Aluminium doors comprise front doors, side and back doors for both dwellings and commercial buildings. There are also doors meeting specific functional requirements.
In this section, you’ll find advice, articles, buying guides and other information for understanding and buying aluminium doors and about brands, systems and specialist suppliers. We include design and use considerations, styling and sightlines, thresholds, glass options and much more. If you’re looking to buy any type of door for your project, you can also contact us.
A well-designed porch is an excellent addition to the front of your home, or the side if that’s where your main door is. Porches add practical space, improve insulation and help with security. But before you start planning or building, it’s important to understand whether you need planning permission for …
In October 2018, the UK Government published a Code of Practice for Consumer IoT (Internet of Things) Security. This paper provides guidance for the consumer regarding Internet-connected or smart devices, such as smart door locks and windows, in the home. On 29 April 2024, the Government’s Product Security and Telecommunications …
The last few years have seen significant changes in door and window trends, and there has never been a better time for new windows and doors as far as choice is concerned, 2024 has seen some fantastic new products come to market. Looking ahead to 2025 door and window trends, …
French doors remain one of the most popular door types. Suitable for modern or traditional homes, available in a choice of materials, styles and aesthetics, today’s choice in French doors is better than ever. As a leading independent source of expert guidance on French doors, here is everything you need …
The flush door threshold is not only a desirable visual feature, but it helps those with a disability, parents with children, and the elderly. Doors play a crucial role in our homes and businesses, offering accessibility, security at the front, and convenience at the side. They are also significant features …
The new Origin OB-36+ Soho Bi-Fold Doors promise a different folding sliding door in the steel look. With ultra slim frames and a stylish Crittall®-inspired design, this new bifold door comes in several opening options whilst being elegant and chic, with the renowned Origin manufacturing quality and guarantee. Here is …
Attlas front doors present a level of construction quality typically found in much more expensive front doors. Attlas front Doors use the tried and tested Smart System, combined with premium-quality decorative panels. Every model offers a robust lineup of aluminium doors with pleasing designs, high-quality materials, and architectural quality hardware. …
Spitfire S-500 front doors are luxurious and top-tier entrance doors. They’re ideal for replacing a dated wood or metal door or to finish off the front of a newly built home. The Glasswin Diamond series is a comparable premium front door alongside the Spitfire S-500, offering more hinge options, quadruple …
Put Aluco steel look internal doors in your home or commercial building, and you’ll be rewarded with some of the best Crittall® style doors in aluminium. Aluco doors are beautifully made and hand-finished. Moreover, their overall styling and look, frame and bar sightlines make these arguably the closest to genuine …
The Aluco Floating Lock doors provide a steel-look interior door, front, side or back door, designed in the style of Art-Deco steel doors and where the feature lock and handle body of Crittall® and other steel brands floats into the glass. The first significant advantage of Aluco floating lock doors …
Choosing the right front door involves considering factors like what material you want, the door size, its design, colour and how you accessorise it. Installation costs and the door brand itself can also affect the front door cost. We’ve put together prices you can expect to pay for your new …
Composite doors offer one of the most affordable front door solutions. The quality and range of prices across the major brands are generally good. Choosing a front door replacement can be mind-boggling. If you would like more tailored suggestions, please get in touch with us with your specific requirements. The main things …
With a build quality you often only see on aluminium front doors costing two or three times as much, Gerda front doors is a collection of very well-built and designed front doors, using either a combination of steel and aluminium or all aluminium. Quality materials, great design, attractive hardware, with …
As a potential buyer of new windows and doors, many product choices and conflicting sales messages can often seem overwhelming. There are over forty brands of bifolding and sliding doors and numerous window brands and types. Every salesperson or glazing company claims to offer the “best” product. But what does …
When choosing new aluminium doors such as patio doors, French doors, or side or back doors, finding the slimmest aluminium doors for your project can be a challenge. There simply aren’t that many slim doors available. This is largely due to the necessity for a certain thickness of aluminium profile …
When it comes to choosing windows and doors for your home or project, window U-Values must be considered in your choice of windows or doors, alongside how they look. Of course, styling, security, weather protection and choosing the right provider are important. However, the performance of your windows, particularly in …
It’s important to understand you will come across U-values and Window Energy Ratings (WER) when purchasing new doors and windows, and they must comply with the building regulations under Approved Document L. You must ask your installer how efficient your doors and windows will be. This article explains the differences …
Windows and doors are essential to any building, whether it’s your home or a commercial project. With the increasing demand for accessibility and convenience, Schüco Barrier Free is a selection of doors for homeowners, architects and developers, creating a better solution for accessibility with improved aesthetics for any door. Schüco …
Trying to find the cheapest aluminium windows in order to save money on a property project can be tempting, and you’ll find some good and not-so-good ways to save money on the glazing element of your project. Unfortunately, using the cheapest possible routes to buying aluminium windows and doors can …
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 …
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 …
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 French Doors provide all manner of solutions both as stand-alone door sets or French Doors with sidelights. French doors make ideal patio doors for the home in both existing and new openings. Our buying guide on Origin French Doors explains all you need to know about the product and how …
Looking to get a quote or buy Origin aluminium windows? We explain how Origin windows suppliers work and why you should get in touch with Origin directly to find one. We also explain the general service you can expect, information about showrooms, training and aftercare. The Origin range of windows …
The Dutemänn Haus entrance door is a contemporary range of aluminium doors entrance doors and front doors, exclusively manufactured by Dutemann Ltd in Kent. Construction of the Dutemänn Haus Entrance Door. This modern aluminium door uses an aluminium frame and door leaf profiles with a premium aluminium panel. One of …
Comar aluminium doors come in an extensive range of door types and styles for both commercial and residential installations. The entire suite of Comar aluminium doors comes in a diverse range of sections. Door sight lines range from 30mm to 110mm and door rails from narrow glazing bars up to large …
The Origin Residential front door launched in 2016, giving Origin another quality product to offer homeowners alongside their successful range of bifolding doors, sliding doors, aluminium single or French doors and windows. In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about the Origin aluminium front door. Information …
The general perception of aluminium doors and windows has vastly improved over the last few years. Some of the typical misconceptions about aluminium windows and doors have been successfully put to bed. It is no longer true that: Aluminium doors are now better than ever. The reality is that the …
The introduction of the Origin aluminium front door is a logical progression for Origin, that is already firmly established as a Company, as one of the biggest and best known bifolding door providers in the UK. The Origin aluminium window or Twin Flush window did not follow the same principles …
Kawneer is not a systems company commonly associated with windows for dwellings. Known more for their advanced commercial windows and doors the perception by many is that Kawneer products are only suitable for schools, hospitals, retail parks and other commercial buildings. It is true that architects widely specify Kawneer products …
Origin Global, one of the UK’s best-known designers and manufacturers of bifolding doors are entering the market with a premium range of aluminium residential entrance doors. Called The Origin Residential Door these are bespoke panelled aluminium front doors for the home. The introduction of the Origin Residential door will further …
On 31st August 2016, Origin launched its latest new product – an aluminium front entrance door. Called the Origin Residential Door, this contemporary and bespoke front door will be available to the trade from 1st September and rolled out to consumers on 1st October. The new Origin Residential Door provides …
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