Aluminium Extra
A visible growth sector is the popularity and supply of aluminium panel residential front doors . Not only are these door systems of high thermal performance , but they are also engineered for security and can easily be made to bespoke sizes and designs .
Not only residential doors are seeing growth , the use of secure , automatic sliding gates in powder coated aluminium are making their way into high end homes across the UK to provide security , especially where space is limited .
Garage doors are also seeing a renaissance from traditional pressed steel to aluminium roller shutter doors in a wide range of colours . Roller shutter doors offer distinct advantages over the typical ‘ up-and-over ’ door with clear openings and compact storage , as well as ease of automation .
Glazed balcony systems are taking advantage of aluminium structural profiles to offer pockets for the installation of strong laminated glass , often with little or no framing system . Used around pools , decking and balconies these systems offer uninterrupted views of gardens or sea views .
We then have internal room screens , again aluminium ’ s dominant in the office partition market has taken a step into the home improvement market offering slim sightlines for screens and doors . These partitions can be opened up for home entertaining whilst useful to create spaces for quiet contemplation or working from home families .
As our climate in the UK becomes sunnier , warmer and dryer , outdoor living is now seeing growth with specialist companies offering outdoor kitchens ,
free-standing pergolas and glazed structures . Aluminium systems companies are now offering various systems to meet this market and as we begin to take more ‘ staycations ,’ homeowners will want to make better use of their garden spaces . At this time , the low maintenance and structural capability of powder coated aluminium is the perfect choice for these freestanding structures .
CAB members are taking advantage of these developing market areas , so there has never been a better time to develop your aluminium system offering for the home improvement market . As a home improvement company , why not join the Association and network with systems houses and the aluminium systems supply chain whilst at the same time being recognised as a professional company using the CAB logo .
Should you wish to learn more about the use of aluminium , please contact CAB directly , or why not consider joining the Association and be recognised as being involved in supporting your Industry and helping to shape its future .
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