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 projects, for which we supplied our signature 

 at the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards.

Here's what Colin Price, Director at James Price Group, had to say about working with AluFold Direct:

Thanks to Alufold’s manufacturing quality and time frame we were able to fulfil the homeowner and clients needs successfully.

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 got in touch with some very exciting news!

We launched our new look this month and we’re using the 

 as part of our campaign to build awareness not just of the new logo but of what it stands for in the market.

For Managing Director Russell Yates, it’s about showing both existing and potential customers that AluFold Direct is a company undergoing an exciting transformation. We have big ambitions to change the way aluminium windows and doors are supplied into the trade market and we want to show existing and potential customers how that could benefit them directly.

A new factory, new processes and smart new service initiatives are designed to make buying aluminium windows and doors as simple as buying PVC-U, giving installers a great opportunity to build their businesses in partnership with AluFold Direct.

Russell commented: “The Glazing Summit has quickly become one of the highest profile events in the industry calendar and we’re really pleased that we’ll have such a visible presence this time around.”

Delegates at this year’s Glazing Summit will be sporting a new brand on their lanyards – thanks to sponsorship from AluFold Direct.

More than 160 frames and 300 specialist glazing units were supplied to construction company, Heatley Developments.

The one-year refit, called POPworks, transformed a former solicitor’s office into luxury one and two bedroom apartments, with state-of-the-art smart home technology.

After it was voted a top place to live by The Times newspaper, buyers snapped up every apartment - before a single brick was laid!

As part of the plan to create a contemporary living space, Heatley Developments kept the existing façade of the historic building complete with exposed brickwork and original features. Inside, designers celebrated Manchester’s industrial heritage and included external balconies and some floor to ceiling windows – successfully combining the best of old and new.

Durable, slim and secure, AluK 58BW and 588D profiles, in Anthracite Grey, were installed in every apartment.

On the ground floor, in the commercial units, Jack Aluminium’s TD68 Thermally-broken ground floor system including security entrance doors and two magnetic locking entrance doors were installed. They were supplied to meet Secured by Design standards.

To keep up with the fast pace of work and to ensure the site was not overloaded with deliveries, AluFoldDirect organised five separate window and door deliveries. One elevation at a time, fitters installed the specified aluminium windows and doors.

Specialist IGUs were supplied by AluFoldDirect to reduce heavy traffic noise outside. This was necessary to adhere to strict acoustic regulations and ensure minimal noise pollution from the road.

At the final noise survey and assessment, which takes place as part of the planning application process, POPworks passed – thanks to AluFoldDirect.

Following the revamp, planners described POPworks as a ‘triumph’.

Tim Mooney, project manager at AluFoldDirect, says: “We had to meet strict acoustic regulations because the apartments were next to a busy road. From the beginning, I knew we had to supply specialist glazing or the noise tests would fail.

“Facing a problem like this, when the build is pretty much complete, causes huge problems and can be an expensive issue to fix.

“From day one, this was a huge consideration for AluFoldDirect, and I worked hard to ensure that POPworks would pass with flying colours. Of course, at the final sound installation test, it did and that was great news for everyone involved.”

It is the first time AluFoldDirect has worked with Heatley Developments to complete a project like POPworks – but the partnership continues to grow. Already there are plans for them to work on a second Manchester-based development together.

Fred Baama, of Heatley Developments, which is a full-service construction company, says: “POPworks was an exciting development and we thoroughly enjoyed bringing it to life.

“We wanted to create a high-quality contemporary living space and that’s exactly what we did.

“Working with Tim at AluFoldDirect was very rewarding and we found AluFoldDirect to be exceptionally fast, efficient and helpful.

“On the back of POPworks, we have invited AluFoldDirect to work with us again as we prepare to take on our next project in Manchester.”

Tim adds: “I was really impressed with Heatley Developments. Everyone associated with the Oldham Road POPworks job should be delighted as the finished project is a remarkable achievement.

“This project is an excellent example of why we created the Aluminium Glazing Projects team. It’s a free service and means developers can access industry experts, offering award-winning products and service.

“We are already looking forward to working with Heatley Developments again".

