There are generally three types of materials used in modern doors, these include timber, uPVC plastic and aluminium. All of these materials have certain advantages. For example, while a quality oak door can provide a luxury appearance and feel, uPVC will allow you to enjoy real style at an affordable price while benefitting from easy maintenance .
Whether you’re in the market for new doors, there are a few things to take into consideration from budget to décor and most importantly personal preference. All of these types are a great option but aluminium doors are a good looking style that you should definitely consider.
Custom bifold door systems provide flexibility for multiple configurations including wardrobes and room dividers. Grey aluminium bifold options are available with full handing and fitting instructions.
Why Aluminium Doors Make Sense
Strong and Durable Construction
Aluminium doors are incredibly strong. This eliminates the requirement for additional thick supporting frames, and material supply waste is minimised, maximising the amount of glass that can be featured in a single door. This means more natural light can enter your home .
Easy Care Requirements
Whereas wood can require periodic refinishing, aluminium is supplied powder coated with a superior finish that’ll stand up to nicks and scratches and look great wherever it’s fitted for as long as the door lasts.
Solid Thermal Performance
Metal is really quite good at conducting heat, so if you are trying to keep your energy bills down then you may immediately discount aluminium doors as an option. Aluminium door manufacturers have foreseen this and tackled it by adding a conduit of insulation to the frame so that you won’t feel such extremes while holding onto it. Because the frames are so thin, most of the door is made from double or triple glazed glass, which helps to keep out the cold.
Environmental Advantages
Although it may not be top of the list for most homeowners, the environmental benefits is where aluminium really shines. Strong but light, the material is 100% recyclable with no loss of quality so when one day you do decide to replace your doors they won’t wind up in landfill.
Things to Consider Before Buying
We’ve seen a number of the positive aspects of aluminium doors in detail, but they have their drawbacks as well.
Limited Customisation After Purchase
As stated, factory powder coating for aluminium doors cannot be changed at a later stage. That aside, it’s not usually a problem since there is great colour choice available from the start.
Style Compatibility
Though aluminium can add drama to contemporary apartments and modern houses, it’s not the best pick for period properties. But there are plenty of colours and styles to choose from, and we’ve already said they have lots of style. So if you do in fact own a more traditional house, then reject that post war mindset and try on an aluminium door for size .
Initial Investment
It’s no wonder why not everybody has made the leap to aluminium: on a door by door basis, it can be expensive because, let’s face it, in contrast to uPVC it is. If you can’t make up your mind between a timber door or an aluminium door then you might like to take into consideration that during the course of time, when it comes to maintenance costs, there is really not much difference for an aluminium door.
The real value becomes apparent when you consider longevity. A quality aluminium door installed today will likely outlast cheaper alternatives by decades, requiring virtually no upkeep beyond occasional cleaning. It’s less about the upfront cost and more about what you’re getting over the lifetime of your home.
Take a look at bi-fold doors in grey or white, or sliding doors in anthracite grey to see what options suit your space.