AluK is a leader in the design and manufacture of aluminium sliding and folding doors, delivering outstanding reliability, performance and design every time. At Southall Windows we provide various style of AL UK bifold doors.
AluK bifolding doors are one of the most popular bifolding door products that we at Southall Windows have installed in homes in West London.
At Southall Windows we provide stylish but practical bi-fold doors and they are built to your needs, offering you a bespoke solution every time, from the configuration of the doors to the handles, accessories and colour, making Southall Windows bi-fold doors the perfect addition to your home.
Getting the Perfect Colour
You can personalise your bi-fold door to give a personal touch to your home, at Southall Windows we can fit your ALUK bi-fold doors in standard or bespoke colours. It doesn’t matter if your home is modern, traditional, period or heritage, you’ll find a colour which will suit your home style.
At Southall Windows, We also offer a dual colour option, which means you can choose a different colour for the inside and the outside of the door. You don’t need to settle for a door that looks great on the outside but doesn’t match to your inside decorations.
AluK bifolding door designs and features
AluK bifolding door have several designs and features that make it ideal for homes.
For the homeowner the AluK bifolding doors benefit from both a square or soft line profile on the outside meaning it can have either a flat contemporary look or a more traditional rounded appearance.
Secure and robust
A robust and strong bi-fold means that good hardware is essential for smooth operation and long term reliability. AluK bifolding doors feature very high quality running gear and guide mechanisms at the top of the doors. The bottom rollers consist of a set stainless steel wheels designed to give reliable trouble free operation.
High security comes as standard with multi point locking mechanisms, high quality door handles and certification under the Secured by Design Scheme. The high security glazing beads are internal and offer the glazing option of either 28mm double glazing right up to 44mm units to accommodate integral blinds within the glass.
Also threshold options are available. AluK bifolding doors also offer excellent thermal efficiency.
Southall Bi-Folding Doors :- Southall Windows Ltd. Fitted 4 panel Aluminium Bi-folding Doors and Front Upvc Door with 2 side panels for one of our clients in Mill Hill, London.
Southall Bi-folding Doors
Southall Bifolding doors are the best way to have extra open space in the back side of your house. We use AluK profile to make Bi-folding doors. AluK is a leader in the design and manufacture of aluminium sliding and bifolding doors.
We can provide you stylish and practical Bi-folding doors that are built using the best profile and offer a bespoke solution to add extra space in your home. You can also choose different colour options. We provide you complete range of handles and accessories for Southall Bi-folding doors.
To get Free quotation for your bi-folding doors please call our office 02037728709 or mobile 07384021806. Our aim is to give professional double glazing advice and execellent products. We provide very best A-rated double glazed and Triple glazed windows, Upvc panel doors, Composite doors, Bi-Folding Doors, Conservatories, Integral Blinds & Porches.
On Southall Windows double glazing blog we have talked about many types of glass used in the double glazing industry.
These glasses are standard glass, toughened glass, tempered, reflective glass and acoustic glass.
Some people want their house more decorative by installing double glazing windows and doors with decorations on it.
The decoration is mainly in between the double-glazed glass.
Here are some of the examples of installation done by Southall Windows.
We manufacture a variety of glass with different decorative patterns, texture, colour and opacity. Decorative glass in double glazing windows and door can make the house more beautiful and can increase the value of the house.
Decorative glass is widely used for style, beauty and elegance. It is used to add charm, modern look and originality to double glazing windows and doors.
We have installed the double-glazing windows doors with decorative glass in Richmond, Twickenham and Ealing area.
Southall Windows can offer a variety of designs to suit your style. We have only the availability of vast pre-built design to choose from.
Frosted glass – one side of the glass is frosted for privacy purposes. Mainly the bath windows and sometimes the porch windows and doors are made in frosted glass. But it is purely on the decoration of the client preference.
Here are the or designs and the privacy level:
Decorative glass – a different type of decorative glass.
In the double-glazing industry, there are mainly two types of glass used: standard glass and toughened glass. The thickness of each glass in double glazing 4mm and total double-glazing unit thickness may vary up to 20mm including spacer etc.
The standard glass is widely used in double glazing unless it is a requirement by law or client’s preference to use a toughened glass. Standard glass is the cheapest option for double glazing units. It is quite strong and difficult to break. It is not recommended in the double-glazed units where the safety is required by law.
The second most used glass in double-glazing is called toughened glass. It is more expensive and tougher than the standard glass. The main difference between these 2 glasses is how they break.
The toughened glass shattered into small pieces, so it doesn’t cause injuries when it breaks. Due to these extra safety features, it is more expensive than the standard glass.
The third type of glass used is tempered glass. It provides more security when it breaks. It is called laminated glass as well. When the glass breaks it remains in the shape because of the way it is made. It doesn’t fall. It is more secure and very tough to break.
The way each of the glass breaks:
Other glass options in double glazing windows and doors:
Reflective glass: This glass called coated glass as well. It is a very good tool for those who want to have more privacy and natural light at the same time. As the name suggests it is not possible to see through from the outside where the coat is applied.
