for basements and attics where a little ventilation is always appreciated.

Affordable

These windows are easy on the budget. Consider vinyl replacement windows as they are practically impermeable to water damage (for those open-window-rainy-days) and will maximize energy efficiency along with your budget.

Let there be light

Awning windows are an excellent choice to add light to a basement or any other “cave-like” space in the house. They’re not recommended as the only window option in bedrooms because they aren’t as secure as other window options. They are also difficult to climb out of in an emergency since they open at an angle.

Privacy

Awning windows are a great application for a room in which you desire privacy. You can set them high up on a wall, out of the viewing range of nosy passersby, and you will benefit from natural lighting and ventilation.

Cons

Cleaning

While this could be more inspiration to start attending your local yoga class, the way the windows open make them a little awkward to clean.

Pair that with the fact that many are located higher up, and you can see the dilemma. However, they do give you the opportunity to throw some business at your local window cleaning company.

Security

These aren’t necessarily the safest windows, even with a locking mechanism. If safety is what you are looking for, you can go back and revisit “Casement Windows” or install a picture window.

That being said, the safety risk is minimal, especially if the windows are set higher on the wall.

If you are in the process of deciding which replacement windows are best for your window application, we would love to help. Give us a call and make an appointment.

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How aluminium windows and doors suits for your home?

Aluminium becomes an increasingly popular choice for contemporary buildings, whether commercial or residential. Why? How it is attractive? Benefits of installing aluminium windows and doors in your property?

A modern, clean look

Aluminium frames are traditionally used in commercial buildings such as office spaces. The reason for this was not purely down to design but the fact that aluminium window and door frames offer exceptional benefits at a reasonable price.

Aluminium frames are robust and durable

Wooden frames need ongoing maintenance to stay best, and over time, irrespective of the care and attention you were to provide, frames would eventually perish to the elements and end up rotting.

However, aluminium is well known as its robust properties and unlike other materials that when exposed to sunlight can become bent or discolored, is unaffected by UV rays. Aluminium will never rot, rust or bend as the years pass and it stays clean and doesn't require regular maintenance.

In fact, aluminium is so durable that other than a bit of cleaning, it’s highly unlikely that you will have to do anything with your window or door frames as long as you reside in your property!

Aluminium frames can be constructed in almost every size and shape

Aluminium is extremely flexible, light and strong, which means it doesn't have the restrictions that other materials have. Aluminium frames can be constructed in just about any shape and any size you want – the only limits will be your imagination and budget! Huge windows stretching above two floors, heavy triple-glazed glass; all of these can become a reality if you have chosen aluminium.

Choose the color you want

Do you want bright colored window and door frames?

As aluminium frames can be coloured, you don’t have to opt for the ‘standard’ metal finish, style and character to your home.

Aluminium frames are energy efficient

Because of light weight, aluminium is flexible and easy to work with, manufacturers can produce door and window frames that offer high levels of wind, water and air-tightness, which means exceptional efficiency of energy. This results in a warmer home and lower energy bills. Aluminium is also recyclable, so if you are deciding to get rid of your frames, you are not harming the environment in the process.

                          

Aluminium frames are fire resistant

Olden time’s properties may have period features but when it comes to safety, they can become a severe fire hazard because of all the wooden frames used in the construction of older homes.

Unlike its wooden parts, aluminium window and door frames are fire resistant, which is a massive selling point as the design and build of modern homes are increasingly focused on safety and fire resistance.

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Teak wood Doors

True teak grows in Burma and Thailand naturally and in plantations throughout the tropical areas of the World. True Teak has been priced for centuries as one of the world most durable and stable woods for the use of outdoors. Traditionally, teakwood was used on boats and in outdoor furniture, teakwood has also been used for doors and flooring.

Burma teakwood exhibits a wider range of colours when fresh cut, from pale yellow colour to orange browns with darker striping, all of which matures into medium brown tones. Teakwood undergoes an extreme degree of colour change with pronounced colour change from the highly diversified colouring found in material fresh sanded which then darkens to a golden brown with substantial muting of the initial colour range over time. One of the most stable hardwoods in the world is Teakwood.

Teakwood is used for shipbuilding, fine furniture, door and window frames, bridges, ventilation, flooring, panelling. Extremely good dimensional stability is one of important property of Teak. Average hardness, medium weight & Strength are other important

Features of Teakwood Doors

• Aesthetic appeal
• Very Durable
• Resistant of termites and insects
• Heat moderation
• Moisture-resistant
• Low Cost Maintenance
• Weatherproof
• Eco-Friendly

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Karthik Doors and Windows introducing PVC Doors

       We are offering high quality PVC Doors to the customers in several specifications. These doors are widely installed at the openings of different start-ups, commercial as well as residential. In addition, we are checking these doors on certain well-defined Quality parameters to ensure their faultless nature before their dispatch.

