Bracknell Home Improvement: Upgrading Doors and Windows
This Bracknell home underwent a beautiful transformation with the installation of two stylish blue composite front doors, elegant white French doors, and eight modern uPVC casement windows. Let’s explore the design choices and the homeowner’s goals behind this project.
The Brief and the Client’s Goals
Our customer embarked on this project with two key goals in mind:
- Enhanced Security and Energy Efficiency:
Their existing windows and doors, over 20 years old, lacked the security features and energy efficiency of modern alternatives. Upgrading to composite doors and uPVC windows offered significant improvements in both areas. - A Fresh, Modern Look:
The outdated style of the doors and windows no longer matched the customer’s vision for their home. They desired a fresh look that complemented the overall design.
Products Used
Blue Composite Front Doors
The property’s main entrance has a porch with an inner and an outer door, for which two stylish blue Doorstop composite front doors. The outer door boasts a large vertical window panel, allowing natural light to flow into the porch while maintaining privacy. The inner door features a solid design for additional security and insulation. These doors offer a winning combination of safety, durability, and aesthetics, making them a great choice for modern homes.
Here’s a breakdown of the key features of these composite front doors:
- Enhanced Security:
Made with a robust core and high-security locking mechanisms, these doors provide exceptional protection against forced entry, giving the homeowner peace of mind - Exceptional Durability:
Our composite doors are known for their weather resistance and low maintenance requirements. These front doors will maintain their look for years to come - Stylish Appeal:
The rich blue colour looks great and works well with the property’s brickwork, and it’s in keeping with the overall aesthetic look of the house
French Doors and uPVC Panel Door
To the back of the house, we installed French doors and a matching uPVC panel door, replacing the outdated ones. This upgrade significantly enhances the security and energy efficiency of the property.
The key benefits of the new Frech doors are:
- Enhanced Security:
Both the French doors and uPVC panel door are equipped with high-security locking mechanisms, providing excellent protection against intruders - Improved Energy Efficiency:
With excellent thermal insulation properties, these doors help to retain heat in the winter and cool air in the summer, leading to reduced energy consumption and lower utility bills
uPVC Casement Windows
Completing the home’s transformation are eight modern Duraflex uPVC casement windows. These high-quality windows offer a significant upgrade in several key areas:
- Enhanced Security:
Duraflex casement windows comply with security standards, incorporating features like multi-point locking for improved protection against intruders - Energy Efficiency:
They boast excellent thermal insulation properties, to help maintain the desired temperature indoors. This translates to lower energy bills and a more comfortable living environment - Good Ventilation:
They include vents to help with ventilation and improve air circulation throughout the home - Low Maintenance:
uPVC is known for its durability and low maintenance requirements. These windows will maintain their look and performance for years to come
Unique Challenges and Bespoke Solutions
Balancing Light and Privacy
This project presented a unique challenge, as the customer has a dedicated cinema and memorabilia room that requires a light-controlled environment. Due to this, they were looking to maximise the natural light in some rooms while maintaining darkness in others.
Bespoke Solution
To achieve the balance, we incorporated a unique solid blue side panel in the main entrance doors. This stylish element complements the overall design while preventing light from entering the cinema room. Additionally, large clear glass panels were used in the windows throughout the house to maximise natural light in other areas.
Streamlined Project Timeline
Our customer appointed Three Counties as their trusted installer in mid-July. To ensure a smooth process, we conducted a comprehensive survey of the property within the same week. This allowed us to plan the project efficiently and begin installation in September.
The End Result
A Home Transformed: Style, Security & Efficiency
The installation of the stunning blue composite front doors with a unique solid side panel, elegant French doors, and eight modern uPVC casement windows has achieved an impressive transformation for this Bracknell home. This project not only enhances the property’s aesthetics, it also fulfils the homeowner’s key goals. The result is:
- Enhanced Security:
High-security locking mechanisms and robust materials provide peace of mind and increased protection throughout the home - Improved Energy Efficiency:
Superior thermal insulation properties in the doors and windows contribute to lower energy bills and a more comfortable living environment - Increased Natural Light:
Large clear glass panels in the windows bathe the desired areas of the home in natural light, creating a brighter and more inviting atmosphere
Our meticulous attention to detail ensured a seamless integration of each element, complementing the overall design and adding both style and functionality to the property.
Watch the installation of the month in our video below for more images.
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