When it comes to picking windows and doors, every detail counts. One often-overlooked detail when picking new windows and doors is obscure glass.
Obscure glass offers a range of benefits for your living spaces but what are these benefits of obscure glass in windows and doors?
Read on to find out the benefits of obscure glass in windows and doors.
What Is Obscure Glass?
Obscure glass is a type of glass that is designed to be translucent but not transparent. This is so sunlight can still pass through it while obscuring the view from either side of it.
Obscure glass can be patterned, textured or frosted and come in different levels of obscurity. When choosing the right obscure glass for your home you should consider the level of privacy you need, how much light you would like to come through the windows and the effect you would like to achieve.
Where Is Obscure Glass Often Used?
The most common place for obscure glass is in bathroom windows. Obscure glass is not a requirement in bathrooms butmany homeowners prefer it. This is because it offers sufficient privacy while allowing plenty of light to enter the bathroom. It also means you don’t need to worry about pulling the blinds every time you use it.
Obscure glass is also often used in both front and back external door glazed panels. This is to add some extra privacy to your home while still allowing light into your hall or room. It can also make your home more secure by blocking visibility. This can reduce the likelihood of theft.
Other spaces obscure glass can be used for are windows in different living spaces or bedrooms that face onto roads, roads or neighbours’ houses. This gives you privacy from any potential onlookers.
What Are The Benefits of Obscure Glass in Windows and Doors?
Obscure glass offers many benefits including:
Privacy
Obscure glass provides privacy to your living spaces by blocking or reducing visibility. Obscure glass can come in different levels of obscurity and the highest level can offer
Light
Obscure glass can still allow natural light to filter through while blurring the view of people and objects on the other side.
Enhances Security
You can enhance your home’s security with obscure glass. Obscure glass can reduce visibility making it difficult for outsiders to see in which can deter potential intruders.
Design
Obscure glass can also offer a unique look for windows and doors in your home. There are a variety of textures and patterns to choose from with obscure glass and you can create different looks for different spaces.
Looking For Windows & Doors With Obscure Glass?
If you are looking for new windows and doors you can get a free no obligation quote.
At Homeshield Scotland, our A+ premium double glazed windows offer the highest levels of insulation and security. In addition, we have various we have various colours and finishes to choose from.
We also provide a range of customisable door styles – from solid material composite doors to the near-invisible style offered by our bi-fold doors – all complete with quality double glazing and top security features.
We also have a variety of obscure glass to choose from for both our windows and doors.
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