Picture windows

LOOKING TO ADD EXTRA GLAZING? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS FOR THEIR ADVICE ON HOW TO GET A PICTURE WINDOW RIGHT, TO FRAME GARDEN VIEWS PERFECTLY

- NATASHA BRINSMEAD

Picture windows have seen a huge surge in popularity in recent years, with more and more homeowners catching on to their many benefits.

They do far more than let in oodles of natural light - they also act as an architectural feature in their own right, and can even double up as a cosy reading nook or window seat with the best views in the house. So if you're currently considering replacement windows, then this is a style well worth looking into.

WHAT IS A PICTURE WINDOW?

'Large single-pane windows with slender frames are commonly known as picture windows because they perfectly frame the view, like a picture,' explains Edward Stobart, technical sales manager at IDSystems. 'With their slim frames and expanses of glass, picture windows have become a hugely popular option for those undertaking extension or renovation projects,' he continues. 'While the picture window itself is almost always fixed to reduce the amount of visible frame, for larger fixed windows there is the potential to incorporate opening sashes at one side to allow for ventilation.'

WHAT TYPE OF GLAZING CAN YOU USE?