Aluminium windows and doors are becoming an increasingly popular choice for contemporary buildings, both from a residential and commercial standpoint. Aluminium doors offer a slim, streamlined aesthetic that make them an ideal fit for contemporary designs.

1. Slim frames and maximum glass 

Due to the strength of aluminium, less material is required in the frame to hold the glass. As a result, narrower frame profiles are possible for designs that have sleeker, slimmer lines for a more streamlined overall aesthetic. Its strength also allows for the creation of much bigger windows and doors, which maximises the glass area to open up the best possible outdoor view, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. Homeowners can get windows and doors that comprise top-hung, horizontal-sliding and side-hung windows, sliding and fold-a-side doors, and a range of complementary side lights for optimum design versatility. 

2. Robust, durable and easy to maintain 

Aluminium is well known for its robust properties, especially when exposed to the elements. It is unaffected by UV rays, and it will not rot, rust or bend. What’s more, it is virtually maintenance free, only requiring regular cleaning to keep it looking as good as new. Aluminium is well suited to the South African climate as it handles damp, rain and harsh sunlight exceptionally well. Aluminium is also fireproof, offering added safety. 

3. Long-lasting colour and a high-end finish 

Any high-end range of aluminium windows and doors should have a sleek powder-coat finish, which means they never need to be painted as the finish offers excellent longevity. Because aluminium is light, malleable and easy to work with, it offers high levels of wind, water and airtightness for optimum in-house energy efficiency. Another thing to think about is that some aluminium windows and doors have an anodised coating, which is a process that is harmful to the environment. Powder coating is a far better finish in terms of eco-ratings. 

4. Energy efficiency 

Aluminium is also recyclable, which significantly reduces the overall carbon footprint of any aluminium windows and doors. In fact, recycling aluminium requires only 5% of the initial energy consumed to create it. Lastly, aluminium windows and doors offer supreme durability and longevity, which further reduce their already low carbon footprint.

5. Affordability

Aluminium front doors are a comparatively inexpensive option. This is largely due to the wide availability of the material, and the fact that it is easy to recycle. Its ease of maintenance also adds to its affordability over its lifetime.

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