For design and aesthetics, windows and doors are one of the most challenging aspects of a classic home. The fenestrations are truly the eyes of a building or a home. The right style of windows and doors on a historic building can make or break the exterior. And beyond appearance, of course, windows and doors also provide light, fresh air, and a connection to the outdoors.
In the 20th century, properties kept the popular double-hung windows, sometimes with a multi-paned upper sash, as well as casement windows. But the elaborate trim of the previous house styles was gone in favor of flat woodwork that was more in keeping with the developing aesthetic for simplicity with metal or aluminum materials.
Today you can choose windows and doors in more forms than our forefathers could have imagined. They have become an energy-efficient part of the house when dealing with a classic design from past buildings.
This project showed a set of mimic historic windows made of contemporary aluminum-clad teak wood materials with French window outswing openings. Located in the luxury community of Beverly Hills, LA, this client's idea was to meet the energy efficiency needs and standards of modern houses as much as possible while maintaining a historic design.
These windows are restored to the original building appearance and with modern energy efficiency performance. With a historic window design heritage and the ability to bring completely unobstructed views to your home.
In this regard, the SDLS (Simulated Divided Lites with Spacer Bars) décor, added a more historic and solemn sentiment to this modern house. Square-shaped divided lite profiles added that special touch to match windows to the historic architectural style, turning a large open pane into a dramatic statement.
These grilles can not only use on historic windows but are also a great idea for historic doors. The next showcase is a historic door renovation project.
The old sliding patio door was loose at the bottom sealing and the one layer of glass made the glass wall with a bad energy efficiency performance. We replaced the fully sealed casement door to provide a more comfortable temperature for the entire interior room. These aluminum simulated divided lites with spacer bars on sidelines and glass doors brought a historic impression without compromising any energy efficiency ability.
With all of the events hosted at this beautiful home, durability was a key consideration when choosing replacement windows and doors. When customers looking for a historic window or door, our goal was use vintage and retro design and aesthetic on modern and high-tech materials and hardware systems, to make the perfect solution for your new house or renovation project.
In Doorwin, we only using solid wood, alu-clad wood, and thermal break aluminum, all products are made of the highest quality and carefully selected materials. Our products undergo multiple quality tests to ensure the long-term use of non-deformation and air tightness.
In our opinion, good quality means never having to compromise. The high-quality aluminum and components that we use allow us without compromising structural strength. In other words, even with slim frames, we offer a high-performing product for you. Our research and development team made sure that you still get unrivaled thermal insulation, high performance, and top-quality hardware on the 10 years warranty. The TPS glazing ensures that no air leakage and fogging issues on products for 25 years warranty.
We have had a lot of projects in the USA and Canada before, so we fully understand the local building code requirements. Due to the climatic characteristics where the project is located, there are very clear requirements for the insulation performance of windows and doors. Our products have the NFRC certifications to ensure that your project will pass the inspection after completion of the project.
We only use the most insulating materials and double or triple-pane glass with argon gas and Low-E coated tempered glass. They can not only create a comfortable and natural indoor environment but also save electricity bills and heating bills around 300~500USD per year according to your whole building’s fenestration areas. That’s a real bargain compared to choosing a regular glazing set.
Divided lite windows and doors offer unique architectural solutions for buildings without compromising energy efficiency or aesthetics. Doorwin provides multiple muntin and glass options (including grilles between the glass, simulated divided lites, and true divided lites) to customize your divided lite windows and doors. Further customization is available with a variety of colors and materials, creating an infinite number of design combinations to best suit your style.
Doorwin's Art Glass Service provides beveled glass, etched glass, and various stained or clear historic glass styles. These solutions will not only make your property more unique aesthetically but also more energy efficient. If you want to add a touch of unique taste on your window or door’s glass, contact us right away! The possibilities for design variation with Doorwin Art Glass windows and doors are essentially endless. We have the experience and expertise to get the job done right the first time.
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