How to select the right windows and doors for your home

How to select the right windows and doors for your home


Choosing windows and doors for your build or renovation can be a little overwhelming. There is a wide variety of options and not everyone is aware of the difference between an awning or a casement window or what would be best window type to suit their needs.
Timber windows and doors are generally more sustainable, energy efficient and look simply stunning. By investing in energy efficient doors and windows you improve the energy rating of your home and it’s resale value.
So where is the best place to start? Duce Timber Windows & Doors have put together the Duce selection process to make it simple for homeowners to make the right decisions to suit the needs of the home.
With the Duce selection process, you can select which timber, which glass and which hardware you prefer to suit your needs. By going through a step-by-step process you can even design your own doors or windows and Duce can custom-make just about anything.
Here are the 7 stages of selection:
  1. Select your door or window type – choose a design that suits you best. Think about what is important i.e. maximum ventilation, space saving, security, rain protection etc.
  2. Select your design – choose an existing design or be really creative and design your own door or window.
  3. Select your timber – choose from Surian, New Guinea Rosewood, Amoora, Silky Oak, Western Cedar, Spotted Gum, Jarrah, Eco timber or CBFT (Community Based Fair Trade).
  4. Select your hardware – what type of door handle do you prefer? Look at the range of options available there are many designs and finishes to suit the style of your home.
  5. Select your glass – the greater investment in your glass the more likely you are to improve the re-sale value of your home not to mention the energy saving benefits. Again think about what is important to you i.e. reducing heat gain, UV, noise, eliminating window cleaning and increasing security.
  6. Select your screens – if you want to keep those annoying pests out of your home you can have screens fitted. These may be either internally, externally or fully integrated into a window or door system itself. Duce have screening solutions for all types windows and doors including louvres and bi-folds.
  7. Select your finish – choose from a variety of colours of stain or paint to suit your preference. Solutions are easy and possibilities are endless with the Duce selection process.