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 website takes an installer through the assembly and fixing of the lantern step-by-step and, on the way, demonstrates many of its industry changing safety features and fast fit technologies.

It’s easy to see, for example, just how light and manoeuvrable 

 is and how that removes the risks that come with handling more cumbersome lanterns when working at height.

It also illustrates how easily the ring beam can be put together using pre-inserted cleats, how quick it is to fix the ridge and rafters within that ring beam, and how simply the thermal break is clipped into the rafters and the top caps just snap fit on top.

What’s key though is the video demo of the 

 lantern’s brand-new glass retention system, which means that the beads on the DGUs lock smoothly and securely onto the ring beam all the way round with a reassuring click every time and there is no danger of the glass falling through at any point.

Russell Yates, AluFold Direct’s Managing Director, and the person leading the design team, said: “We know that XENLITE will appeal to homeowners with its ultra-slim 38mm sightlines and contemporary aesthetic, but one of the key drivers in the design process was to make it the lantern of choice for installers as well.

“We’ve addressed all the worries that installers have about other lanterns on the market and made sure XENLITE is much more fitter-friendly. That extends beyond just the safety aspects and into business profitability because they can fit XENLITE single-handedly and in a super fast time.”

All the details on XENLITE, including colours, sizes and lead times are at: 

 aluminium roof lantern to be safe, simple, and quick to fit by a single installer, and has just released a video showing exactly how easy the process is.

SAFER, SIMPLER AND QUICKER TO INSTALL

Strong, slim, safe, and competitively priced, Xenlite gives installers everything they need in terms of sales appeal for homeowners and developers and incorporates lots of clever design and engineering features which make it safer, simpler, and quicker to install, with no worries about callbacks.

When it comes to sightlines, Xenlite is amongst the slimmest lanterns on the market with a 38mm frame, but there are no compromises being made on strength or performance. With thermally broken hip beams, it meets the requirements of the new Part L which comes into force in June, and it has been designed with high performance seals to ensure optimum air and weather performance.

What really sets Xenlite apart though is the ease of installation. It has been designed so that the glazing clicks into the flange on one side of the ring beam as soon as it is placed into position, with no danger of the glass slipping while the other three sides are secured. A pressure plate with integrated cover caps then makes it easy for one person to clip in the glazing all the way round so there is no need to reach across or around the roof to screw in the fixings. Neat, fast-fit end caps are simply screwed on to complete the installation.

The lantern comes with a fixed 25° pitch regardless of size so there is never any obstruction to the outlook from the floor above. This ensures that it fits perfectly into the mainstream home extension and orangery market and gives customers already fitting aluminium bifolds, sliders or windows an exciting opportunity to upsell.

Xenlite is the first brand new product to be launched by AluFold Direct since Managing Director Russell Yates joined our team from AluK. Russell led the design team responsible for all of AluK’s most familiar products, including the iconic BSF70 bifold, and he has ensured that the new lantern is just as fitter and fabricator friendly.

Russell said: “Xenlite is made the way that we believe roof lanterns should be and addresses all the things that installers told us they don’t like about the competition. Everything, from the four-sided glass retention to the profile-shaped cover caps, has been designed to suit the needs of the installer. It’s not just about making the product easy to fit, it’s about protecting installer margins by minimising time on site and eliminating costly call backs.”

Xenlite is supplied in kit form, with standard stock sizes available on a fast 5-day lead time and bespoke sizes available to order in around 2 weeks. It is being manufactured on a dedicated assembly line at our state of the art, highly automated factory in Blackburn using brand new machinery which delivers a consistent, precision output every single time.

For installers who already buy bifolds or sliders from us, it represents a great opportunity to source more of their aluminium products from one proven supplier. Russell Yates added: “Xenlite is the first opportunity we’ve had to really show our customers the benefits of our investments in industrialised fabrication and in-house design. Essentially, we’ve been able to develop a truly innovative product manufactured to precision quality standards but with a competitive price tag – and that is all down to the scale and efficiency of our factory.”

More details on Xenlite, including sizes, colours and ordering options, are available at: 

When our experienced team set out to design a brand-new contemporary aluminium roof lantern, they knew it had to be better than the best already out there in the market in order to make an impact. With the launch of Xenlite, we are confident they have achieved that.

Roof Lanterns Made the Way They Should Be

During the pandemic lots of UK households saved more than ever. So, don't wait for the holiday season to kick in! Fill your order books, and wallets now by fitting our desirable, all 

, 47% of those on the highest incomes saved at least 10% more during the pandemic than they would normally and 17% saved at least 25% more. The end result is a £266bn savings mountain, largely concentrated in the bank accounts of the better off.

