You look out your window. The street is there. The neighbours are there. The cars pass by.
And they can see in too.
Privacy is something people don't think about when they choose windows. They think about light, about views, about air. They don't think about who can see them.
Until they feel exposed.
The window that shows everything
A clear window is open. It lets light in. It lets you see out. It also lets everyone see in.
During the day, it is harder to see inside. The light outside is brighter. But as the day gets darker, the window changes. When night comes, the room becomes visible from outside. People walking past can see right in.
That clear window that felt so open and free during the day now feels like a stage.
The window that protects
Some windows are designed with privacy in mind. Frosted glass. High placement. Narrow openings.
Frosted glass lets light through but blurs the view. People outside cannot see in clearly. It is a simple solution that works.
High windows are another option. Light comes in from above. No one can see in from the street.
Narrow windows let light in but limit the angle of view. The opening is small, so only a narrow view is possible.
The in-between
Most people don't want to feel closed in. They want light. They want the view. They just don't want to feel like they are being watched.
The solution is not always frosted glass or high windows. Sometimes it is just about where the window faces.
A window facing the backyard has more privacy than a window facing the street. A window facing trees has more privacy than a window facing the neighbour's house.
The window you can trust
A good window can be open without feeling exposed. The right glass, the right placement, the right treatment — all of it works together.
ALWEW has options. Frosted glass for bathrooms. High windows for bedrooms. Clear glass for the backyard.
There is no single right answer. But there is always a right answer for your home.