AluFoldDirect has teamed up with Heatley Developments to deliver a £3.7m project. POPWorks is a 28 eco-friendly apartments in one of Manchester’s trendiest districts features aluminium glazing from award-winning AluFoldDirect.

Bifold doors in aluminium have earned their popularity with homeowners and installers alike, thanks to their sleek and modern looks, high performance features and ability to blur the lines between inside and outside spaces.

They benefit from slim frames and wide expanses of glass, perfect for letting lots of natural light flood into a home, while connecting it to the garden.

There’s a high level of design flexibility with our aluminium bifold doors, making it much simpler to create stunning installations that can be tailored to your customer’s needs and individual tastes. 

You can specify all elements within a bifold door design, including the overall size, number of panels needed, opening styles & configurations, glazing options, hardware choices and even the door furniture. 

Our blog on design features of aluminium bifold doors has lots of information about designing the perfect bifold doors. 

Top selling tip: Encourage your customers to get their bifold doors fitted in time for summer. There’s nothing better than opening up bifold doors in the warmer weather and letting the fresh air flow through the home. 

Aluminium is renowned for its sheer strength, durability and quality, and using aluminium helps to create a bifold door that not only looks great, but is strong and secure.

The high performance qualities of aluminium ensures that our bifold doors benefit from great energy efficiency. This makes them perfect to install in any home, especially where homeowners are looking for wide-span bifold doors to create folding walls of glazing. 

Our aluminium bifold doors also benefit from high levels of security. There’s the option to upgrade your bifold doors to be Secured by Design (SBD) accredited – an initiative set up by the Association of Chief Police Officers to design out crime.

We manufacture our bifold doors in aluminium at our state-of-the-art factory in Blackburn.

It means that we have complete control over the finished product, and can work with you at every stage of your project, from design and specification, to manufacture and delivery. 

Aluminium bifold doors are delivered direct to site, in 1 week for unglazed orders, and 2 weeks for glazed, right-first-time, every time. This gives you the opportunity to provide aluminium glazing to customers, with more flexibility and with the absolute certainty that they’ll receive a perfect product.

Show your customers the benefits and beauty of bifold doors in aluminium, in person. You can use our dedicated Aluminium Glazing Design Centre as your own showroom. Customers can see full size displays of aluminium bifold doors for themselves, helping to visualise how they would look in their own property.

We have our team of experts on hand at the Aluminium Glazing Design Centre too, so you can drop by and discuss your project for help and guidance and see the many opportunities that bifold doors in aluminium can provide.

If you want to refresh your bifold door fitting skills, or would like full, comprehensive installation training, join our Aluminium Installer Training Academy. We have a range of courses that your company can benefit from to learn how to make the most of aluminium glazing. 

If you would like to add aluminium bifold doors to your product portfolio or would like more advice on installing, get in touch with our team on 01706 260700. 

When it comes to specifying home refurbishments, extensions and new build projects, it’s more than likely there will be a need for bright and open living spaces, accompanied with large glazed areas.

To provide a tailor-made service, it is best to fully discuss all your building needs personally. There are many ways to begin this process, the first of which is to submit a quick quote form on the website, where you will be able to attach any drawings and schedules. You may also email your requirements and include any other information: info@alufolddirect.co.uk.

From making an initial enquiry, you can discuss your project further with a team of experts who can help you plan the perfect design for your aluminium bifold doors.

Why not visit us in person? Our team at the AluFoldDirect Aluminium Glazing Design Centre in Blackburn is on hand to help you with any design needs you may have. They can offer their valued expertise and advice in designing aluminium bifold doors. They are able to talk through your plans and requirements and can design your bespoke doors. The team will also be able to provide you with all the information you may need to know about Building Regulations, security and energy efficiency specifications of our aluminium bifold doors.

We have full-size displays of all our products, making it easier to browse all the design options that we offer.

As we custom-make our products, we are confident that we can provide aluminium bifold doors to suit any property. We find that doors are commonly one of the final steps in a building project, meaning it is essential to provide a product that can be designed flexibly to suit any build. This makes bifold doors perfect for both homes and commercial buildings.