"We have seen huge increase in household savings —around £150 billion"

 that we supply are aspirational purchases, virtually guaranteed to add value to the home and very much in the eyeline of those who will still have money to spend.

And, the massive investments we made in our operation over the past two years are paying dividends for us and for installers who buy from us. We have massively increased capacity and now have an industrial scale manufacturing facility in Blackburn, capable of delivering the same kind of speed and service in aluminium that installers have been used to in PVC-U.

We have separate dedicated high-speed production lines for 

, in contrast with most of our competitors who push all their products down the same line and are limited in terms of speed and volume as a result.

Each of our lines has its own top of the range cutting and machining centres and fully automated four head crimpers and that enables us to offer consistent and highly repeatable precision outputs at any scale.

Our focus at AluFold Direct is on quality, efficiency, and value – installers who choose to partner with us can relax knowing they will get all the support they need to make the most of the opportunities which will still exist and to mitigate the obstacles which the market will undoubtedly face.

Fit > Folds > Fast

These all-new bifold doors offer installers, builders, architects and specifiers the chance to add an extra touch of luxury to any project, appealing to the tastes of customers with high-end residential properties.

With the mainstream home improvement market likely to come under pressure during 2022 as inflation rises and higher costs put a squeeze on household expenditure, there are still plenty of opportunities to be had at the higher end of the market.

 features an ultra-slim frame with sightlines of just 120mm and stylish, contemporary hardware which helps to differentiate it from our 'standard' bifold offering.

Managing Director Russell Yates explains: “The fact is that there’s nothing standard about the AluFold 

. It’s a great product with proven quality and performance and lots of customisation options and it remains central to our offering. However, this new Premium Bifold gives customers another string to their bow and means they can potentially upsell to homeowners and developers who want something different.

“The hardware in particular, available in a range of different finishes, is likely to appeal to homeowners who want their bifold to look and feel luxurious, and we are offering a full range of custom RAL colours so that they can match the doors and the hardware perfectly to their décor.”

Installers can be reassured that the new AluFold Direct Premium Bifold comes with PAS24 security accreditation, and market leading wind, water and air permeability performance ratings. (Class A3 for wind resistance, Class 9A for water tightness and Class 4 for air permeability.) It can also be used with triple glazing to achieve U-Values of 1.1 W/m2K, which means it complies with the upcoming changes to Part L of the Building Regs.

In terms of configuration, maximum panel width is 1200mm, height is 3000mm and weight is 120kg. Inward or outward opening can be from 1 to 14 sashes and there is the option of fully openable 90° corners without a mullion. There are also four different threshold heights, including an embedded low threshold for maximum accessibility.

Our new door is pre-assembled for even quicker installation and comes with a built-in adjustable jamb to save installers time and hassle onsite.

It also, of course, comes with all the other benefits of from buying from a Blackburn-based fabricator, including some of the quickest turnaround times in the industry and direct delivery to site in unbranded vehicles.

Russell Yates adds: “Back when I joined AluFold Direct in 2020, it was already amongst the most efficient fabricators in the UK. Since then though, we’ve transformed the entire operation, massively increasing capacity and guaranteeing consistent, highly repeatable precision outputs in doors, windows and rooflights.

“Unlike most aluminium fabricators who put multiple products down the same assembly lines and accept the limitations that puts on speed and volumes, we now have three dedicated high-speed lines, each with their own top of the range cutting and machining centres and fully automated four head crimpers.

“We are producing both our Standard and Premium Bifolds on our dedicated doors line and delivering the same efficiencies on both. What is also important for customers is that we are no longer reliant on a single systems supplier so we can guarantee product availability even when there are delays in our extended supply chain.”

To find out more and to request a quote, visit our 

Introducing our Premium Bifold Door – the highly customisable, premium-quality addition to our growing collection of high-performance aluminium products.

The All-New Premium Bifold Door from AluFold Direct

How developers can benefit from our dedicated Aluminium Glazing Project team

Designed for developers like you, our dedicated Projects team provides design support and essential project management services to keep you on track and in budget.

Essential support from your dedicated Aluminium Glazing Project team

By working directly alongside installers, architects, designers, specifiers and developers over the years, we have come to understand the ins and outs of delivering glazing projects along with challenges you may face.

You will have one single point of contact in the Projects team, who will support you every step of the way, from initial discussion and job specific design specification, to individual itemised products being delivered on a site specific, achievable delivery strategy.

