Nick Dardalis 
Compared to sliding doors and French doors, bifold doors make quite a unique patio door proposition, and some of the benefits of bifold doors are not available with any other type of door. If you are not sure whether bifold doors are right for your property project, here are some …
We are frequently asked about windows and doors to provide more natural light in a house. The obvious answer is larger windows and doors like the latest sliding door products, which provide the largest panes of glass and door leaf sizes than any other door product. Despite the numerous benefits …
The most important Building Regulations for windows and doors cover fire safety, ventilation, energy efficiency, general protection, accessibility, security and, more recently, overheating. With so many Building Regulations which vary from country to country, we have extracted and summarised those relating to windows, doors and associated glazing. Whether simply replacing …
For property renovation projects, homeowners look to save money, and the supply only vs supply and fit route for the windows and doors is one consideration. The supply only route is great for saving money but does not always offer full guarantees and product support, nor does it always provide …
We are often asked how to determine whether a double glazing installer is qualified or competent to do the work. So, while we’ve written many buying guides to help customers find their perfect doors and windows you also need to be sure that your installer has the skills to install …
Manufactured by Made For Trade, Korniche bifold doors are modern doors predominantly designed to appeal to the trade buyer and installer and heavily marketed as such because of the way they are supplied, supported, and their simplified installation. Homeowners benefit from a reasonably priced folding sliding door for standard installations …
Choosing windows and doors for self-build homes is a significant buying decision if you are embarking on creating a new home from scratch or even a major renovation. Not only do the windows and doors add a lot to the overall appearance of your home, but their performance matters for …
Aluminium French doors are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, particularly among homeowners drawn to the black steel, Art Deco, and industrial styles often associated with the Crittall® look. Beyond aesthetics, aluminium French doors offer practical advantages, especially as replacements for older patio doors in UK homes. This guide explains what …
Solarlux can be credited with inventing the modern bifolding door and already makes high-end bifolds in terms of design and quality. The new Solarlux Megaline takes what can be done with an already exceptional aluminium bifolding door to new levels. Megaline is unique in providing a bifold solution on projects …
The Schuco AS FD 75 Bifolding door is available via approved fabricators and installers. Our review takes a look at the new features.
Made by Alufold Direct, one of the leading aluminium trade manufacturers in the UK, the XENLITE roof lantern is ultra slim, contemporary in appearance and with a quality build, fit and finish. XENLITE provides homeowners with a stylish all-aluminium roof lantern with exactly the modern look new extensions or flat …
The latest product offering gorgeous aluminium glazing inside is the Origin OI-30 internal doors range. Beautifully made and featuring the signature details of classic metal doors, such as the grid-pattern and industrial, heritage or Art-Deco style. Origin OI-30 internal doors now provide an alternative product choice alongside the established Aluco …
The Cortizo brand name is firmly established in the UK for its super-slim slider with a 20mm mullion, called the Cor-Vision. For those not wanting the structurally bonded product and looking for a more affordable slider, Cortizo 4700 sliding doors provide an excellent alternative in a modern style that’s not …
When it comes to the ever-popular steel look in aluminium, it’s fair to say Smart Systems Heritage range is one of the best and longest established. Whilst predominantly an exterior system, Smart’s Heritage products are widely used internally. Now there’s the new Smart Systems AluSpace – a dedicated interior steel …
In June 2022, Part L 2021 of the Building Regulations came into force, with an update in February 2023. These Part L 2021 Building Regulations brought window and door U-values and Window Energy Ratings lower for both new build properties and existing dwellings. What this means to the homeowner and …
When it comes to air quality in dwellings and other buildings, Part F 2021 Ventilation is part of the wider range of Building Regulations. In simple terms, Part F 2021 2021 Ventilation requests adequate means of ventilation provided in buildings whether by mechanical or natural means. Also known as Approved …
Made in the UK and available through a large network of fabricators and installers, the Alutech BF73 bifold door is affordable, high quality and matches the slim sightlines at the mullion of more premium systems. In this Alutech bifold doors review, there’s detailed information about the product, its benefits and …
Alitherm Heritage windows are the best-known and best-selling aluminium windows with a steel-look style. Designed by Smart Systems, the UK’s largest aluminium systems company, Alitherm Heritage windows were one of the first products in the steel-look market. This excellent suite of slim profiles re-creates steel-inspired windows. They are an excellent …
Cortizo doors and especially the bifold and sliding systems are now well-established in the UK. They’re a fantastic mid-range bifold with good styling, quality hardware, secure and reliable. However, the quality of the Cortizo doors you get depends on who makes them and the expertise of the installer. This system …
Have you placed an order for new windows or patio doors and being told of a general glass and double glazing shortage? Are you being told of aluminium windows shortages too? The glazing and the wider construction industry is facing significant material and glass delays and a general problem with …
Launched in April 2021, and modified in 2025, the Origin OS-29+ sliding door brings improvements in profile, thermal perfomance and a flush stacking feature. As a partially bonded system, it is simpler to fit and glaze and comes with the legendary Origin quality, reputation, and guarantee. The downside is it …
With the demise of both Panoramic slide and turn doors and New Wave Doors also going into administration, the best and most suitable alternative right now are the slide and turn doors by Sunseeker. These give you slimmer, better and more affordable slide and turn doors than any other comparable …
An aluminium front door provides a slim, sleek, modern luxury look to your property. It also offers excellent security, a strong presence, excellent weather protection and improved energy efficiency. This article explains what to consider when choosing an aluminium front door. It is easy to get confused with your options …
The second lockdown in November 2020 is targeted on the retail and hospitality sector, rather than the entire economy as was the case in March. Messaging from government has been clearer than in March, in that they want manufacturing and construction to remain open. The specific guidance for the November …
Our Solarlux Cero sliding doors review takes a look at this highly advanced slimline door. Cero capitalises on the current trend for minimalist architectural glazing and slimline aluminium. The Cero door sits amongst an elite set of sliding door products offering genuine architectural glazing. It also offers sizes at or …
Our Glasswin front doors review takes an in-depth look at this new brand’s quality, specifications and features. We also explain how this product can offer better profiles, options and colours than popular brands such as Origin, Smart Systems Designer and Spitfire doors. In creating this review, we’ve seen the products …
Origin has a new MD in the appointment of Daniel Baker. The Door and Window Experts website has been delighted to work with Origin for many years directly and via our web clients, many of whom are Origin dealers. We wish Daniel every success in his new role and Andy, …
An independent system designed and made by Everglade Windows in London, aïr MOD windows provide a true alternative to Smart Systems, Aluk, Reynaers, Origin and other similar systems. The overall advantage of aïr MOD windows is their integrated design and components, taking the complexity out of specifying for installers and …
Many of us involved in the fenestration sector will have seen from around 20th April, the intention of fabricators, suppliers to fenestration and services to re-open. Businesses are updating their website, their social media statements and also contacting their customers directly. The opinion of whether this is a good idea …
On Thursday 16th April, it was announced that lockdown restrictions in the UK will continue for “at least” another three weeks. What does this mean for the fenestration sector? Is it time for business to consider, and indeed, plan a return to work? In this article, we set out a …
In the first Sheerline Windows review, we take a helicopter view of the system and explore some of its features. Garnalex Extrusions is behind the Sheerline brand. The Sheerline Windows review. Background There is a lot of window industry experience behind Garnalex and the Sheerline windows system. Prior to launch, …
Deceuninck already enjoys an excellent reputation in the UK and Europe with its range of PVCu windows and doors. New to the UK is the Decalu Aluminium range based on the already successful European systems. This article gives an overview of what you can expect with Decalu Aluminium by Deceuninck. …
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