Selecting the correct type of aluminium windows and doors for your project is critical to it's success. Pivot doors, bifold doors, sliding patio doors and roof windows require different construction.

1. What Types of Aluminium Windows and Doors Would be
Suitable for my Project?
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By Frank Tate
Back in the day, this was an easy question to answer.
As Henry Ford famously said about his Model T: “any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so
long as it is black.” The same was pretty much true of the aluminium glazing industry a few years ago.
But now with the wide availability of computer controlled CNC machines plus vast improvements in finishing and
painting technology there are just as many varieties and specifications of aluminium windows and doors as there are
cars.
In fact, here at Luxal we now manufacture 7 different aluminium window systems, each with around 5 outer frame
variants and 20 glass options. That’s over 700 different configurations and combinations for a single window! Then
you’ve got a choice of 400 colours and 10 handle designs…
700 combinations? 400 colours? So which is right for me?
First let’s start with the basics. Here is a summary of our 7 main aluminium window types, together with why you
would use them for your project.
Bifold Doors
Bifold Doors are the UK’s fastest growing home improvement product.
We’ve installed over 4,000 sets in the last 4 years alone. Bifolds are
folding sliding doors that open up an entire wall to really give your
home that wonderful “outdoors indoors” feeling all year round.
Why would they be suitable?
Available from 2-door to 7-door configurations up to 8m in length,
aluminium Bifolds are a stylish and flexible choice for most door
projects. They also have a far greater open area than other solutions –
up to 90% compared to patio doors’ 50% maximum open area. Bifold
doors are also suitable for both external and internal use.
Sliding Patio Doors
Our stunning Sliding Patio Doors provide huge unobstructed glass areas combined with the state-of-the-art
effortless sliding mechanism required to support such impressive doors.
Why would they suitable?
Modern sliding patio doors combine a traditional design with a high quality effortless sliding mechanism, and allow
total flexibility in curtain and blinds design. They can also be combined with tilting windows for ventilation without
opening the main doors.
Pivot Doors
Our beautifully balanced Pivot Doors add a unique refinement to your
home: a vast modern glass and aluminium door that just could not be
supported by traditional hinges.

2. Why would they be suitable?
Designed primarily for internal use, Pivot Doors can be used as a
stunning entrance between your house and conservatory or garden
room. The huge glass panels they are able to support can make a real
statement in your home for the ultimate Grand Design.
Aluminium Windows
Modern aluminium windows offer fantastic insulation levels and stunning
contemporary design, as well as increased safety. There are many
options to choose from here alone.
Fixed panoramic: Huge expanses of glass can be supported by
aluminium frames, which allows us to manufacture gorgeous panoramic
windows that give you uninterrupted views of the outside world.
Casement: Also known as “sash windows”, these combine traditional
design with modern materials. Casement windows are available with
opening leafs top-hung or side-hung. Top-hung windows have the
advantage of providing ventilation even when raining, while side-hung
allows opposite sides to swing out.
Tilt and Turn: These innovative windows can provide the best of both top-hung and side-hung worlds by allowing
both in a single configuration.
Parallel Opening: These give maximum ventilation while minimizing draughts – and without any compromise in
security. The windows remain parallel when open, appearing to just hover in front of their original position.
Roof Windows
Our stunning aluminium roof windows really make
a difference to your extension or existing rooms.
Natural light streams through the wide expanse of
glass, providing a light and airy space no matter
what time of year.
Why would they be suitable?
Roof windows are a fantastic way of letting natural
light into your home and are perfect for new
extensions, loft conversions, or any areas without
loft space above.
Curtain Walling
Our lightweight aluminium frame is perfect for
adding stunning Curtain Walls to your home,
supporting glass walls spanning multiple floors
while reducing construction costs.
Why would they be suitable?
If you require continuous glazing that spans more
than one floor level then there is a good chance
that you require Aluminium Curtain Walling. This is
the ultimate “Grand Design” project!
Winter Gardens
Our stunning Winter Garden solution is a clever
and innovative way to make great use of your
patio or decking and protect your al fresco
entertaining from the elements.

3. Why would they be suitable?
A Winter Garden is designed to offer basic protection from the wind,
and is not absolutely wind-proof. The sleek glass panels fold out of the
way when no shelter is required, and as the evening turns chilly they
can be slid across to form a discreet wind breaking barrier while still
providing unobstructed views of your garden.
We can suggest the best system when we know what you
need
Only by using our many years of experience in the glazing industry and
by spending the right amount of time discussing your project on the
phone or in person are we able to begin to offer advice on which
window system is right for your home.
It is also essential that we fully understand your requirements and we
work in partnership with you to make your project a success. We are
aware that the Aluminium Window & Door industry has a reputation of
being less than customer-friendly. We’re working hard to change this
perception, and we want to make you feel totally at home in this strange
world of aluminium windows!
So it is impossible to know which aluminium window system is right for
you unless we talk to you. Give us a call on 0203 00 22 088, or come
and see our state-of-the-art showrooms in Reading and Manchester,
and we’ll have the perfect solution for you in no time.