It is widely used in the houses on the main road with a high footfall. They work like a mirror from the outside.
Self-cleaning glass – cleaning full house windows and doors can be very time-consuming. On the upper floors, it is hard to reach some areas, such as glass roofs and conservatories can be very hard if not dangerous.
The new technology of self-cleaning glass can sort out all these cleaning issues and can make life easier. The self-cleaning glass needs low maintenance.
Acoustic glass (noise reduction)- The acoustic glass considerably reduces outside noise. This type of glass is installed near airport areas and motorways areas. #
The areas such as Heathrow, Hounslow, Feltham are near to airports and areas such as Wembley, Richmond which are very close to big motorways have high levels of noise.
Whether you plan to sell or stay in your house, the bi-folding door with double glazing can quickly increase the value of your house instantly. Your house will receive a design update and give new look to your home.
It’s an easy way to modernise your home. A new extension can be more useful if aluminium bi-fold doors with double glazing are installed. These doors require no additional space to be installed.
During summer, these doors can be easily bi-fold and can enhance the view from your house and can increase the summer air flow and sunlight into the house.
There are different colours available and the colours in trend these days are: Grey and Black aluminium bi-folding doors with double glazing clear glass.
Recently, Southall Windows has installed (in a newly extended property ) a 10panel Grey on white aluminium bi-folding door with double glazing glass in Chertsey ( Surrey).
As you can see in the picture that the property is undergoing in major extension and the installation of this beautiful aluminium panel door will not only increase the view and beauty of the house but also the value of the property.
The homeowner can add a small functional double glazed porch in front of their house with a little cost and it will hugely increase the value of the house.
The most important thing is that there is no need for planning permission from the council for most of the porches if they are built within the permitted dimension limit which can be checked with the local council.
The main benefits of having a porch are :
add extra space: obviously creating an extra space would be the single biggest benefit of having installed a double glazed uPVC porch with a composite door. It can add extra hanging space for coats, shoes and can keep the dirt outside the house. It can create more space for storage.
extra security: security is the second most important factor to have a solid double glazed porch with a solid composite door. It can create an extra barrier between your home and the outside. Check our composite door to find out more secure composite doors.
Recently Southall Windows have installed an Upvc double glazing porch with a very traditional contemporary composite door with very traditional glass design in Harrow.
Southall Windows Composite doors is a family owned and managed company in Southall, West London. We have more than 15 years of experience in the manufacturing of high quality upvc windows and doors. We are one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of Composite doors in Southall, West London.
We offer you high energy efficient composite doors that come with multipoint locking system and you have choice to choose from a wide variety of different colours and glass designs.
Southall Windows Composite doors
Energy efficient and Secure Southall Windows Composite doors
Southall Windows Composite Doors offer a high level of energy efficiency and security. The outer skin of our composite doors requires very little maintenance. Southall Windows Composite Doors never require painting. You can just simply wipe down with a damp cloth and your composite door will look like new.
Our composite doors are much more thermally efficient than timber or upvc doors. The warm foam that we put inside the composite door allow the door to have better “U” value compared to the traditional timber or upvc front doors.
Secure Southall Windows Composite doors
Multi Point Locking system Southall Windows Composite doors
Southall Windows Composite Doors are fitted with superior muti point locking system to enhance the safety and security of your house and family. All our composite doors come with 10 years guarantee. We offer you a wide variety of door handles, door knockers, door numbers and letterplates etc. All these hardware parts of composite doors are available in White, Gold, Black and chrome colours to match with your chosen door.
All our composite doors are fitted with most up-to-date mutipoint locking systems and highly secure door cylinders.
Different Designs of Southall Windows Composite doors
Southall Windows offer more than 20 different traditional and contemporary designs. We offer you the best choice of the composite doors for your home. We also offer you low-threshold doors for the wheelchair access composite doors. Southall windows composite doors come also with long bar handles. We also provide you double composite doors.
We also give you option to choose from different glass designs for composite doors. Southall windows offer composite doors that come with the widest variety of traditional and contemporary glass designs so that you have more options to choose your ideal front composite door.
Most of the other composite door companies make the door with white colour as standard on the inside but southall windows composite doors come with all the colour options inside and outside of the door.
Southall Windows ltd. is a West London based Double Glazing Southall company with over many years of experience. Our aim is to give professional double glazing advice and execellent products. We provide very best A-rated double glazed and Triple glazed windows, Upvc panel doors, Composite doors, Bi-Folding Doors, Conservatories, Integral Blinds & Porches.
If you are looking for Double Glazing in Feltham then Southall Windows ltd. is best answer. We can provide you Upvc Double glazed and Triple glazed windows, Upvc panel doors, Composite doors, Bifolding Doors and Conservatories. All our windows and doors are designed for long-life performance. All the windows and doors profiles have been independently assessed and certified by the British Board of Agrement (BBA).
