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Aluminium vs Steel Windows and Doors – How Do They Stack Up?

In a world where wood has long been king the aluminium vs steel debate is part of the takeover in architectural design. Steel and aluminium are both strong and durable materials; metal always makes it easier to do more with a whole lot less actually. Think of it, smaller frames allow bigger windows and bigger glass doors that don’t weigh a ton. That all translates into more light, which has another spin-off in reducing your electricity bill. Aluminium was discovered way back...

12th December 2019

Aluminium, Doors, Windows

How To Choose The Right Windows For Your Home

From earliest times, we humans have needed light. Even when our dwellings were just simple, crude structures, we needed openings to let light and air in. Light meant we could see better, which in turn meant we could perform tasks better. It also helped us stay in sync with the natural cycle of the day and night – something which, although we didn’t know it back then, was vital to our emotional and physical health and well-being. The evolution of...

15th August 2019

Windows

Seeing Is Believing – Choosing The Right Glazing For Your Home

South Africa is traditionally a sunny, hot country, and our homes are designed with this in mind. We have large rooms, high ceilings, and big windows to take advantage of all the sun, and not a lot of carpeting on our floors. Of course, now that we’re in the grips of winter, we’re wondering why we don’t also design our homes to take cold nights and cooler days into account! This is one of the reasons why it’s so important...

11th July 2019

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