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7 Tips to Select a Decorative Leaded Glass Window from Columbus Glass Block
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| Jan 16, 2011 |
You no longer have to settle for a generic clear glass window. Add a distinctive decorative touch with a . Here’s 7 tips to help you select the right for virtually any room of your house:
Tip 1 – Identify the benefits you’d like in this – Most people choose to replace existing windows with decorative glass varieties to improve both the function and look. The most common benefits this window replacement will provide are increased privacy, improved energy efficiency, operability and decorative glass styles to match different decors. Tip 2 – Select a room – Since add a stylish touch you’ll want to use them in a highly visible place. Popular rooms include bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, study or den and as sidelite and/or transom above the front door. Tip 3 – Choose a shape – Will you be using this window is a small or large space. A person in Columbus Ohio selected a small oval window to add a decorative touch in a half bathroom. In Cleveland another customer used the architectural window above a soaking tub in the master bathroom. The small windows are available in both oval and octagon shapes and the large windows come in square and rectangular shapes. Tip 4 – Consider fixed or an operable style – If the window is in a hard to reach place you’ll most likely want to choose a fixed (non-operable) style. Fixed windows are less costly while still adding style and increasing privacy (without the need for window treatments). If you operability (maybe for a kitchen to let smells out or for a bathroom to increase ventilation) select between a or . Tip 5 – Identify a frame color that compliments other windows– Since these windows are made with an easy to install and maintain vinyl frame you’ll want to select the frame color that matches your other windows. Colors include white, tan and driftwood. Tip 6 – Add your design – This is where the fun begins. The reason to use a is for the design – and there a wide variety of architectural styles to choose from (including floral, renaissance, craftsman, fluer-de-lis, geometric and cathedral to name just a few). Tip 7 – Perform your own installation or hire a – Since these windows are made with vinyl frames they are as easy to install as any other (the key will be to create the right sized rough opening to fit the leaded glass window). If you’re not a do it yourselfer look for a contractor with a strong service background. Check their ratings with organizations like the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List. If you need any assistance or a quote on your next project call, or email us - we'd welcome the opportunity to assist you. Mike Foti, President[email protected]
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