We gained expertise in offering excellent PVC Panel Doors to the valued customers. These doors are available to different clients in different designs, finishes and other specifications to meet their exact needs. In addition, we are making sure for timely delivery of the ordered products to clients after checking their quality on certain well-defined Quality parameters.

We are also providing a wide range of PVC Doors to our clients. These products are manufactured using best quality raw material by our professionals. The products manufactured by us are made as per the industrial norms keeping in mind the requirement of our clients. These products are available to clients at the most affordable rates.

Some of the quality attributes of these doors are as follows:

• Easy to install
• Moisture resistant
• Durable standards
• Rust proof Frames
• Rigid and extruded PVC
• Water resistant
• Optimum strength

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How FRP doors are beneficial to your Home

  Welcome to Karthik doors and windows. A place in which you can find some of office spaces in Bangalore. Established in 2001, FRP doors have made a name for it for manufacturing with innovative ideas by providing total FRP doors embedded with high class durability and styles in this field. With our quality commitment, we ensure having a long list of highly satisfied customers...

  Karthik doors and windows introduce full length composite stiles with water resistance into the door and ensure our door will never bend, rot, or rust. Our doorframes will not absorb moisture and they resist splitting, rotting and prevent damage. While other companies use few inches of composite material finger jointed to wood at the bottom of their frames, Karthik doors and windows is feeling pleasure to offer cent percent full-length composite frames.

FRP Doors Features

§  Higher Strength
§  Maintenance free
§  Fire Resistant
§  All weather resistant
§  No need of Painting
§  Easy of Fabrication
§  Does not bend
§  Less weight
§  Corrosion Free
§  Available in Various Colours

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Why Choose UPVC doors and windows for your Home

As you look at a beautiful House and appreciate its beauty, among the few things that you will not fail to notice are the doors and windows of that house. If you find the door or window of that house interesting, then your are probably gazing at a UPVC window or a door. UPVC is now replacing most of traditional wooden doors with this energy efficient and thermal resistant barrier between your home and the outdoors.

Few of the salient features of  UPVC range of home solutions are as follows:

• UPVC doors are made up of unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride PVC, a substrate that is extremely strong and durable.
• UPVC doors and windows are cheap and weather resistant. It is non porous and you will find water bounce off from them.
• Their thermal resistance helps you save on heating and cooling costs.
• UPVC never flakes or rots, rusts or fades. A quick wipe with a clean cloth is all you need to maintain it.
• UPVC is environmentally friendly and is recyclable.
• You can expect UPVC windows and doors to last roughly 35 years, though this will depend on the uPVC quality and fitting standard.
• It won’t change shape or warp over time
• A Large selection and range of Designs 

There are many designs and styles which can be customised to form your bespoke door, be it flat panel design or a carved design. UPVC is also excellent for patio doors as it allows in natural sunlight which can also save you on your energy bills.

All in all, the UPVC options being so vast and ranged, provides the customer with superb choices. With its low maintenance and secure offerings, coupled with its durability and energy savings – the UPVC door has become such a popular choice among homeowners.

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Great Sliding doors for your Homes

We know of the space constraints we face while dealing with designing a good home thus the concept of having sliding doors and windows is making more and more sense. Whether it’s regular sliding doors and windows or special solution such as sliding UPVC doors and windows, the idea is to incorporate them in the house and derive the maximum possible benefit out of them.

 A sliding window is a window that has one fixed pane and one sliding pane. The sliding pane slides along a track inside the window frame in order to open or close. Sliding doors usually use 3 small wheels and few other components for operation, thus making it very easy to maintain.Sliding windows are also one of the easiest types of windows to use. All you have to do is to unlock it (if you have a lockable window), release the latch and then slide the window to the desired open position. To shut it, just slide the window and the latch will click into place.

Talking about the best spaces in a home where sliding windows can be incorporated, well, the answer is – just about any. The windows are versatile enough to be a good fit for any room and that is a massive benefit that they offer.

Even from security point of view, both the windows and sliding door locks are solid enough or can be made solid enough to offer a high enough level of safety.
The biggest benefit that sliding windows offer is the space that they save especially in the opening and closing. Just like sliding UPVC doors, the windows too function on tracks andthat really means that one does not have to worry about opening the flaps etc and that space can be utilized for storage or décor.

In addition to that, there is the ease of functionality and maintenance. Opening and shutting as well as cleaning is relatively hassle-free and no matter what room the windows are in, they can be look after with minimal effort.

Finally as mentioned above, the windows as well as the doors can be made more secure by installing UPVC Sliding Doors and window locks that are touch and sturdy. Overall, it’s a complete win-win situation.

Sliding windows offer good return on investment and a choice, one is unlikely to regret.