Warmcore Aluminium Windows
Warmcore aluminium windows are one of the most recent windows to hit the market. They feature a pvcu thermal core, aluminium exterior and are aesthetically excellent with impressive U Values.
Nick Dardalis
REAL Aluminium by Customade – an Introduction
Customade UK is one of the longest established fabricators of PVCu and Aluminium in the UK. One of the earliest manufacturers of the former and best-selling Monarch aluminium system, they are now firmly set up with Smarts. They are also behind the brilliant Atlas Glazed Roof product meaning that Customade is …
What are the best windows for coastal locations
What are the best windows for coastal locations? It depends on how the windows are coated, the hardware provided to them and, importantly, the installer you’re working with and what experience they have. Any windows and doors in aluminium will work in coastal locations, but you will need to upgrade …
The best frameless bifolding door and what you need to know
The best frameless bifolding door is a serious alternative to the conventional framed bifolding door. However, finding the best frameless bifolding door also means understanding what frameless really means. But choose the right product and you are rewarded with a new bifold door that looks fantastic, is ultra-slim, very functional, …
An Interview with Andrew Halsall Managing Director of Origin
Origin, the British manufacturer of bi-fold doors, windows and blinds, has become the only company in the fenestration industry to be listed in The Sunday Times Profit Track 100, which details the top 100 private companies with the fastest-growing profits over the last three years. Previous well-known companies to be …
Aluk vs Origin Bifold Doors – who wins?
Both the Aluk and Origin range of bifolding doors provide reliable, functional and attractive doors for any property renovation project. Aluk doors are well-priced, stylish and a well-known brand. Origin bifolds come with more personalisation options and slimmer sightlines. So which one is best? Why compare Aluk vs Origin bifolding …
Who is responsible for faulty bifolding doors?
When a consumer purchases a set of Bifolding doors the finished product has not necessarily been made by just one company. Whilst there are companies such as Origin who only make their own doors, the majority are made differently. So when trying to resolve issues with faulty bifolding doors it …
Comparing the Schuco and Origin bifolding doors
One of the most commonly asked questions to this website relates to information and advice about the Schuco and Origin bifolding door and what is the better door. Since we first wrote this article in 2016, both Origin and Schuco continue to be compared. However, since 2016, both Schüco and …
New slimline rooflight from Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions.
The range of lantern and roof products available from Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions are one of the most popular in the UK. The range of glass roof products available from Atlas, differ from the mainstream in that they’re designed to be slim, strong, thermally efficient and without the coming tie …
How to improve period windows without replacing them
There are certain types of residential properties where new windows and doors cannot be fitted. Examples of these include listed buildings and those that fall under Conservation areas. There are other types of properties where the original windows are such a key feature of the building that replacing them with …
Could an Aluminium Balcony Create more Space
The lack of housing to meet ever growing populations is frequently reported. Cities are looking for ways to add more dwellings to meet growing demand. The solution is either to grow outwards or grow upwards; and this is where an aluminium balcony could be one innovative solution. Future of London …
Is the Origin window the best aluminium window?
Are Origin windows good since their launch in 2015, with an additional slimmer window in the range and even more new aluminium casement windows on the market today? Overall the Origin aluminium window remains an excellent choice for many good reasons. Brilliantly made, some of the best colour options on …
Kawneer Secures Sunesis School Building Joint Venture
Kawneer Architectural aluminium systems have been widely supplied in commercial buildings for several decades in the UK. Â One of the sectors that have regularly featured Kawneer products is the education sector for schools, colleges and universities. Kawneer to provide windows to pre-design school buildings. Sunesis is a joint venture between …
Why has triple glazing failed to gain market share?
Why hasn’t triple glazing won the hearts of the window buying public? It’s an issue often talked about within the door and window sector. Understandably the glass manufacturers, spacer bar makers and others involved in the glass supply chain are all extolling the virtues of triple glazing. Many window and door …
Features of frameless glass doors and bifolds.
Frameless bifolding doors differ in many ways when compared to conventional bifolding doors. Aside from the visual differences between the two products, there are differences in the way the doors open and how they can be used compared to a conventional type of door. So what additional features can a …
Origin unveil new bifolding door software for Origin Installers.
Origin Bifolding doors already offers exceptional dealer support to it’s nationwide installers of their folding doors. Part of their marketing support includes literature, showroom products and point of sale material. In addition Origin dealers have also benefitted from van livery. Origin are now making further changes to their support packages …
Tips and Advice about floor to ceiling windows.
