Also known as entrance doors, internal aluminium doors, and heritage doors, slimline aluminium doors are available in several styles to complement your home’s existing decor.
At Manchester Window Factory, we offer a range of internal and external aluminium sliding doors perfect for making a stylish entrance or exit. Our versatile slimline aluminium doors can also divide rooms and delineate spaces.
In this blog, we’ll take you through some of the benefits of slimline aluminium sliding doors, outline the different styles available, and explain how a simple slimline sliding door can offer a significant return on your investment.
The Advantages Over Traditional Doors
Slimline aluminium doors offer several advantages over other types of more traditional doors, including:
- Ultra slim sightlines
- Clear uninterpreted views
- Excellent flow of natural light
- Bespoke styles, colours, and configurations
- Smooth gliding action
- Energy efficiency
- High security – including Ultion door barrels, laminated glass and multi-point locking systems
- Several glazing options are available
- Low maintenance
- Durable and long-lasting
- Sustainably manufactured
- Improve indoor air quality
- Space-saving
Low Maintenance: The Hassle-Free Benefits
The large expanse of glass in an aluminium sliding door could be off-putting to some potential buyers as they may think the doors will require a lot of cleaning.
Don’t worry, while you will need to clean the glass to preserve your beautiful views, a soft cloth and warm soapy water are all you need.
You could also choose self-cleaning glass, particularly where fingerprints and paw prints are likely to appear.
The strong and durable aluminium frames require very little maintenance, as they don’t rust, warp, or even in extreme weather.
The smooth gliding mechanism means you shouldn’t have any problems with the doors ‘sticking’.
The Durability and Weather Resistance of Slimline Aluminum Doors
Aluminium is ideal for this kind of door because it is highly durable and weather-resistant. It is very stable, so it only contracts and expands very minimally depending on the temperature compared to timber. This means the frame won’t bend or twist and shouldn’t need repainting for the lifespan of the windows.
It is not just the temperature that can affect a door frame. Weather resistance can be broken down into three aspects of the door:
- Wind resistance – our strong aluminium doors can easily withstand gale-force winds
- Water tightness – our doors incorporate watertight seals to resist even the heaviest rainfall
- Air permeability – our doors don’t allow air to escape or create a draft in your home
All our doors and windows are tested to ensure they are weather resistant and come with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Choice
We’re committed to providing eco-friendly products to our customers wherever possible, and aluminium is a sustainable material. Not only can your new aluminium sliding doors be made from recycled aluminium, but they can be recycled again at the end of their long lifespan.
Furthermore, when combined with double or triple-glazing, aluminium frames are highly energy efficient. Our aluminium sliding doors offer fantastic insulation and less heat loss, helping you save money on your heating bills. It is also better for the environment as your carbon emissions are reduced. Airtight seals, aluminium’s naturally low u-value and your choice of glazing make our aluminium sliding doors sustainable and energy-efficient.
Light and Space: Make Your Home Feel More Open and Airy
One of the best properties of slimline aluminium doors such as ours is that they are an excellent way to maximise natural light throughout your home. The ultra-slim sightlines allow light to flood through and bathe your home in a warm glow without the glass allowing harmful UV rays to penetrate.
Security: Keep Your Home Safe
Every sliding door in our range can be fitted with Ultion door barrels and multi-point locking systems. These anti-jacking systems prevent someone from lifting the glass pane from its frame to gain entry. Ultion door barrels stop the door from being forced off its track.
Slimline aluminium sliding doors can be double or triple-glazed. You can also choose laminated glass for extra security and privacy. This type of glass ‘holds’ even when cracked, making it nearly impossible for an intruder to enter by breaking the glass pane.
Alarm systems can be fitted to alert you to an intruder’s presence.
Health: Improved Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality (IAQ) may be something you haven’t thought much about but it is essential for a healthy living space. Poor IAQ can cause allergies, respiratory problems and other health issues. IAQ is determined by the exchange of internal air (with possible pollutants) and fresh air.
The concern with sliding aluminium doors is that their airtight seals work too well when closed, preventing indoor pollutants from being removed.
Thankfully, all our aluminium sliding doors have first-class ventilation features to ensure fresh air can flow into your home without depleting your energy efficiency or insulation.
The Different Styles of Slimline Aluminum Doors to Suit Your Home’s Architecture
One advantage of using aluminium rather than timber or uPVC is that the door frames can be made larger and wider or smaller and narrower than other doors. You can also use more configurations. If you have a space that is not a typical door size, aluminium is your best option.
Heritage doors
Available as internal or external aluminium doors, our heritage designs are one of our best sellers, creating an authentic look with all the modern conveniences you could wish for.
Internal doors
It’s not just the size where aluminium offers versatility. The function of the doors is equally flexible, with internal aluminium doors used to separate spaces or create a seamless transition between rooms. All internal doors are fitted with safety glass to comply with UK guidelines and give you peace of mind. You can also purchase matching screens for a coherent design across different spaces.
Entrance doors
The most common use of aluminium sliding doors is as patio doors or other entrance doors. Made to fit any space, they are the ideal choice for period or modern properties.
Bespoke Aluminium Doors
Tastes vary wildly, and standard doors don’t offer enough variation.
We will work alongside you to create the bespoke aluminium sliding doors your heart desires. From Art Deco to Scandinavian style, we’re confident we have a style to suit you and your home.
With our selection of hardware and a variety of colours and finishes, you’ll find several opportunities for customisation at Manchester Window Factory.
Value: The Long-Term Value and Return on Investment
With all the benefits we’ve already outlined, it should come as no surprise that slimline aluminium doors offer a great return on investment.
Although the initial outlay (around £5,000 on average) may seem expensive, the figure includes supply and professional installation, plus a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee and Certass certification.
Not only can these doors help reduce your heating bills, but they last years without needing repair or much maintenance, saving you precious time and money.
Well-fitted, attractive slimline aluminium doors also appeal to potential buyers and can add value to your home.
Our expert fitters have over 25 years of experience and would be happy to install the slimline aluminium doors you choose.
If you want to know more, you can fill in our online quote form, and we will get back to you asap with a free, no-obligation quote.
Alternatively, drop us an email at [email protected] or call 0161 976 4739. If you’re local, you can also stop by our Altrincham showroom, just check our contacts page for up-to-date opening hours.
We look forward to hearing from you!
