This lightfilled extension features aluminium bifolds and a Skyline roof lantern from Express Bi-folding Doors, ensuring plenty of natural light and easy access to the garden
The primary function of a home is to keep its occupants warm, dry and secure – and in that respect, the majority of houses built today are comparatively healthy, simply because they exclude the weather very effectively. Modern heating, sanitation, refrigeration and lighting systems all represent a significant improvement on previous generations, too.
However, we have introduced other problems, including a lack of ventilation and a rise in the types and number of toxic products in the home. We have one of the highest rates of asthma in the world, with 10% of UK children now suffering from it. As we spend the majority of our time indoors, it’s important that we think carefully about the internal environment we are creating. Here are the key considerations to take into account.