ALUMINIUM WINDOWS BEAUTIFUL STATEMENTS!

With aluminium such a popular option for architects in contemporary house design it is amazing to see how far the product has come in 30 years. Battleship and charcoal greys as well as hazy greys all make bold statements in both new build projects and traditional renovations - so is grey the new white?

Back in the day, aluminium was not a very appealing choice for window and patio door frames. Draughts and poor performance led to this style of frame gaining a very bad reputation - but things have really changed and so much for the better. The modern style of black or grey options is the new ‘must have’ on the design front with the sleek, slim lines creating a striking finish to any project.

The strength of the product combined with its chic appearance continues to create new trends across the market - aluminium is the new ‘must have’ upgrade for many homeowners.

Architects are designing homes that open up to optimise the light and the aluminium bifold option seems an excellent choice to meet all the performance and security aspects for modern living.

The strength of aluminium allows greater design scope with the possibility of fitting large windows and doors that don’t need large, bulky frames, so the glass area is maximised. This contemporary style means that more of the window will be glass as the sightlines are much slimmer and it will provide a very thermally efficient alternative option to pvc-u.

As a modern window or bifold system aluminium gives excellent insulation thanks to the advances in thermal technology that have evolved over the last decade. Whilst some PVCu and timber options can expand and contract as temperatures change making windows and doors difficult to open, this is eradicated with aluminium being such a stable product.

For homeowners it is a very low maintenance product as a window or as a bifold door, being a practical alternative that does not need painting or preserving to restrict rotting or corrosion.

For commercial properties that require a modern upgrade then aluminium is certainly offering a great alternative with the aesthetics and appeal of a stylish contemporary design giving an older property a complete overhaul that gives all the thermal benefits of more traditional window styles.

In general aluminium offers a cost effective alternative to homeowners looking for high performance in stylish design.