Let there be light: Planning what windows to buy

What frame and type of glass works most efficiently for your home

A key consideration for new homes, but what type comes down to what budget you have and, indeed, your taste.

Hi Kieran We are considering a home extension and have done a lot of research and have a good idea about what we want but would like some advice on windows. There seems to be such a variety and a lot of dos and don’ts. We are considering a lot of glass on the ground floor and would like to get more light into the upstairs. What do you think works best?
— Joanne and Piotyr, Castletroy, Limerick

Hello Joanne & Piotyr. Thank you for your question. When it comes to windows there is certainly a wide bandwidth of choice available both in terms of window type and, indeed, design. Like most other aspects of construction much of this consideration comes down to what budget you have at the end of the day and, indeed, your taste.