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Natural light from windows on a home is important in all parts of the country, especially the Sunshine State of Florida. Although these functional pieces to the architecture of your home certainly let the sunshine in, their opacity can also reveal much of your interior to the outside world. Privacy is important, especially if your home is closely positioned to your neighbors, and the level of privacy you require certainly varies from room to room. In the past, window treatments were the only solution, completely cutting off views from and into your home. In addition to window treatments, there are now a variety of window glass styles that increase home privacy while also maintaining design aesthetics. The Window Depot is quite familiar with all these options. Here are six ways in which you can enhance the privacy of your home. Types of Privacy Windows Frosted Glass. One of the more popular options found on bathrooms and walk-in closets with windows, frosted glass lets in natural light...

If your home's windows need to be replaced, either due to their lack of functionality or an outdated aesthetic, you schedule a time for a professional team like the crew at The Window Depot to complete an assessment, provide a quote, and get the job done. While a team of window professionals may have the best options for windows on your home figured out, educating yourself on what style of glass best suits your home's windows in both functional and aesthetic ways is valuable knowledge to possess. What types of glass are incorporated in windows? There is a benefit to all the different custom glass styles on the market today. Deciding between them depends on your design preference and what functionality you need out of them. Different Glass Options for Your Windows Low-E Glass - Vital in warmer, sunnier climates like Florida, low-E glass is a type of glass engineered to limit or fully block dangerous UV rays from entering your home. This not only protects you but your personal b...

Purchasing a new home is both exciting and nerve-wracking. New home buyers consider location, interior layout, architecture, new versus old construction, your budget, and where that money is going. But there is one factor that most do not have at the forefront of their minds when seeing homes: window features. When you are at a showing, you likely take a brief note of the integrity of the windows; however, do you look deeper, considering the quality and also their placement? Windows are quite important to consider when purchasing a home, mainly because they serve a diverse purpose for your home. They not only provide aesthetic beauty both inside and out but also act as a buffer between Mother Nature and your family.  Evaluate the Windows on a Potential Purchase When you are looking to purchase a property, what about the windows must you take into account? The integrity of the windows themselves is a start. Feel around the edges of them during your showing; do you feel a draft? Are ...

Recently, The Window Depot discussed the ever-changing window design styles on the market today. Aesthetically, deciding what type of windows you want on your home is something a team like The Window Depot can help guide homeowners through. Did you know that several different mechanical styles of windows are actually designed specifically for certain homes and rooms? Design style differences aside, the diversity in how a window functions is equally as important, if not more, depending on what you are trying to achieve throughout your home. Two common windows on the market today are sliding and double-hung windows. Their similarity is simple: they're both windows, yet their differences are notable. When selecting between these two mechanical styles of windows, it pays to diagnose their differences and why one may be more applicable to your home than the other. Sliding Windows Sliding window panes sit on a track, allowing an individual to slide open along said track. Traditionally ...