Aluminium Doors: Slim Profiles, Superior Strength

Why Choose Aluminium Doors?

Aluminium’s inherent strength allows for much slimmer frames than UPVC whilst supporting larger glass areas and heavier door panels. This makes aluminium the material of choice for architecturally significant projects, commercial entrances, large bi-fold installations, and contemporary residential developments.

• Slim Profiles Maximise Light
  Aluminium door frames can be 40-50% slimmer than equivalent UPVC profiles whilst maintaining structural integrity and security. This creates more elegant proportions, larger glass areas for maximum natural light, and contemporary aesthetics that benefit modern residential developments, commercial offices prioritising natural daylight, and contemporary architecture where minimal frames are integral to design.
• Superior Strength for Large Doors
  Aluminium’s exceptional strength-to-weight ratio enables larger door sizes that would be impossible with UPVC. Wide-span bi-fold systems, floor-to-ceiling entrance doors, commercial shopfronts, and structural glazing applications where frames must support significant weight whilst maintaining slim profiles can be completed with aluminium.
• Exceptional Longevity
  Aluminium doesn’t corrode, rust, warp, or rot. Powder-coated finishes are extraordinarily durable, maintaining appearance for 40+ years with minimal maintenance. For prestige developments, commercial buildings with long-term value considerations, coastal locations where weather exposure is extreme, or hospitality venues requiring durability under high-traffic conditions, aluminium’s proven longevity justifies initial cost premiums.
• Thermally Efficient When Specified Correctly
  Modern aluminium doors incorporate thermal breaks: insulating barriers within the frame that prevent heat transfer. Quality thermally-broken aluminium achieves excellent energy efficiency, suitable for new builds requiring building regulations compliance, refurbishments improving thermal performance, and commercial buildings where operational costs matter.
• Heritage Steel Door Replacement
  Aluminium perfectly replicates heritage steel doors and Crittall-style glazing common in 1920s-1950s buildings. Slim profiles match original steel aesthetics whilst incorporating modern thermal performance and eliminating the maintenance and corrosion issues that plague steel doors.

When to Specify Aluminium Over UPVC or Composite

Aluminium doors generally cost more than UPVC and composite doors. This investment is justified when:

• Slim aesthetics are architecturally important – Modern developments, prestige projects, design-led residential
• Large door sizes exceed UPVC capabilities – Wide bi-folds, floor-to-ceiling doors, commercial entrances
• Heritage steel replacement required – Industrial conversions, 1920s-1950s buildings, Crittall replacements
• High-traffic commercial applications – Retail, hospitality, offices requiring durability
• Longevity justifies premium – Prestige commercial developments, long-term investment properties
• Coastal or exposed locations – Aluminium’s corrosion resistance suits harsh environments
• Specific colours or finishes required – Corporate branding, architectural specifications, bespoke RAL colours

For standard residential front doors, UPVC or composite typically deliver better value. For volume social housing or budget-constrained projects, UPVC remains most cost-effective. Aluminium excels where its specific advantages justify cost premiums.

Aluminium Door Types We Supply

Aluminium’s versatility and strength suit various door applications:

• Bi-Fold Doors (aluminium is standard for bi-folds)
• Front Doors (contemporary residential and commercial)
• French Doors
• Patio Doors (sliding)
• Commercial Entrance Systems
• Shopfronts