How do I Choose a Patio Door?
If you’re like most homeowners, you want your house to look its best inside and out. By selecting the right patio door for your home, you can show off your personal style while incorporating function and practicality. With our available custom options, creating the perfect look is easier than ever before.
Consider Types of Patio Doors
PM Windows & Doors offers two- and three-lite patio doors, each lite representing a panel of glass. While other sliding glass doors on the market are only available in stock sizes, each of our doors is custom-made to fit the exact dimensions of the door opening up to 8 ft. in height.
Our professional installers fit the doors to the opening, delivering unbeatable quality and attention to detail. The high-end, vinyl patio doors we install offer years of flawless operation.
Not only are our sliding glass doors durable, but they also have a double-point locking system to keep your home secure.
OR …We also offer hinged Garden doors for your enjoyment. This is the perfect patio door replacement! A garden door gives you less air infiltration and added security along with a sliding bug screen. A garden door has all the features of a patio door with the ability to add a deadbolt and decorative or brass glass. A garden door can only enhance the beauty of your rear deck or garden.
Tips
Tip 1: Since swinging Garden doors need room to open, consider factors such as furniture and wall placement before determining which opening method works best for space. If space is tight, consider using a stationary panel with a single swinging door or sliding doors that fit well in any sized space.
Tip 2: Choose a design that has a wide doorway to provide greater access and a stronger connection to your outdoor living space.
Tip 3: Since glass is a major component of patio doors, you’ll want to select the right type with the most benefits and efficiency. Low-E glass helps lower energy bills all year and protects against UV fading. decorative tempered glass offers privacy and added style, while still letting in natural light. Look for options like internal blinds and grills to control the light and views.
Patio doors are becoming taller and wider, spanning the length and height of whole walls so your outdoor living space feels like a natural extension of your home. When it comes to patio doors, there are many new options for homeowners to choose from, like low-maintenance fiberglass that mimics the look of wood, architectural inspired-styles, decorative glass, custom colors and designs, and energy efficient systems. Look for ENERGY STAR® rated patio doors.
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PM Windows and Doors Kitchener Waterloo is your top choice for replacement windows and replacement doors.
5 Ways to Get More Natural Light to Dark Rooms
Getting the right amount of light in a room can be tricky. Orientation toward North definitely cuts down lighting, but there are also other factors such as large tree shades and small window openings.
If you are tired of having to turn the lights on even during a bright sunny day, here are 5 most effective ways to improve a room’s natural light:
1. Replacement Windows
A very important factor that determines the amount of natural light in your room is the quality of your windows. If have old, wooden frames, light won’t get reflected properly. Additionally, you might have small or not enough windows in the room. To solve this problem, simply add new windows like the picture window or bay or bow window.
With doing window replacement, you get the opportunity to rearrange your space and allow more natural light to enter in the future. Consider installing sliding patio doors in your living room or a picture window in the bedroom. Whatever you do, always consult with experts before you seal the deal.
2. Mirrors and Décor
Light travels by being reflected. If your room has black walls, dark furniture and no mirrors, it’s no wonder you have problems with natural light. Putting large decorative mirrors in the room will give lighting an opportunity to be reflected and travel around the entire space.
Mirrors also create optical illusions. Every room that has a large mirror across the window looks 3 times bigger than it actually is. Besides using mirrors, you can also play around with other types of décor such as rugs, bookshelves and plants. The lighter the colors, the more natural light will be reflected.
3. Reflective Tiles
When we have already mentioned reflection, we cannot but speak about reflective tiles. Many homeowners have problems with natural light, especially in living rooms. This is why in most homes you will find reflective tiles, glass tables and gold or silver decorations. With putting more shiny surfaces, you get more reflection and thus more light.
4. Change the Window Treatments
Another trick involving window is how you treat them. Of course, we aren’t talking about regular cleaning jobs. The type of window covering you have also influences the amount of natural light. Heavy weight, dark shades block much more sunlight than white vertical blinds.
The best window treatments are those that allow enough light to enter, but block damaging UV rays at the same time. There are many options on the market, but when choosing remember to match it with your aesthetics and choose a lightly colored one.
5. Repaint
Previously we concluded how reflection is the most important thing when it comes to improving natural light. So this is how it basically works: Dark colors absorb light and bright ones reflect it. By painting over your walls, cabinets or floors with baby blue or beige, you will surely get a brighter room.
About PM Windows
PM Windows and Doors Kitchener Waterloo is your top choice for replacement windows and replacement doors.