A Guide to choosing windows for your extension.

Windows are a crucial element of any building work. You need to decide which type of window will suit your house or extension. The decision-making process should begin with understanding your home and whether any new extension should match or set itself apart. It is usually more impressive to set any new building work apart from the existing building but not just for its own sake. The language of architecture is personal. At G.A.Architects, we aim to make buildings that are respectful of the existing structure (i.e. contextual) whilst making them contemporary and of their time. This method often situates the building work clearly within time (i.e. history). Ultimately the design decisions will be made by you, the client, who may have other priorities or preferences. 

There are a few choices of window material (shown below); however, there are also choices related to the window’s thermal efficiency and whether it should be openable; swing open, top hung, side hung or sliding. The size and position of the window are also crucial.

• UPVC
• Timber
• Aluminium
• Composite
• Steel