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Case Study – French Doors & Windows

Aluminium is an excellent replacement for traditional steel french doors and windows.

The brief

Our customer had built a new garage extension and came to us because they wanted a specific look. They wanted slimline aluminium for a steel look but without the steel door price tag! They also wanted improved thermal values and less maintenance. The customer had employed an architect so we could use the architectural plans to work out the size of the apertures. We were supplied with the building plans for the property.

We visited the property before any work started, so that we could ensure what we were supplying would deliver the look and feel the customer was aiming for. It was important that we blended the look in with the rest of the property, as this was a single-storey extension and they can sometimes look out of place.

Our approach

We met on site with our clients to discuss their plans.

We advised the customers to choose black aluminium frames with bespoke nickel chrome Art Deco handles (also available in brass). The extension was built with two openings ready for our doors to be fitted and they look fantastic!

Product focus

The minimalist Alitherm Heritage range in aluminium was perfect for this project. The thermal values of aluminium are much better than steel and also require less maintenance as well as being around half the price. Our range of ultra-slim aluminium French doors give the same look of traditional steel French doors.

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The result

The result is an extension to the existing property that looks like it was always part of the house. The customer has achieved their desired look and has created the space they wanted. Everything blends together perfectly and the husband even has his own snooker room.

 

ALUMINIUM FRENCH DOORS & WINDOWS

MORE ABOUT THE EXTERNAL FRENCH DOORS INSTALLED

SMART ALITHERM

The Smart Alitherm installation is a standard residential casement-style system designed to replace old, draughty, poorly insulated windows. This is also great for new build projects where slim sightlines, minimal maintenance, and low U values, to comply with modern building regulations, are essential.

STUNNING FEATURES

The amazing features of these products include:

  • Available in 20 colours at no extra cost— subject to quantity ordered
  • Polyester power-coated, making them virtually maintenance-free
  • Can be fitted into original timber sub-frames or directly to brick or stone
  • 200 RAL alternative colours available at a minimal surcharge
  • A range of bespoke ironmongery available
  • A range of external aluminium or hardwood cills

ALUMINIUM FRAME FRENCH DOORS AND Windows

Our range of ultra-slim aluminium French doors are perfect for replicating the Art Deco style, while also lending themselves to a more contemporary style. Manufactured in the UK, using the highest quality materials, our aluminium French doors comprise of double polyamide thermal break sections which dramatically minimise any chance of condensation. Aluminium French doors and windows offer an excellent and cost-effective alternative for replacing draughty, old steel windows. We use slim sightlines and thermal break technology as well as the latest Low-E Planitherm double-glazed units, which are argon gas-filled, and include Swiss warm-edge spacers for added insulation.

Our Google Reviews

  • Emma, Susanne and the team offer a first class service from start to finish. It's the second time we've used The Window Sanctuary, and we will continue to do so as we change more of our windows and doors. Great communication, great installation process, we love our windows! Thank you

    Annette F Avatar Annette F
  • I came to the Window Sanctuary after another window company had sold and fitted windows that were completely inappropriate for replicating the original 1920's Crittall windows, although this was the brief they had. The Window Sanctuary proved to have an entirely different approach: they could not have taken more care to ensure that every detail mirrored the Crittall originals, and that the windows were exactly what I wanted. I understand that the Window Sanctuary has generations of window making and fitting behind them, and it shows. Some of the new windows had to go into the original 1920's frames, and the WS fitting team's joinery skills were outstanding in being able to rout back the wood really carefully to make sure that the new windows had a completely solid fit. This was in contrast to the previous company's fitting team, who I can only describe as butchering the frames to get their windows in, causing a waterfall inside the windows when it rained. The Window Sanctuary are a team of very skilled craftsmen: I learned first hand how rare this is. Thank you.

    Lisa Blatch Avatar Lisa Blatch
  • We used The Window Sanctuary for two jobs on our property, a complete replacement of windows on our barn and then on our main home. I think in total over 40 windows or so including internal doors and substantial bifolds. All in all we worked together for just under 2 years and it was totally seamless, from design stage all the way through to final installations. Honestly I cannot recommend Oliver, Geoff and team enough, and I love that they are a local business - the service really was too notch.

    Julien Alteirac Avatar Julien Alteirac
  • We had a few quotes for 2 x black aluminium windows and French aluminium doors with fixed side panels. The Window Sanctuary were the most competitively priced and were quick to respond to our quote request and follow up questions. The timeline they gave for delivery and installation was accurate and the installers did a great job. We are really happy with our high quality and stylish looking doors and windows! Makes such a difference to our house.

    Anna Clarke Avatar Anna Clarke
  • The Window Sanctuary replaced all my old Crittal Windows with slimline heritage aluminium windows to retain the period look of my grade 2 listed property and furthermore replaced the old rotten timber sash windows with new hardwood timber sash windows bringing the property back to life. The guys were hardworking very knowledgeable and very professional I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this firm highly enough Warm regards Fraser Owen

    Fraser Owen Avatar Fraser Owen
  • Really enjoyed dealing with the Window Sanctuary. The office team are very friendly and courteous and the installation team were good fun and very thorough. The finishing touches were beyond my expectations. We're delighted with our new windows and the enhanced view they provide.

    Tim Glynne-Jones Avatar Tim Glynne-Jones
  • From the start The Window Sanctuary were friendly and polite and a pleasure to deal with. They offered lots of advice, especially helpful as our installation was a little tricky. We also had lots of issues with our extension which caused delays our end, which The Window Sanctuary worked around, even though it meant the installation had to be carried out in two lots, when initially it was meant to happen in one go - they were very accommodating and patient, thank you! Would definitely recommend.

    Nicola Bandy Avatar Nicola Bandy
  • The Window Sanctuary supplied and installed a window in the current house we are restoring. We were extremely happy with the service and quality of the window. Would definitely recommend this company for your period windows.

    sheldon partridge Avatar sheldon partridge
  • Great family company. Quality workmanship. Highly recommended.

    Mark Childs Avatar Mark Childs
  • The Window Sanctuary supplied and installed our patio doors. We are extremely happy with the service they provided and couldn’t be happier with how the doors have turned out. They are exactly the look and quality that we were after.

    ben jeffree Avatar ben jeffree