Thursday, June 14, 2012

French Windows and Doors - Converting Concrete Buildings Into Ideal Homes

By Singh Sanjeev Kumar 

French doors and windows are almost a rage with people desiring to have stylish mansions and designer interior decor. Also known as the patio doors, they deliver an exquisite style statement and decor to the house. These doors and windows have huge panels (floor to ceiling in most of the cases), which are fitted with glass or any other see through material for that matter, giving a proper view of the outdoor sight. Their enormous size enables the onlookers sitting inside the house to enjoy the scenery without going outside.
If you have been feeling congested in you house and longing for proper ventilation in the same area, than the French windows are a very good option for you. They are best for the purpose of ventilation as they are directly connected to the outdoor decks, balconies or patios and are enormous in size. There are usually two / three or four window panels / slashes (depending on the size of the balcony) attached to hinges or sliders. In order to open the window / door one would need to slide them, that is why they are also known as sliding windows / doors. Compared to the regular windows that open either in the front or back, sliding windows do not require any free space in the front or back as they simply slide over the width.

Owing to their dimensions, the French doors give an enhanced feeling of openness, structure and beauty to the onlookers. Though, the concept of installing the patio doors is really catching up, but the origin of these favourable doors / windows dates back to the Renaissance Period. In 17th century, France witnessed a new breed of designer with modern thoughts for the art and architecture, who mastered the art if installing French patio doors and windows. But, they are not just constricted to France now. They have traveled boundaries and made a place in people's heart, all across the globe.

If you are also planning to reinstall your house with French windows or doors, you need to consider some facts before you go ahead with the idea. It is suggested to take some prior decisions before installing the sliding doors, so that they look attractive in your home and not just a mere pile on.

• Choose the colour of the sliding widow panel wisely. Make sure that the colour of your choice should match with the paint of the balcony, door and also the interior of the room.
• If you have enough space, than go for the floor to ceiling size that would also add to the spaciousness of your home. On the other hand, if space is limited, than go for a bit smaller one with broader panels and less glass, as it would add that glamour quotient of the patio style and still look as an extension of the regular window.
• Initially there were only wooden panels, but with emerging technologies, the market is now providing choice of wooden / aluminum or UPVC panels. As these are outdoor windows and often face atrocities of the whether, hence it is suggested to go for the UPVC material that needs less maintenance. But if your house has got an antique look then a wooden frame would be more appropriate. Make sure that you polish the external sides of the wooden frames at regular intervals, to prevent it from damage.

Space is a constraint with everyone today. Gone are the days when people used to stay in big mansions and follow extravagant lifestyle. Big houses are gone but the extravagant lifestyle can still be followed, only if we make some changes in our existing homes. By installing French windows and doors, we can add that glamour and style to our home and enjoy the advantages of ample ventilation with clean air and sunshine.
Fenesta is the window expert of India specializing in the design, manufacture, installation and service of French windows systems. Fenesta brings Sliding Doors is made up of two (or more) sashes that slide horizontally, to the left or right, on tracks.
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