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Opportunity knocks with the next generation of aluminium doors
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AS THE POPULARITY OF PATIO doors continues to rise , homeowners and trade professional alike are spoilt for choice with the different styles available . James Keeling-Heane , sales director from leading glazing solutions provider Senior Architectural Systems looks at the most popular door design trends and explains how the company ’ s ‘ one stop shop ’ service can help open up new business opportunities for its trade customers .
Whether a new build development or an existing property in need of a little refurbishment , a common driver for the specification of patio doors is the desire to maximise the use of natural light and create stronger links between interior and exterior space . The challenge for the trade installer is to be able to deliver this to their customers in a way that works for their specific budget and the design of their individual property . As the term ‘ patio door ’ is often used to refer to a wide range of differing door types , being able to give informed advice to the homeowner is an important way to secure business and supporting our trade customers to be able to do this with confidence is a key part of our customer service .
FULL RANGE OF SOLUTIONS There are several different door designs available but not all will be the best fit for the homeowner ’ s budget or space . At Senior , we have developed our product range to ensure
that we have all the bases covered and that all our aluminium doors are fully compatible with our portfolio of aluminium windows , including our new slim line Ali VU window that has been developed specifically for the domestic market .
SINGLE AND DOUBLE DESIGNS
Commonly known as French doors , these simple and elegant double or single doors which open in or out , are perfect for smaller properties that require quick and easy access to the garden . A popular choice for traditional homes , the new generation of aluminium doors , such as the double and single options in our Ali FOLD range , are also well suited to contemporary properties . The slim frame offered by aluminium can also improve the flow of light despite the smaller dimensions of this type of door .
BEAUTIFUL BI-FOLDS
A popular choice with both homeowners and housebuilders is the bi-folding door , which is also known as a folding sliding door . The main selling point for this style is that it enables a whole wall of glass to be completely opened up to create a dramatic focal point and a seamless link with the outside space . Our Ali FOLD folding sliding door also offers the additional benefits of being strong enough to support large expanses of glazing within a slim frame and a high-tech roller design for years of trouble-free operation .
STYLISH SLIDERS
The trend for sliding doors has been driven in part by the increasing number of domestic customers who want to increase the sense of light and space in their homes but perhaps do not have adequate amount of space to be able to accommodate the ‘ fold back ’ of a bi-folding door . Properties that have balconies , such as apartments and flats , are particularly suited to sliding doors and we have seen a significant increase in orders for our PURe ® SLIDE doors in the high-rise residential market . Our PURe ® SLIDE doors are available as in-line sliding and lift and slide options and for new build properties or bigger budget jobs , can also be designed as ‘ pocket doors ’ so that they slide into the wall cavity and provide an even wider and visually cleaner opening .
RELIABLE PERFORMANCE As well as offering our trade customers a choice of door styles which they can then pass on to their own clients , we have invested heavily in the development of our Ali and PURe ® ranges so that all our products not only look good and offer exceptional thermal and acoustic performance , but are also a pleasure to work with . We ’ ve made sure that our aluminium doors are easy to fabricate using existing tooling , easy to install and easy to adjust . The durability , low maintenance and robust security features offered by our aluminium doors also ensures long-term customer satisfaction – a key priority for both us and our trade network .
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