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Natasha Brinsmead

The 5 Most Common Glazing Mistakes Architects See When Specifying Windows and Doors — And How to Get Yours Spot on

Kitchen extension with bifold windows and window seat .

Of all the design elements that go into the making of a house, it is the windows and doors that have the most potential to totally let the whole end product down. These are the features that not only perform the practical, albeit vital, function of bringing light into a building, but also those that make up the entire personality and character of a facade.

Glazing is, arguably, one of the hardest things to get right when it comes to designing a home — there are just so many things to go wrong, from sizing to frame materials, glass choices to window styles. Get the frames too thick by just a millimetre or so, or the positioning in the wall only a little off, and the entire kerb appeal of your property could be ruined.

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