The Projects team work directly with our fabrication team, ensuring that any unique requirements for your project are met and to eliminate any mis-measures or mis-fit errors.

When your aluminium glazing project reaches the installation stage, we co-ordinate a planned delivery strategy to ensure all products arrive on time, right-first time, every time. With on-site experience, our Projects team can identify any installation skills gaps and offer hands-on training for sub-contractors and installers at our Aluminium Glazing Installation Academy.

We have a full range of aluminium glazing solutions to assist with a variety of building projects of any size and complexity.

Suited to domestic and commercial applications, for refurbishments, renovations and new-builds, our range features bifolding doors, sliding doors, roof lanterns, flat roof lights and slimline windows.

Our range is manufactured in our state-of-the-art factory in Blackburn, using high quality, high performance slimline profiles, delivered in only 1 week for unglazed units and 2 weeks for glazed. We always deliver in a non-branded van directly to site, across the UK.

You can see our range at the AluFold Direct  Design Centre located at our HQ in Blackburn – it’s the only dedicated aluminium glazing showroom outside of London!

We have full-sized displays of our windows, doors and latest innovations, making it ideal to see how our aluminium glazing looks, get a feel for the product and understand how it functions in person. It’s a great place to come and meet the Aluminium Glazing Projects team, discuss the requirements for your project and get advice and guidance on the best products for the job.

A selection of our Aluminium Glazing Projects

If you’re wondering if we can help with your next project, see what can be achieved with help from our Projects team! Our Projects team have worked with customers on some amazing developments, including new-build homes and office block refurbishments.

We teamed with Italian designers Brown & Bancroft Interiors to deliver this £2.4m refurbishment project for Krones Group. Our slimline aluminium window units were used to add light and space throughout the property.

From office-block to luxury apartments, Bridgewater House was transformed in this multi-million-pound canal-side development near Manchester. We supplied our aluminium glazing to create 60 modern flats.

If you have a project that would benefit from our dedicated Aluminium Glazing Projects Service, or you would like to find out more information, get in touch with us! You can call us on 01706 260700, email 

, complete our online form, or if you are in the local area, drop by our Aluminium Glazing Design Centre for a cuppa!

If you’re taking on a domestic or commercial, new-build construction or larger-scale refurbishment job, bring certainty to your project by dealing directly with the fabricator.

Aluminium glazing certainty 

Clearly then, if we all think we’re busy already, we’ve really seen nothing yet. Up until now, it’s been fairly easy for suppliers who are struggling to cope with demand to argue that no one could have predicted the current market and, to an extent, that’s true. But, more than a year since the end of the first lockdown, those excuses are wearing a bit thin.

Certainly, this is the point at which installation businesses need to look at how well their suppliers have been able to secure their supply chain up until now; and make careful judgments about whether that feels robust enough to withstand what we all know is on its way.

The aluminium sector has arguably weathered the storm much more successfully than PVC-U, and certainly lead times for aluminium are shorter now than they are for PVC-U for probably the first time ever. That’s not just down to luck though – it’s been about the right decisions being made at the right time – by both systems houses and fabricators.

As we look ahead at what is still to come and hear from builders and installers who have full order books well into 2022, I think we could potentially see a tsunami of orders in the third and particularly the fourth quarter of this year. If that is the case, then it will be the suppliers who had the financial strength and the confidence to invest during the worst of the crisis in 2020 who will best be able to cope.

When I joined AluFold Direct from AluK in May 2020, our priority wasn’t to batten down the hatches as some of our competitors were doing, or even just to try and keep up with the demand which greeted us on the reopening from the first lockdown, but to put in place the measures required to really ramp up our output well beyond that. We’ve got big plans to grow as a business and to take our customers with us on that journey, and we were already planning on opening the additional factory here in Blackburn which will now come on stream in September.

However, we also had the foresight, the buying power and, above all the strong relationships required to secure guaranteed volumes of components from our key suppliers in aluminium, hardware, consumables and crucially glass for the whole of 2021. And we are now seeing that proactive approach pay off.

For instance, we were already dual sourcing on glass, but we took the decision last December to switch from one of those suppliers to a more reliable alternative, while still splitting our sourcing between Saint Gobain and Pilkingtons. Even for the biggest hitters, there’s obviously only so much volume of stock to go around, particularly in glass, so allocations have to be made but, for any fabricators who haven’t already secured their allocations for the rest of this year, I would say that it’s probably too late.

