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 …
Homeowners and the trade often contact us asking about alternatives to Panoramic slide and turn doors. The slide and turn Panoramic product is one solution for those looking for an alternative to a concertina door. However, some of the reviews around Panoramic doors are not favourable and you may struggle …
2020 marks the tenth anniversary of the Door and Window Experts Website so we’ve had ample time to look at windows and doors of the last decade and see how things have changed. We’ve also been in the glazing sector for 32 years and used our experience to compile our …
Cortizo Sliding doors offer modern patio doors designed with the latest technology, engineering and slim sightlines. However, buying Cortizo products in the UK can confuse the homeowner as well as the installer. In this article, we provide information and a review about Cortizo as a system as well as their …
Origin bifolding doors now come as two models, the OB-72 and OB-49, thoroughly reviewed by us. Therefore you now have two products to choose, both with the legendary Origin quality, brand name and guarantee. In this article, we help you understand more about the latest Origin bifolding doors. We also …
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 …
Google Synseal Reviews or Warmcore Reviews and the results are not positive. A visit to the Synseal Group Reviews on Trustpilot reveals 93% rated as ‘bad’ with just 7% rated as ‘average’. Homeowners contacting our website also ask if they should steer away from Synseal’s products after finding negative Synseal and …
The SUNFLEX range of over 35 home improvement products comes from a professional network of trained SUNFLEX suppliers. Buying from an accredited supplier of products offers homeowners additional peace of mind compared with sourcing them from the broader supply chain. We explain how manufacturing businesses such as SUNFLEX support their …
Sculptured windows remain a very popular choice, particularly in uPVC. In this article, we explain more about sculptured windows, look at other styles and also explain which aluminium bifolds can match your existing or new PVCu windows. Aluminium bifolding doors for sculptured windows. One of the reasons sculptured windows remain …
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. Â We also explain the general service you can expect, information about showrooms, training and aftercare. The Origin range of windows …
Finding out how much Origin windows cost depends on several factors, the most obvious being the number of windows you need. Â However, there are other important considerations, all of which also affect your price. Â We explain how window prices are calculated and how to buy Origin aluminium windows. Are Origin …
Bifolding doors for large openings are ideal for those bigger extensions giving even more living space. These larger sets of doors or those designs comprising several door sets are ideal for larger detached houses, not to mention adding monetary value to your home. One desirable feature in a new extension …
Like a lot of engineered products, patio doors made or designed by German systems companies enjoy a reputation for quality and reliability. German bifold patio doors are no exception. Brand perception is important from a marketing perspective, but these German made products are also popular with fabricators and installers because …
Origin, the UK’s biggest bifolding door company now has an e-shop. Meaning that consumers can configure and buy bifolding doors online. We take a look at what this means for consumers as well as the trade. Using an online store to work out what Origin bifold doors cost. First of …
Steel-look, Crittall style, industrial or Art-Deco. How much do these types of steel-look and steel replacement windows cost? The factors affecting how much you pay for this unique design of aluminium windows varies depending on the product, the manufacturer and where you buy them from. Even the colour and choice …
If you are researching Origin bifold door suppliers, you will come across many different home improvement companies all over the UK selling Origin bifolding doors and windows. In this article, we give some insight into how Origin bifold door suppliers work with Origin and how both homeowners and Origin dealers …
We have put together this guide with information about Origin aluminium windows.  As well as helping you understand where you can use Origin Aluminium Windows we also explain the types of property they’re suitable for. Homeowner information about Origin Aluminium Windows. Origin windows are suitable both for the replacement of existing …
There is now a full range of Doors and Windows made by Origin Frames available to suit just about any type of home. Starting with the Bifolding Door, Origin have expanded their range to include Windows, Entrance Doors and now Sliding Doors. So the “Origin Home” is now a real …
Do you have a house with old Crittall® windows or other steel casements? The options for replacing Crittall windows with aluminium are now substantial, especially for patio doors, with Alitherm, Aluco, Reynaers and other window brands providing a similar aluminium alternative. You will also benefit from substantially better security and …
Buying aluminium windows is about to get easier and a lot quicker. Origin has, for the second time, revolutionised how quickly aluminium windows are made and how fast your windows can be fitted. Origin are continuing to change the market in their drive to be the very best window & door …
Ask bifolding door professionals who are three of the most familiar names in bifolding doors and three names likely to be mentioned are Origin, Schuco and Reynaers. Origin, Schuco and Reynaers bifolding doors are also frequently compared with each other. The companies behind Origin, Schuco and Reynaers bifolding doors. For …
There are several key features of slimline sliding doors making them different from regular patio sliders for the home. Whether you know them as ultra-slim sliding doors, panoramic sliding doors, minimal or frameless, we explain the critical features of slimline sliding doors and what to look for when researching or …
How you fit aluminium sliding patio doors depends on a number of factors. The type and size of the doors, their intended location and even your property all play a part. Sliding doors are different in how they are installed compared to bifolding doors, French Doors or a new front …
What is the best way of achieving flush or low thresholds on sliding patio doors? Unlike a bifolding door, sliding doors do not normally protrude over the threshold or frame on the inside or outside of the doors. This is because sliding doors do not move along their track and …
With over fifty sliding door brands in the UK, who makes the best aluminum sliding patio doors? Sunflex, Cortizo, Solarlux Cero, Schuco, Vitrocsa, and Panoramah are some of the top options, but they also represent the higher end of the market. You’ll find many other excellent aluminum sliding doors that …
What are the significant differences when comparing aluminium vs steel windows? Where you need to replace old steel windows or want to add steel-styled windows and doors as part of a property project, steel windows are the genuine article. Aluminium provides Crittall style aluminium windows made differently, costing less but …
Comar Aluminium windows comprise five different systems with up to 10 different fixed or opening configurations. The different Comar window ranges are widely used and extensively specified in commercial and housing developments all over the UK. Comar Aluminium Windows Overview. The table below gives an overview of the full range …
What are the best types of blinds for conservatory roofs? There are after-market blinds, as well as blinds housed in the glass and even changing the conservatory roof. The conservatory, orangery or the new glass modular extension remains an attractive addition to the home. New conservatories benefit from the latest …
Frameless slide and fold doors are designed with a minimal aluminium frame and maximum glass area. They are suitable for internal or external use and are available as single or double-glazed doors. For external use, double-glazed frameless slide and fold doors are an alternative to the conventional larger framed bifolding …
Can you repair Integral blinds? An integral blind is part of the double glazed unit, sealed between the two panes of glass. One of the advantages of integral blinds is that their location in the glass protects them from dust and general wear and tear. As an integral blind is hermetically …
What is the better door for your home, bifolding or sliding doors? Bifolding doors are great for connecting your room to your garden. Sliding doors better for when you want larger panes of glass. There are also other considerations relating to sightlines and everyday usage of these door types helping …
How aware are installers of Comar aluminium windows for homeowners? Comar is one of the UK’s best-known aluminium systems companies, with a vast portfolio of installations by their network of fabricators and installers. Comar aluminium windows and doors, curtain walling and commercial doors are widely specified throughout the UK. Comar …
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