Design & Decor Ideas, Windows, Patio Doors, Windows and Doors, Build Forward, Build Style
Recent trends indicate that homeowners are increasingly preferring homes that maximize natural light and offer a connection to their outdoor living spaces, while maintaining a consistent interior throughout the year. Selecting the right style of window and door can help a house achieve this desired aesthetic while providing energy efficiency and protection from the elements.
With windows and doors connecting a house or building to the outside, the size, configuration and options chosen are crucial to the overall look and functionality of a home.
Multi-track patio doors, sometimes referred to as a moving glass wall system, can be configured up to 30 feet wide and 10 feet high, providing a full open view to the outside. These large, multi-track patio doors come in 1-, 2-, 3-, 4- and 6-panel configurations and open wide, providing homeowners with a seamless connection between the interior and exterior spaces that expands the home’s footprint.
The Ply Gem Perspective multi-slide patio door is available with advanced glass options for excellent energy efficiency. It can be configured to meet Missile D and High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) impact building codes for homes on or near the coast, with the ability to withstand strong winds and windborne debris.
Window selection and where they are installed also have a significant impact on the functionality and aesthetics of a home. A pass-through kitchen sliding window is an excellent option for a new home. This window style allows homeowners to pass food and supplies to an outdoor dining area. To frame a view of the outside with a look homeowners love, interior black windows offer a bold, stylish appearance that highlights exterior views and invites the outdoors in.
Windows and patio doors are the primary source of natural light in a home. Optimizing the amount of natural light that enters a home brightens rooms and is known to improve the mood and well-being of homeowners.
Choosing windows with streamlined frame designs that feature more glass increases the amount of light that enters a home. Larger windows and window configurations that group different window styles create a wall of light, illuminating any area. You can also use patio doors and multi-slide patio doors, which provide an expansive opening to the outside. A home that utilizes windows and doors to increase natural light also helps homeowners conserve energy by relying on natural lighting rather than artificial sources.
Homeowners desire a connection to the outside but also want a home that is comfortable throughout the year and that minimizes energy costs. A wide selection of energy-efficient glass options, including ENERGY STAR® certified windows and doors, is available and can be configured to provide ideal energy performance for any home in any climate zone.
Ply Gem offers a wide selection of window and door styles in different materials to enhance any home plan. Choosing the right styles can make a new home stand out from the rest and make it more desirable to potential homebuyers.
Explore Ply Gem’s various window and door styles, their unique features, and the options that make them unique.
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