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Doors and Windows of the last decade

Published: January 10, 2020 Nick Dardalis

2020 marks the tenth anniversary of the Aluminium Trade Supply Website so we’ve had ample time to look at windows and doors of the last decade and see how things have changed. We’ve also been in the glazing sector for 32 years and used our experience to compile our top ten, whether new, emerging and resurging. And we predict what to expect in the coming years too. Top Ten Windows and Doors of the decade. The past ten years have been exceptional for the home improvement industry. However, it’s not just about windows and doors. Home extensions, renovations and contemporary […]

Solarlux Bifolding Doors Review

Published: December 10, 2019 Nick Dardalis

Solarlux bifolding doors are German-made premium products , available in aluminium, wood and a combination of wood inside and aluminium outside. In this Solarlux bifolding doors review we explain what you need to know about the aluminium versions; the SL82, Highline and Ecoline. Information about Solarlux Bifolding Doors Every product made by Solarlux offers product with excellent design, engineering and high specifications. The bifolding door range comprises 11 different models. The aluminium versions also include the SL35 and SL45, non-insulated models designed to close off patio areas, swimming pools or create internal partitions. Bear in mind, these do not meet […]

Sheerline Windows and Doors

Published: November 26, 2019 Nick Dardalis

Sheerline Windows and Doors comes from Garnalex Systems, launching in 2020 and with a suite of new aluminium windows and doors for the UK market. Sheerline windows promise to offer improved fabrication and installation while offering desirable and attractive windows for consumers. Sheerline aluminium windows and doors Extruded and designed by Garnalex, Sheerline windows and doors promise to bring something entirely new to the UK market. Innovation, improved energy efficiency, better sightlines and a better fabricator and installer experience. These are just some of the developments planned and promised within the system. Furthermore, Sheerline aluminium products, when launched, will improve the […]

Buying Cortizo Sliding Doors

Published: November 12, 2019 Nick Dardalis

Cortizo Sliding doors offer modern patio doors designed with the latest technology, engineering and slim sightlines. However, buying Cortizo products in the UK can confuse the homeowner as well as the installer. In this article, we provide information and a review about Cortizo as a system as well as their range of sliding doors. Information about Cortizo Sliding Doors Cortizo is a substantial systems company. The Cortizo name is very well known, especially in Europe and globally. The entire product range covers not just sliding doors. You will also find windows, residential doors, curtain walling and panel systems. Also available […]

Comparing Origin OB-72 and OB-49 bifolding doors

Published: November 12, 2019 Nick Dardalis

Origin bifolding doors now come as two models, the OB-72 and OB-49, thoroughly reviewed by us. Therefore you now have two products to choose, both with the legendary Origin quality, brand name and guarantee. In this article, we help you understand more about the latest Origin bifolding doors. We also give some advice on practical considerations to help you choose the most suitable model. First of all, nothing changes in how these two doors come to you. Only Origin makes Origin products in their hi-tech Buckinghamshire factory. The benefits of an exclusive manufacturer are always-consistent quality, reliable lead times and […]

Cortizo Systems

Published: November 10, 2019 Nick Dardalis

Cortizo is a global aluminium systems company, designing and extruding aluminium extrusions and systems for the commercial and residential markets. With nine production centres, over 3000 employers and a presence in sixty countries, Cortizo is a substantial aluminium systems company. Cortizo Systems product range. The range of systems from Cortizo includes window and door systems, PVCu products, curtain walling, aluminium panels, solar protection systems and balustrades. For the UK market, Cortizo is best known for its sliding doors as well as bifolding doors. Sliding Doors range. Cor Vision Plus sliding Cor Vision sliding 4600 lift & slide HI 4500 lift […]

Stellar Aluminium Windows Review

Updated: November 3, 2019 Nick Dardalis

The Stellar aluminium windows review tells you everything you need to know about the new window from Epwin Windows. Comprising casement windows, you’ll also find in the collection, residential doors, sliding doors and bifolding doors. We explain what you get with the system and its features and benefits. We also point out a number of things Epwin, we think, missed out on this new system, as good as it is. Information about Stellar Windows and Doors There are claims that that aluminium window and door systems have not really developed with little innovation. We don’t agree. Not sure it’s seen […]

The Origin OB-49 bifolding door review

Updated: November 6, 2019 Nick Dardalis

The original Origin bifolding door, now called the OB-72 has remained one of the best-selling and best-known folding sliding doors on the market. Now Origin has a brand new and additional model the OB-49. Modern, slimmer and also providing slimline French doors and single residential doors too. We carry out a full Origin OB-49 bifolding door review, telling you everything you need to know about this latest folding sliding door. Origin OB-49 bifolding door review. New for 2019, this sleek and slim bifolding door comes with all the quality, functionality and desirability of the classic Origin bifold. It has the […]

Garnalex Systems

Updated: November 13, 2019 Nick Dardalis

Garnalex, the trading name of Garner Aluminium Extrusions Ltd, extrudes aluminium extrusions and offers aluminium window and door systems. Based in Denby, Derbyshire, the company is newly formed by Roger Hartshorn, previously from Eurocell, Liniar, HL Plastics and other successful fenestration businesses in the UK. Aluminium extrusions from Garnalex Systems. Using state-of-the-art extrusion presses, technology and the latest product systems, Garnalex Systems is set up to provide all manner of aluminium extrusions to the trade. Part of the £9 million investment into their Derbyshire operations is the trade supply of extrusions. Garnalex is also to bring out their own aluminium […]

Origin OS-77 Sliding Door Review

Updated: November 6, 2019 Nick Dardalis

The Origin OS-77 Sliding Door by Origin now provides homeowners and Origin dealers with a more standardised aluminium door as well as a more affordable option to the structurally glazed inline sliding door. Made in the UK, brand new and designed for both new build projects or as a replacement to old patio doors. In this review of the Origin OS-77 sliding door, we explain some of the features, compare it with other brands and tell you more about its construction and specifications. What is the Origin OS-77 Sliding Door? With a resurgence in patio doors for the home and especially sliding […]