and don’t limit you to a cookie-cutter look. Design options include transoms, decorative grills and tinting that pro- vides privacy and increases energy ef- ficiency in the summer months. Bay windows can have sections that open and homeowners can choose awning openings that swing outward or glider windows that slide open from the top, the bottom or from both directions. Lauren Sabeski of Jeld-Wen Windows says pre-finished vinyl coverings on ex- terior window frames are maintenance free and they come in a variety of co- lours that enhance your home’s curb appeal. Older homes can also benefit from inno- vations in window design and construc- tion. Most window specialists can work with homeowners to replace old, drafty windows with energy-efficient options that will maintain the character of your home while refreshing its look.
“You can invite the outdoors in with large panes of glass,” says Sean Phillips, branch manager of All Weather Win- dows. It’s not surprising that floor-to-ceiling and wall-of-windows features are be- coming more popular as new homes
increasingly incorporate features like A- frame designs and vaulted ceilings. “There are stan- dard window sizes, but hon-
‘You can invite the outdoors in with large panes of glass’
Discover how the Clean View can be adapted to suit an endless variety of home interiors
estly, we custom-size as many units as we do standard,” Phillips says. “It’s easy to specially size a window and we do it all the time.” And with the latest technology, it’s easi- er than ever to create specialty windows that make the most of your living space
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