Is aluminium a suitable alternative to replace steel windows and doors? A buyers guide
The first steel windows were manufactured by Francis Henry Crittall, who took over the Braintree based CRITTALL® window business from his brother in 1884. The distinctive steel windows were hugely popular after the First World War when there was a demand for quality, durable windows.
One of the major problems with using steel as the framework for windows and doors can be the prohibitive cost. Compared to using aluminium as the framework, other potential hurdles to overcome when considering steel are thermal compliance to current Building Regulations and very long lead times.
Traditional Steel Window Alternatives
The period style of Steel Windows and Doors created with metal grid-like frames offering an industrial and heritage look has become increasingly popular and can now be manufactured in alternative cost-effective materials.
The best alternative to Steel Windows and doors is made from strong, lightweight, rustproof aluminium that mimics the style of steel in aluminium.
Steel-look Aluminium Windows, Doors and Internal Room Dividers and Doors look very similar to their Steel counterparts but offer several benefits of being Aluminium.
Benefits of Aluminium vs Steel- Cost – Aluminium windows and doors are a fraction of the cost of steel making them a viable alternative to costly Steel.
- Condensation free Double-Glazing options and high performance thermally broken aluminium profiles make them a desirable alternative.
- Powder coated aluminium offers a multitude of colour and finish choice, much more than Steel.
- Aluminium requires little to no maintenance and does not rust like steel.
- Modern highly secure locking systems including PAS 24 to all windows and doors that are more secure than Steel.
- Lead times for Aluminium are typically significantly shorter than for Steel.
- Aluminium options include steel look bi-fold doors and internal sliding doors which at time of writing are not currently offered in Steel.
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Comparable Qualities of Aluminium
The best alternative to Steel Windows and Doors are made from strong lightweight, rust proof aluminium that mimic the style of steel in aluminium. Steel look Aluminium Windows, Doors and Internal Room Dividers and Doors look very similar to their Steel counterparts but offer several benefits for being Aluminium.
Aluminium can be made into virtually any shape or length with classic glazing crossbar options giving the Steel like effect to windows, French doors, bi-fold doors and internal room partition doors. Floor to ceiling and full width ‘glass walls’ are also design possibilities.
Aluminium is a sustainable and infinitely recyclable material making it a good environmental choice.
The look of aluminium windows and doors made in the traditional style has made them a viable and often adopted solution in both conservation area and listed building properties. Accepted by many local authority planning and conservation officers where a like for like steel replacement is required.
Can accommodate an array of matching hardware options such as Art-Deco or other vintage handles.
Suitable for period Victorian, heritage, Georgian, Art-Deco projects.
Best Alternative to Steel Windows
Choose Alitherm Heritage Aluminium Windows for both new and steel replacement projects. The benefits of modern, secure, thermally efficient aluminium windows with the heritage and character of traditional steel at a fraction of the cost.
Steel Replacement Window Collection
Best Alternative to External Steel Doors
Choose aluminium Heritage doors for new and traditional steel replacement projects. The benefits of modern, secure, thermally efficient aluminium doors with the heritage and character of traditional steel at a fraction of the cost.
Steel Replacement Heritage Door Collection
Best Alternative to Bifold Steel Doors
Choose Heritage Bi-fold doors as a modern alternative to steel doors with the look of classic heritage French doors. A retro steel-style design in Aluminium with modern strength and exceptional thermal performance, it is designed to work in harmony with the Aluminium Heritage door and window range.
Best Alternative to Interior Steel Windows and Doors
Choose Aluspace Heritage Interior Glazing System for interior partition room dividers and doors. Divide Interior areas of any size or shape with elegant steel-look framework. Create new internal spaces for a wide range of applications with single, double, pivot and sliding door configurations.
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