Window glass is one of the best ways to can customize the windows in your home. Whether you want to personalize your windows with a custom window design or add some privacy glass, there are quite a few ways to jazz up your windows.
Continue reading to find out the different options and styles of window glass that are typically offered by the best windows and doors manufacturers in Canada. This will help you choose the best window pane for your next window replacement endeavor.
Types of Window Glass
Designer Window Glass
One of the most popular window glass options is designer glass windows. If you want to add a focal window in any room of your home, designer glass is the way to go. From stained glass and etched glass to colorful window glass, there are endless possibilities to add some pizzazz to your windows with designer window glass.
Many Toronto homeowners choose to add decorative window glass to picture windows or bow and bay windows. However, designer window glass can be custom designed on almost every window style. Picture windows with designer options, such as stained or etched glass, look especially stunning on those windows that provide the most natural light to such rooms as the living room, great room, bedroom, or office space. This window glass option can dress up any room of your home as well as add to both the market value and curb appeal.
Ask your windows company about the many style options of etched, frosted, stained, patterned, or tinted window glass they have. Many windows companies even have the ability to custom design the window glass to match the style of your home.
Safety Window Glass
Are there specific windows in certain areas of your home that could be a potential hazard, especially for young children or household pets? Safety glass is one of the best ways to protect these areas.
Tempered glass is one of the most popular options for safety glass, as it is highly resistant to impact. If broken, standard window glass shatters into sharp, jagged pieces, which could be quite dangerous. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into rounded small pieces to prevent serious injury.
Safety glass is removed for those windows in bathrooms, basements, and kitchens, as those tend to be areas where accidents occur in the home due to slips and falls. Talk to your windows company about the different options for safety glass for your windows and doors.
Privacy Window Glass
Privacy glass windows are ideal for those rooms in which additional privacy is needed, such as bathrooms. There are several levels of privacy glass, as some allow for ideal sunlight while still blocking the view from the outside.
Privacy glass windows can also be decorative. There are quite a few options for privacy glass available, from tinted windows and frosted windows to privacy glass patterns, such as leaf patterns. Talk to your windows company about the different levels and designs available for privacy glass.
The majority of these window glass designs can be custom designed to match the aesthetic of your home. Moreover, you can opt for additional decorative options, such as window grids or grills. Speak with your windows company to see what options they currently have available.
Contact DirectPro Windows and Doors when you are ready to discuss options for window glass. We can help you decide which option is best for each and every room in your Toronto area home. Call us today for a free home consultation complete with an estimate for window replacement.