For new extensions and property renovations, floor to ceiling windows are unbeatable for filling a room with light, the best possible views and giving a feeling of space. Look at most modern commercial buildings and even the latest trend in home extensions and the floor-to-ceiling aluminium window will be a …
Senior Systems launch brand new aluminium window.
Senior Architectural Systems has been long established in the UK and offers a vast range of windows, doors and curtain walling systems. Part of their innovation includes their splendid Hybrid Windows, the very thermally efficient PURe range of windows and even fibreglass windows that are making significant headway in the …
What are the best blinds for bifolding doors?
The Houzz Website is one of the largest and best-known home improvement websites on the internet.  With over 35 million unique visitors across their global websites, Houzz is now used daily by home improvement enthusiasts, designers and anyone passionate about design. As a valued information resource about aluminium products, fenestration and …
Origin Windows for commercial buildings
The Origin aluminium window is one of the newest products to hit the home improvement market. It offers a host of innovative features such as the Aerogel Technology, colour matched handles, a flush casement arrangement and available on ultra fast lead times. Whilst the Origin Twin Flush Window is certainly marketed …
Are externally beaded windows safe?
For a short answer, yes, modern externally beaded windows are safe. The windows in the home may be internally or externally beaded; what does this mean for safety and security? If you’re told external beaded windows are unsafe, you’re not being given all the correct information. This article will explain …
The Aluprof bifolding door reviewed
Aluprof folding doors are little known in the residential market. The Systems company Aluprof, markets it’s product through its network of fabricators that largely carry out commercial contracts. Therefore it’s unlikely to be found in most double glazing showrooms. However if you are buying a new build property constructed as …
What is the right way to sell double glazing?
Is there a place for the traditional sales tactics employed by the national and other double glazing firms? Speak to any salesman working for smaller or medium sized companies and they will tell you that they find it easy to sell against the big firms and the sales tactics they …
The first in-depth review of the Synseal Warmcore Door
In mid–2015, Synseal Extrusions launched the Synseal Warmcore folding door as a bifolding product. The Warmcore range of bifolding doors, residential doors and window come via a network of manufacturers and installers all over the UK.  This review of the Synseal Warmcore Door examines this hybrid aluminium product in a …
Inductaflex changes the game in curving aluminium window frames
The curving of window sections calls for specialist machinery and a lot of skill. Many people assume that in order to bend a profile simple machinery is used. In fact quite specialist machinery is used and each section reacts differently to bending. A typical open back box section such as …
New slimline commercial door from Technal
Look at any typical commercial door or framing system and you’ll find they use a 100mm frame. These were designed from the outset to accommodate the standard concealed overhead closer, or transom closer as it’s otherwise known. Commercial doors have largely remained unchanged since their introduction over thirty years ago. …
Reynaers SlimLine 38 Windows Review
Reynaers Slimline 38 windows are some of the best-designed steel-look aluminium windows on the market because they provide frame options replicating original steel profiles better than other aluminium steel-look windows on the market. This great styling comes with the well-known Reynaers profile quality, design, excellent specifications and the premium brand …
Reynaers Masterline 8 Pivot Door
Part of the excellent Masterline range, Reynaers Masterline 8 Pivot Door take the concept of hinged doors to another level with cutting edge design, wow-factor pivot opening action and substantial door size capability for ambitious grand designs style extensions. You can use the Reynaers Masterline 8 Pivot Door as a …
Late payments remain a real issue for the window industry
Wouldn’t utopia be that simple chain of events where you received an order, you carried out the work, you sent your invoice, your invoice was paid in full and your invoice was paid on time? For any door and window installer the advantages of being paid on time are self …
Reynaers introduce designer hypoallergenic window handles
Reynaers are an exceptional systems company servicing the higher end market and discerning homeowner. The Reynaers product range includes bifolding doors, sliding doors, entrance doors and windows. Designer handles for aluminium windows. The consumer focused arm of Reynaers is called Reynaers at Home. They have recently introduced a range of …
2015 Report confirms dominance of aluminium in construction
AMA Research have published the 9th edition of the ‘Commercial Glazing Market Report – UK 2015–2019 Analysis’. AMA Research are well established publishers of Market reports, databases and bulletins for construction and building. In addition they can be employed to carry out individual research projects such as commissioned market research …
Resolving customer complaints about powder coated finishes
Polyester powder coating is a high quality finish that has been used in the colouring and finishing of aluminium for over forty years. It is regarded as the very best way of applying colour, protection and durability to aluminium windows, doors and screens whether for a commercial or residential installation. …
