Kitchen Windows

Casement Windows are popular for kitchens along with sliding windows as you can place sliding windows above kitchen sinks and counters.

Kitchen sinks have always been placed beneath the window because the window is, of course, on an outside wall. The most efficient and cost-effective solution when it comes to waste pipes is to use as little a waste pipe as possible from the sink to the drains.

These windows are normally called casement windows. Casement windows open on one side and swing outward, unless it is a top hung window. They are simple to access and use with only one hand, which is excellent because reaching over a counter and sink might be difficult.

The best windows over a kitchen sink are garden windows, casement windows and sliding windows.

Kitchen windows are typically placed higher than windows in other rooms — 42 inches from the ground should give you room for lower cabinets, counters, and backsplash. When designing your kitchen, try to place windows to maximise access to natural light and weather patterns, which generally go from west to east.

A Veranda and Terrace Canopy are two words implying the same thing; An extension to a house covering an outside area. Or a roof supported by two posts, made of aluminium with a polycarbonate roofing.

A glass room refers to an 'uninsulated' house extension in the shape of a terrace canopy or veranda equipped with (glass) (sliding) doors so that the area can be fully closed. Architecturally, a glass room is not part of the house.

A glass room looks like a conservatory, but the main differences is that a conservatory refers to an insulated extension of the house. So this is an actual part of a house, making it more expensive and complicated to buy and install a conservatory.

Finesse Windows are able to supply terrace canopies, verandas and garden rooms.

You will only need planning permission if your Veranda Glass Room is over 3m  in height, or is located on the roof of your home or it will be larger than 50% of the land that the original house covers.

A veranda allows you to create a covered outside area. In addition to being a beautiful addition to your house, it also allows you to find shelter from the sun, or to sit outside in rainy or cold weather. In addition, it also allows you to better protect your garden furniture against weather influences.

• Aluminium verandas are generally cheaper than veranda's made from different materials.
• An aluminium veranda offers a strong construction that will last for many years.
• Aluminium requires little maintenance. It is a metal that doesn't corrode or rot like timber.
• Aluminium verandas have a longer lifespan, meaning that you just have to invest once, and can enjoy the veranda for many years, without having to  replace it.
• Choosing Finesse Windows gives you peace of mind that you have chosen the best company for your Home Improvement project.

Adding a glass door system to an existing canopy at a later moment is no problem at all. 

A Veranda requires little maintenance. We do recommend however to clean the Veranda about twice a year. In addition to the fact that your Veranda looks better without dirt, it also increases the lifespan of the Veranda. 

When cleaning your Veranda, we recommend using a sponge or a soft cloth. You can easily clean the aluminium frame with water and a neutral soap.

The polycarbonate roofing can be cleaned in the same way, but be extra careful. Don't forget to frequently keep the gutter free from leaves and dirt to prevent the water drain from getting clogged.

A great looking Veranda Glass Room installed on a property could add anything between 5% and 15% to the overall value of your home. (Source: Estateagentnetworking.co.uk)