Let there be light ...
Modern lifestyles are very different to those of the past. The layout of older houses seldom suit the demands of technology and the fast-moving modern world. Adapting and renovating is often the most economical option for homeowners whose houses no longer match up to their needs.
A typical example of what can be achieved through a combination of good planning, sympathetic design and quality craftsmanship can be seen in this house in Abbey Road, Chertsey where the family wanted to bring their very ordinary house up-to-date. The Bi-Fold Door Factory, a glazed aluminium door and window specialist based in West Dayton, Middlesex, were able to provide a total solution at a reasonable price.
It was decided that the best way to create extra space was to open up the living area by extending out into the garden. The resulting construction consisted of an upward-sweeping flat roof, a fully- glazed solid side wall, and sliding glazed doors. Large skylights were also let into the ceiling fusing outstanding thermal performance with sleek, aesthetic appeal.
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From the outset, the biggest challenge was the wall height, normal standard doors are manufactured at 2.5m, however a 3.5m high sliding door was required for this site. The Bi-Fold Door Factory successfully installed a curtain walling system from Schueco UK., a German engineered, double-glazed and
fully insulated system, that not only looked great, but also conserved warmth whilst being exceptionally weathertight.
Light was indeed the main motif of this whole refurbishment, an airy and open plan space that flooded the area with natural daylight.
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