» NATIONWIDE ALUMINium manufacturer , Glideline , is reporting a notable increase in enquiries for its aluminium sliding doors over the past year , demonstrating its ability to deliver on homeowner demands for slim sightlines . Enquiries and sales of Glideline ’ s aluminium sliding doors , namely its GS20 Sliding Door , has seen a 40 % increase across the past 12 months , especially since the addition of its integrated flooring option – which offers a door that is completely flush with the floor . These figures are in keeping with the latest Market Trends Report by Windowbase and Tommy Trinder , which found |
that over 85 % of installers are now selling aluminium and 48 % of which are sliding doors .
“ We ’ re seeing more homeowners putting minimalism at the top of their checklists and the feedback we get from our installer customers echoes the same demands . This insight , coupled with aluminium ’ s surge in market share means it ’ s vital that our installer customers have a range of high-quality aluminium products that cater to these trends , ” says Managing Director , David Pickering .
“ Slim sightlines , natural light and indoor : outdoor living are just three of the big trends
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we ’ re seeing at the moment , alongside the growing interest around security and energy efficiency , and we ’ re confident in saying that we have the products to cater to all of these demands .”
“ The GS20 is among our most popular products ,” David adds . “ But with no threshold to break the transition between rooms , or from inside to outside , its new integrated flooring option creates a whole
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new level of functionality and seamlessness .”
In addition to its 20mm sightlines , the door can be customised with a wide range of colours and hardware , and up to 30mm glazing thickness for optimal thermal efficiency and weatherproof performance . It is available in up to six sashes , offers a U-value of 1.3 W / m ² K and noise reduction of up to 40 dB .
www . glideline . com
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» A NINE-METRE STELLAR Aluminium Slimline Bifold Door is a central feature of a brand-new village hall in Aberporth in Ceredigion in West Wales ; a five-year project that saw the original 1930s hall demolished and a brand new one built in its place . The project cost £ 1.35m and attracted funding from the National Lottery Community Fund , the Welsh Government Community Facilities Programme and the UK Government Community Ownership Fund .
The centrepiece of the building is a nine-metre Stellar Aluminium Slimline Bifold Door with low threshold that acts as an internal room divider ; together with sixteen fully flush Stellar Aluminium windows , seven fixed frame
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Stellar windows and one 5 x 2.5 metre five pane bifold door were manufactured and installed by local company GD Windows .
The main contractor on the project was Jamson Estates Ltd , with the fenestration element provided by GD Windows .
Tristan Jones , Sales Manager at GD Windows , said : “ Most of our team grew up in
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Aberporth , so to be involved in such a landmark project for the village was a huge privilege .
“ Stellar Aluminium is a remarkable system , and the nine-metre bifold door is the perfect example of its strength . Its sleek design , combined with its durability , allows for expansive , unobstructed views while maintaining superior performance . It ’ s testament to
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how award-winning product design can work to transform spaces .
“ Stellar delivers outstanding performance while being remarkably easy to fabricate and install . The system offers sleek , flush aesthetics that meet and exceed the expectations of today ’ s discerning buyers . In this project , the Stellar Aluminium Slimline Bifold combines the strength and durability required for a bifold door with slim sashes and a modern , stylish design . With meeting stiles just 117mm wide , it creates an elegant sightline that allows the glass to take centre stage , maximising the visual appeal and redefining contemporary architectural design .”
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk
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