Creating a flush threshold on sliding doors as well as effective drainage and weather protection has many benefits when planning a new extension. Not only does a flush threshold provide a very attractive detail with the doors open or closed, but it also provides step-free access as you move in and out of your home. […]
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Understanding sliding patio door sizes
Getting sliding patio door sizes right is essential in not only having the right style of door for your home but also making the most of the open doors in the summer months. Sliding patio doors provide added features over bifolding doors and hinged French doors. Compared to these other doors, a sliding patio door […]
Grey Origin Bifolding Doors in Bedfordshire
An installation of four sets of Grey Origin Bifolding Doors in Bedfordshire, to a substantial family home with a newly built extension. Multiple sets of grey Origin bifolding doors in Bedfordshire. Open Living installed four sets of our best-selling bifolding doors. Our work comprises three sets on the main back elevation with a further […]
Replacing Old Steel Windows with Aluminium
Some homeowners replace their old Crittall or other metal windows with PVCu and aluminium. These windows have instantly improved the property with the latest in double glazed windows. However, there are certain properties where replacing the original slim steel windows can compromise the overall appearance. What are the best steel replacement windows? If your […]
How energy efficient are bifolding doors or sliding doors
How much insulation do bifolding or sliding doors provide? If you are thinking about doors in your home, you may think all that glass is not energy efficient. We answer some questions about how energy efficient are bifolding doors. Can large glass bifolding or sliding doors be thermally efficient? The answer is yes, but some […]
Our Top Tips for choosing the right bifolding door
Open Living is your local bifolding door specialists. As one of the regions’ leading bifolding door suppliers, we have many years of expertise and possess the knowledge to help you make an informed choice on what is the right door for you. Choose your new bifolding doors with care The bifolding door is […]
Sliding Door Glossary of Terms
A modern sliding door offers your home fantastic views through the large glass panels. These highly engineered products are now better, slimmer and more desirable than ever before. If you are currently in the market for a new sliding door for your home, you may come across technical terms or descriptions you are not familiar […]
Why Visit the Open Living Letchworth Showroom
Why visit our Letchworth Home Improvements showroom? In designing our showroom we used our experience in windows and doors as well as learning from our customers through our many installations of windows and doors in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. If you are planning to replace your old windows and doors or thinking about […]
Why the Origin Twin Flush Aluminium Window is unique
At Open Living, we offer a whole range of latest generation aluminium windows. All our windows meet the requirements of many different types of properties. One of the very latest windows to hit the UK market is the new Twin Flush Aluminium Window by Origin. This is a highly advanced aluminium window with a host […]