I’ve heard plenty of people from right across the industry saying that they are so busy at the moment that there’s just no breathing space and no opportunity to take stock and do what’s necessary to increase capacity and reduce lead times. My advice to installers then is not to choose a fabricator who is playing catch up with the market, but to choose one that’s already ahead of the game.

The Bank of England has just raised its estimate for UK GDP growth in 2021 to 7.25% - up from the 5% it forecast in February. Further easing of restrictions, it says, will pave the way for a boom in pent-up demand.

Alongside that, construction industry data from the Purchasing Managers’ Index shows that orders in the construction market are already increasing at the fastest rate since it started reporting the figures in 1997.

Get ahead of the game

For customers though, despite the vast amount of change which is actually taking place, it will largely have felt like business as usual so far – with the same consistently fast and reliable service and the same reassuring guarantee of any product, in any colour, delivered anywhere in the UK.

Now however, some of the first innovations that Russell and the team are introducing are being rolled out to customers, and there is a growing sense of excitement about how these will help companies who choose AluFold Direct as their supply partner achieve really meaningful growth.

There is a new brand and a new website to help communicate the scale of the transformation happening and a game changing new online ‘quick quote’ tool on the website designed to make the AluFold Direct service even smarter and more user friendly.

The clever new tool enables customers to get an instant trade price for nearly every product in the AluFold Direct range – from windows, entrance doors and bi-folds to lanterns, sliders, rooflights and commercial doors.

All that users need to do is enter in their sizes, select glazed or unglazed and standard or non-standard colours and the tool will calculate the price and send it instantly by email. There’s a step-by-step guide included which walks users through the quote builder tool, a handy guide to help them choose the right spec for each project and a survey template to make sure they don’t miss anything.

Russell Yates explained: “We’re taking all the hassle out of quote building for our customers. They can get an instant price straight to their inbox and log in as many times as they like to change the spec whenever suits them. Obviously, if they need a more detailed quote on a particularly large project, they can simply upload their own survey files and one of our team will get straight back to them.”

The tool sits on the trade section of the new website. Retail buyers who visit the site are directed to a dedicated ‘Find An Installer’ section and prompted to enter their details to help generate additional leads for AluFold Direct customers.

Russell added: “This is a more capable and comprehensive tool than anything else out there for quoting in aluminium at the moment and hopefully serves as a powerful statement of intent in terms of how we will be approaching the market in 2021 and beyond. We have huge ambitions for this business and part of that will come from providing customers with a really useful and valuable set of support tools, which will help them make the most of the opportunities available in aluminium while making their lives as easy as possible.”

AluFold Direct is set to reveal more of its plans over the coming weeks and months, including a new cloud-based customer pricing portal and some radical product developments and sustainability initiatives.

A lot has been happening behind the scenes at AluFold Direct since last May, when Russell Yates was appointed Managing Director. Much of that has been focused around driving operational efficiencies, expanding the team, and investing and equipping a new factory which is set to open soon

Online investment set to drive growth for customers

 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.

You can read all about the exquisite project 

 and also, most importantly make sure you vote for it 

We were over the moon when our customer, the 

 got in touch with some very exciting news!

Gets our vote!

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.

Heading to the Summit

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.

AluFoldDirect delivers luxury residential development

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.

Benefit from bifold doors in aluminium 

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.

Whether you decide to order with us online or visit us personally, our made to measure service ensures that you receive high-quality aluminium bifold doors efficiently and effortlessly. We have a 1-week lead time for unglazed units and 2 weeks for glazed for all single colours. We also stock grey on white as a dual colour, however other dual colours may have a longer lead time.

The aluminium bifold doors are delivered in full-frame directly to site or anywhere across the UK in an unbranded van. As we don’t install our products directly, you will need to find someone to complete the job for you. We can give handy installation advice to your fitter. With each bifold door order, we will include a guide to help.

You can download our free guide on how to install our aluminium bifold doors on our website here. Why not ring us on 01706 260700 to start the process of ordering your aluminium bifold doors, or visit our Bifold Door page.

At AluFoldDirect, we believe that it is important to provide a bespoke, seamless service for any design project. Our aluminium bifold doors are made to measure to each customer’s requirements.

How to Order Aluminium Bifold Doors

guide to installing aluminium bi-fold doors

AluFoldDirect supplies aluminium bi-fold doors to the trade, double glazing installers and local builders across the UK from our HQ in Blackburn. We deliver bi-folding doors in-frame, direct-to-site, in plain unmarked vans in just one week unglazed and two weeks glazed.

