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Door & Window Selection

The key to selecting the perfect window and door style is to examine the architecture of your home. Replacement windows and doors should suit the architecture and, ideally blend in seamlessly. Or you may wish to create a feature with a complementary style.

While older windows come with lots of maintenance, there are plenty of products on the market that can mimic the classic, period look while keeping maintenance requirements to a minimum.

Aluminium or PVC windows, for example, offer protection from the elements without the extra work of painting and scraping. They are available in many colours and varied profiles.

There are also several companies that will vary the style and placement of the window mullions to create a specified design, increase ventilation or open up a whole new vista.

As you shop for replacement windows, consider:

• EXISTING WINDOWS AND DOORS - the size, shape, presence of detailing. You want new windows and doors to blend as closely as possible with these existing elements.
• COLOURS - if your existing windows are white aluminium, stick with the same look unless you plan to replace them all, which can become an expensive home improvement project. If your other windows are painted timber, then splurge on timber if possible. With interior doors, use the same door on all wardrobes, bedrooms, laundry rooms, etc.
• SIZE - keep new windows proportional to others and to the lines and style of the house.

Interior doors should coordinate with the home's architecture and help create a cohesive design scheme. In a traditional house, raised panel doors with four or six panels typically work well, whereas flush panel doors are more popular with contemporary styling.

When replacing a sliding glass door to a patio, look for a style that coordinates with other exterior doors and with doors on the first floor. The glass might be divided into 12 sections by wood mullions that mimic that found on the windows, for example. Or for a complete indoor/outdoor effect in entertaining areas, bi fold and stacking doors have become very popular. Flyscreen options can be limited with these styles so that requires consideration.

HIDC Exhibitor(s) who specialise in this area;

Accolade Screens

All Weather Aluminium Windows

American Homes

Door World

Rylock Doors & Windows Frankston

Stegbar Windows and Doors

Visionarii Windows