Roman and Roller Blinds
A window should be able to provide maximum natural light and ventilation to the room. Roman blinds are suited exactly for this, their variety of styles, colours that can be applied to them, make them very versatile. Roller blinds make for a great window treatment for any room, they come in a variety of styles.
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Skylights
Skylights: Celebrating the Beauty of Natural Light Skylights are openings in roofs or ceilings fitted with glass in order to emit natural light into a room. The first major production of skylights began in the Industrial Revolution and, in the 21st century, they have only become more popular for adventurous homeowners who want to feel the outdoors inside their home space. Skylights have an obvious aesthetic appeal, but their use is not limited to this. Energy conservation and a movement away from reliance on environmentally-unfriendly sources
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Bamboo Blinds
Bamboo Blinds If you are after shades or window treatments that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are kind to the environment, then bamboo shades are your best option! Using bamboo shades in your home is a sure way to ensure that you have high quality and stylish window treatment. Bamboo Blinds and the Environment: Despite its reputations for looking fantastic, bamboo is the first option to consider when choosing environmentally friendly materials to use in your home. Bamboo is considered a popular green material that makes a huge contribution to slowing down mass tree felling. Styles and Variations: Choosing different styles of bamboo shades is predominantly a choice that comes down to the actual width and spacing of the bamboo panels. Different styles also affect the way in which the bamboo shades are rolled up and down. Below are a few variations for you to choose from: • Matchstick Blinds. The name pretty much says it all! This style of bamboo blinds refers to using small, thin sticks of bamboo as opposed to larger slates or panels. This style is used for rooms that require more light to be let in. • Slat Blinds. This style is perhaps the polar opposite if the matchstick blind. The slat style is made up of larger panels or slats of bamboo. These blinds are perfect for keeping the sun out and ensuring privacy. • Roll up Shades. The roll up shade is a style that focuses more on the motion of the blind than the material itself. The roll up shade gathers at the bottom of the blind as it is pulled up, making a neat roll. • Roman Shades. This style is one of the most popular bamboo blind styles. The roman shade, like the roll up shade, is a style that focuses on the motion of the blind. The roman shade separates into different sections as the blind is pulled up. You should also keep in mind that bamboo comes in a wide range of tones and colours. These colours will, however, fade and change over time. This is not necessarily a bad thing. As the bamboo matures, it may turn from a greenish tone to a warm brown that will look lovely in the home. Consult a professional to understand just how your bamboo will change. Consult one of our professionals to get expert opinions on bamboo window treatment in the home. Please visit our homepage for more articles that may interest you.
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Security Screens & Doors
Security, especially in South Africa is a major concern in the home. There are a wide variety of security options available including; doors, screens, burglar bars and expandable security gates. A secure home can still blend in with the architecture and design of your home. This means that your hard work in building and having a beautiful home and lovely aesthetics need not be compromised by a security system and physical security mechanisms around the home!
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Window Cleaning and Repairs
Cleaning your windows is a task that most people put off. Hiring a company means that the windows are cleaned to a high standard with no work from you. Most window cleaning companies clean interior and exteriors windows, including fly screens, skylights, stained glass, window sills, removal of scratches, remove cobwebs, clean and repair flyscreen’s, clean gutters, and pressure washing. Remember to request a written quotation, as well as discussing the work that you wish to have completed. The quote must include any ‘hidden’ costs like travel and cleaning products.
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Stained Glass
Stained glass is traditionally found in churches, but it can also be a wonderful feature in the home, and is only limited by your imagination. Stained glass can be used for feature windows, shower screens, mirrors, splash backs, furniture inserts, glass coffee tables, lamp shades and mosaics. Stained glass is the hand painted and kiln-fired components of a leadlight. In stained glass, the colours used actually fuse to the glass in a way so that the colour becomes a part of the glass itself. A leadlight window can have elements of stained glass within it or it can be completely made from stained glass. Leadlight replicas are made using resins or films that are applied to the glass and adhesive lead. In this case, the colour is not a permanent part of the glass. There are leadlights and zinclights. Leadlights have joining strips appearing to be black or dark grey and, if scratched there is silver underneath the dark coating, the lead appears soft. Leadlights can use any glass colour. Zinclights are where the joint strips appear to look silver or like aged aluminium, if scratched the metal feels hard. These are common in art décor style door panels and windows, where the glass used is clear and varies in texture!
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