Delivering doors to site quickly gives tradespeople the chance to get the job done quicker, so that they can stick to work schedules and have extra time to win more bi-fold door installation jobs.

How to fit bi-fold doors with AluFoldDirect

There’s an easy four step process to fitting bi-fold doors which is made even easier when the bi-fold door is the perfect fit for the space it is being installed into.

At AluFoldDirect, we have a dedicated bi-fold manufacturing process which delivers you a precisely manufactured door ready to fit straight away. The best way to do this is to have exact measurements of the hole, so we can precisely manufacture a door that’s the perfect fit to make your installation go more smoothly.

Build/prepare the space where the aluminium bi-fold door will be fitted

Order your made to measure bi-fold door from AluFoldDirect

Your bi-fold door is delivered in one week unglazed and two weeks glazed, ready to fit straight away, right first time.

Measuring the space after it has been built eliminates the guess work and guarantees a right first time fit for your aluminium bi-fold doors. This will remove installation issues on site and help ensure you get paid, on time.

Once your bi-fold arrives, follow these four easy steps to install:

Soak the gasket in a bucket of warm soapy water

Check the outer frame is installed 100 percent level and square – ensuring all four sides are levels and that the diagonals are identical

Fully toe & heel every sealed unit, this is crucial, to stop the sashes from dropping

If you’re just starting out fitting bi-fold doors, or want a reminder of the best way to do it, print off our free guide to installing aluminium bi-fold doors. You can keep a copy in the van, stick it on the wall in the office or even print out copies to pass around the site so everyone knows about the best way to fit bi-fold doors.

Adding aluminium bi-fold doors to your product range

Aluminium is a big opportunity for growth for installers. Adding aluminium bi-fold doors to your offering will help you to meet demands from homeowners. Our aluminium bi-fold doors can also be matched in with our 

Aluminium bi-fold doors are the best product on the market for opening homes to the garden and merging indoor and outdoor spaces. And homeowners have taken notice.

Free Guide to Fitting Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors

It’s the first new product to be launched under Russell Yates’ leadership. He explains: 

“Flush sash is a massive trend in the homeowner market, as we have seen from the growth in PVCu flush frames.

“Like any new aluminium product, flush windows are available on the market, but not on the fast leadtimes that installers need, and that’s why we’ve chosen to add it to the Everything Aluminium range. The new flush windows will be delivered direct to site, fast.”

Fully suited with AluFoldDirect’s slimline window range, the flush sash window offers slim, flat sash sightlines of just 45mm. Configuration options include top-hung, side-hung and fixed light options.

A double rebate achieves high weather performance, and there is the option for double or triple glazing. The windows are also PAS 24 accredited and certified under the Secured by Design scheme.

Russell adds: “The flush sash trend suits all kinds of properties and projects. As well as being an excellent choice for replacing old timber, PVCu or steel windows, it suits new-build homes and developments.

“There’s nothing quite like seeing a new product in person, so we’re offering flush window samples to all customers too.

“For properties where style is paramount, and performance needs to be of the highest standard, flush sash delivers exactly what homeowners want.”

To order your showroom sample, call 01706 260700.

Award-winning fabricator AluFoldDirect is bringing more opportunities for aluminium installers with its new flush sash aluminium window.

New Opportunities with Flush

Interior & Exterior Aluminium Sliding Doors

Offer your customers more glass and less frame for increased natural light in their property, minimal sightlines and a sleek appearance. Our aluminium sliding doors has an easy glide action system that makes the use of their doors much easier, along with a range of powder coated polyester colours, including our popular, Anthracite Grey, so you can give your customers some design flexibility.

Design features include a three chamber inline sliding door, that’s available in single, double and triple track options depending on the look your customers wants. With thermally enhanced extrusions that incorporates glass fibre reinforced polyamide strips, you customers are guaranteed optimum temperatures in their new, open space you’ve created. Designed to last, our aluminium sliding doors are robust and durable, allowing 200kg panel weight with smooth and consistent operation.

We offer you premium slider options for these doors, including P-15-100 BSC94 Double track outer frame, P-15-113 BSC94 Triple track outer frame and P-15-200 BSC94 Door Sash Frame.

See our declaration of conformance for the requirements of CE marking over on our website. We make sure that all of our products conform with this to ensure high quality aluminium sliding doors for your project.

As your aluminium sliding door supplier, we are your main point of contact, dedicated to help manage all aspects of development from start to finish. We ensure that we create an achievable schedule so that we can work with you to ensure that installation can run smoothly. We also offer hands-on training with the Aluminium Glazing Installer Glazing Academy to cover any potential skills gaps that you may have – so you feel confident in delivering the best quality service for your clients.

