Wooden Sash Windows Or Plastic Windows Which Conveys Better Impression In Office Situation

When you are remodeling your office there will come a time when you may need to choose between wooden sash windows or plastic windows. Which option gives a better impression in an office environment?

Windows are an important part of an office setting. They draw the eye and call attention to themselves. In making a positive impression on clients and visitors you windows can help or detract. It is important that the design and decor of you office reflect your good taste and convey a sense of your values.

In the 1967 film, The Graduate, Benjamin, that character played by Dustin Hoffman was given a bit of career advice by a well meaning neighbor. His one word of advice was “Plastics”. Mr. McGuire’s advice was good. There was great future to be had in plastics.

But anyone who remembers the movie will remember that Mr. McGuire and his one word of advice represented all that was superficial, artificial temporary and ugly. Today people use plastic products hundreds of times a day. Kitchen utensils, automobile parts, computer parts, toys, furniture, even shoes and handbags are made of plastic. Many of these products are attractive and useful in their way. But they are not meant to last.

While we all use plastic products and are grateful for them, plastic still evokes certain negative feelings in people. People who seem to lack depth or integrity are often described as being plastic.

When people buy and sell, sign contracts and make plans they want to work with people they can trust. They look for qualities like honesty and integrity. They want to work with someone who is real, not plastic.

The choice of material you use in your office can hint at your values. Wood gives people a sense of history and tradition. It put people in touch with the craftsmen of times past when quality work was valued and a man’s word was his bond.

There was a story on BBC recently about people replacing wooden sash windows in historic buildings with plastic windows. People who are committed to preserving historic architecture are determined to stamp out this “plague”.

Anyone who has an office in an older building should think seriously about replacing old windows with new plastic ones. People will notice. They will think that whoever made that choice will cut corners and choose image over substance.

In a newer building wood sash windows can stand as a reminder of the quality of workmanship that has not quite gone out of style in your office.

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