Windows are to the house; what fresh air is to us. Just like us, our house too needs to breathe; to inhale freshness and exhale staleness. Windows bring in the much-needed light and air, besides allowing the outdoors in. They showcase the outside world and break the monotony of everyday life.
Windows have a three-pronged or what we call The 3-O Approach - Objective, Orientation and Overall Look.
Windows are beyond mere aesthetics.They
Enhance the visual appeal of the house
Let in daylight
Offer convenience like letting out hot air and enable cross-ventilation
Provide energy efficiency, thus reducing power costs.
Provide sound insulation from external noise
Ensure Safety from both man-made and natural hazards
Connect us to the outside world
Not for nothing, are windows designed with a sense of direction.
South facing windows will have more sunlight through the day
East & West facing windows will get morning and evening sunlight
Factor in the direction of the breeze
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Check surrounding buildings and outdoor views to identify the right orientation of the windows
Base the overall look on the architectural design. For example:
Comprises a long, sloping roof to safeguard the home’s walls and cope with the heavy monsoon rains
Displays pillars on walls erected on an elevated plinth, to protect against dampness
Windows: Casement windows on all floors provide both ventilation and views
Showcases a sturdy horizontal design with spacious open floor plans, deliberate asymmetry, and large glass windows or glass walls
Features more glass everywhere –large windows, balustrades and doors
Windows: Large-sized windows, Fixed and sliding types
Once the type of window is selected, selecting the frame is the next step to provide durability to the window and ensure its longevity.
A. Frame Build:Good quality uPVC windows offer benefits like premium look, thermal comfort, low maintenance, noise reduction and durability
B. Frame Colour: uPVC frames come in colours & textures to enhance the aesthetics of interiors.The frames can be white-that-stays-white Frame, textured frames and vibrant-coloured frames
Over 90% area of the window is its glass. The type of glass used has an impact on:
The amount of light coming through the window
The flow of heat in and out of the home
The amount of external noise
The energy-efficiency
Clear Glass - Simple glass that keeps the world outside from the inside Tinted Glass - Enhances the aesthetics of the home Sunban-Ideal for windows in Indian climatic conditions, specially engineered to maximize light and minimize heat; optimises daylighting, cuts UV radiation and up to 70% solar heat and offers superior insulation.
Every glass comes with a specific fitment into the window, as a Single Glazed Unit (SGU), Double Glazed Unit (DGU), or Laminated.
Good hardware is designed to enhance the look and style of the windows while ensuring smooth, effortless operation, for years to come
HARDWARE IN A WINDOW:
Comprises handles, hinges and locks
Enables ease of operations & ergonomics
Adds to the aesthetics
Windows typically belong to one of the following types:
Shutters that glide either way to both the left and right, in one frame
Shutters open both ways, as per window type
Non-openable and fixed on all sides
Hinged at the top, and open outwards
Non-openable and fixed on all sides
Collection of three or more windows angled towards each other
Combination of sliding, casement, fixed, awning or tilt-and-turn windows