Choose AluFoldDirect as your aluminium sliding door supplier

Deliver quality, speed and accuracy with AluFoldDirect. We have a significant amount of stock at all times to help you give flexible, responsive services. Choosing to offer your clients sliding doors will allow them to open up space in their property and make indoor to outdoor living seamless. We’re ready when you are, so as soon as your clients are happy with everything, we will fabricate in harmony with your construction schedules, whilst complying with our strict quality protocols and high standards.

Get a quick quote for your aluminium sliding doors and get them delivered direct to site in no time.

Open up your customer’s home to their outdoor living space with our aluminium sliding doors. Creating a seamless opening from the inside, out is a great way to make your customers home feel more open and spacious. 

Choosing an aluminium sliding door supplier for your next project

If you’re looking to add a stand-out feature to your project, our Technic-AL Roof Lanterns are the perfect addition to any home, thanks to the stylish, modern design. They create impressive light-filled spaces, lifting orangeries and extensions to new heights. Combined with our aluminium bi-folding doors, our aluminium roof lanterns help to create beautiful new glazed extensions for kitchens, dining rooms or family living spaces.

Your customers can choose from any colour they wish from the RAL chart, allowing them to match their bespoke aluminium roof lantern to the rest of the exterior or interior look of their home. All of our bespoke aluminium roof lanterns are made to measure for your project, with sizes available up to 3000mm by 6000mm to bring extra daylight into living spaces. 

Our aluminium roof lantern kits offer all the great benefits of our bespoke roof lantern options, but they come in standard sizes and colours. These kits can be delivered same or next day, so they’re perfect of you have limited space on site. You can order the lantern when you are ready to fit it.

Our roof lantern kits feature such as slim sightlines – there are no bulky, unaesthetically pleasing details, just slimline curtain walling-style roof rafter bars to achieve a simple, sleek roof lantern design for your projects .

Download our Roof Installation Manual for more info and help.

If your customer doesn’t want to add height to their room but still wants to bring more natural light into their home, then our aluminium flat fixed rooflight is the perfect solution. Designed by aluminium experts, the flat rooflight is easy to fit and delivered direct to site in just one day with everything in the box ready to fit – saving you time on site.

Our aluminium flat rooflights offer a thermally broken frame, U-Values of just 1.0 W/m2K and a simple specification, which makes it ideal for commercial buildings and residential projects. They come in four stock sizes, and stock colours for easy, straightforward ordering..

Choose AluFoldDirect for your Aluminium Roof Lantern

We can help you to transform properties with one of our aluminium roof lanterns or rooflights. By injecting additional light into their home, you can improve living spaces, giving your client brighter, more spacious orangery and extension projects.

Our fitter friendly servicemeans our roof lanterns can be installed super fast. Kits are supplied in colour coded wrapping with an easy-to-follow instruction guide for installation in just 40 minutes. Call us for a quick quote - we’re ready when you are.

AluFoldDirect delivers quality aluminium roof lanterns fast, ready to fit. With next day delivery on stock sizes and colours we can help you to fit more aluminium roof lantern jobs and grow your profits.

Fitter friendly, fully aluminium roof lanterns

If your customer is after a contemporary, minimalist door, then the best option to give them is the Venlo RD3 Aluminium entrance door as it’s the perfect solution for modern living. This thermally enhanced aluminium door, that has U-values of 1.4W/m2K, combines high quality security standards with sleek, slimline aesthetics for customers who are after a high performance entrance door for their home. With colour options consisting of Anthracite Grey and Black paired with clear or satin glazing, you can offer your customers a dramatic entrance. More design features included with the RD3 doors include matching side screens, fanlights and cills which your clients can opt for if they want the forefront of their home to look seamless.

When it comes to security, we have got your covered. With multi-point hook locks and dead locked outer frame closers and keeps, this high performance, stylish and secure aluminium entrance door is a great option for your homeowner customers as they are given an extra peace of mind as you have the option to give them Secured by Design, PAS 24 and Document Q certifications that come with all of our doors.

All of our contemporary front doors are manufactured to be ready to install once delivered direct to site. These aluminium entrance doors have fast lead times, and you can guarantee that your customer will receive their doors within 2 weeks, with the right installation first time, thanks to our reliable operation. Our contemporary doors are ideal to add on to your aluminium glazing specification to complete any project that you’re working on.