The following is one of the few double glazing Feltham Jobs that we have done recently:-
Double Glazing in Feltham
The following is after instalation image of Double Glazing in Feltham job
Double Glazing
We have installed 13 upvc double glazed windows in this house. All our windows are made with advanced muti chambered cross section which helps you to prevent that heal loss from your home. Southall windows Ltd. can manufacture upvc windows that meet the highest energy efficient ratings.
All our upvc windows achieve an “A” rating for residential properties and an “A+” rating for commercial buildings. We can also offer you different colour options to create a look that is perfect for your home. We offer you White, Cream, Irish Oak, Golden Oak, Rosewood, Grey and Black colour etc.
The following is the customer Review for Double Glazing in Feltham job
Southall Windows can offer you different styles to suit every home. Whether you live in a Feltham city centre, a semi detached house or a country cottage, we can fulfill all your double glazing requierments. We can offer you Casement windows, Tilt and turn windows, Bow & Bay windows, Entrance Doors and French windows.
Our aim is to give professional double glazing advice and execellent products. We provide very best A-rated double glazed and Triple glazed windows, Upvc panel doors, Composite doors, Bi-Folding Doors, Conservatories, Integral Blinds & Porches.
Welcome to Southall Windows Ltd if you are looking for Harrow Double Glazing Upvc Windows then we are one of the best Double glazing manufaturers and installers in Harrow, West London. We manufacture upvc windows and composite doors and bifolding doors in our factory in Southall near Harrow.
Harrow Double Glazing Upvc Windows
Southall Windows Ltd. can give you a complete range of window and door designs and styles to suit your home. We have done so many double glazing Upvc windows jobs in Harrow in past 10 years. We can offer Classic casement windows, Upvc panel front doors, composite doors Patio doors and French doors.
Harrow Double Glazing Upvc Windows
Colour Match Guarantee
We use Eurocell profile to manufature upvc windows and doors and we buy finishing products also from the same supplier EUROCELL. This is the reason we can assure you that all colours will be exactly matched for our entire range of windows and doors products.
Harrow Double Glazing Upvc Windows
High Security System
All our Harrow double glazing upvc windows and doors are made with durable and low-maintenance profile. It doesn’t need and painting or special treatments. All our locking mechanisms are highly secure to give you full peace of mind.
Harrow Double Glazing Upvc Windows
Energy Efficient Windows
Southall Windows Ltd. use highly energy efficient products to make Harrow Double Glazing Upvc Windows and doors. We help you to keep your home warm and comfortable all year around. We help you to reduce energy consumption thus helping you to save money on energy bills.
Double Glazing Upvc Windows are the showcase feature of your home. Contact us today to get free estimate.
Our aim is to give professional double glazing advice and execellent products. Our Composite front doors are much more energy effiecient than timber or pvc panel doors.
Frequently Asked Double Glazing Questions Southall Windows. New Double Glazed or Triple Glazed windows can 100% help you save money on energy bills. If you are replacing older windows with our A+ rated double glazing units or triple glazing units you can be pretty sure that you will save energy and therefore money on your bills. Due to the differences in heating used within homes in the UK, the savings can range from £100 to more than £600 per year.
You don’t need planning permission if the ground floor area (measured externally) doesn’t exceed 3 square meters. No part of the porch should be more than 3 meters above tha ground level.
What is the Window Energy Rating?
Window energy rating are the assesments of how enery efficient your windows are. The ratings start from A+ to G, A+ is the best. We you buy windows from our company, we give you A+ rated windows.
The composite doors come in different colors. The price of a composite door depends a lot on the quality. A high-quality composite door will always be more expensive than the low-quality composite door. The price for the single composite door is between £900/- and £1500/- supply & Fitted, depending on the quality, color and glass design. Frequently Asked Double Glazing Questions Southall Windows
Why do I get condensation in my windows?
If you are getting condensation in your windows, it means your windows need to be replaced. Condensation is perhaps the most common form of damp that can appear in your home and can cause structural damage to your property. This included wallpaper to peel away, damp patches to appear on walls and a build up of moisture, which causes streaming windows.
How long will your windows guaranteed for?
Our windows and doors will be guaranteed for next 10 years and all the Terms & Conditions will be explained while placing the order. We will also provide you insurance backed guarantee that also protects you for the deposit that you pay.
An insurance Backed Guarantee is a policy of insurance that protects the consumer against any defects. If the original installer has ceased trading or is unable to honour their own guarantee. On top of all this, you do not have to pay any extra money for this insurance backed Guarantee.
Why should I choose triple glazing?
My reply generally is that triple glazing isn’t necessarily the best choice if you are looking for noise reduction, but there are other major benefits which are vital to consider when choosing your windows. Triple Glazing delivers a fantastic thermal performance for your home. It can help you save hundreds of pounds over the years by reducing energy bills and by keeping your home warm and cosy. Triple glazed units also provide increased home security than double glazed windows, which is always an added reassurance. Frequently Asked Double Glazing Questions Southall Windows
How can I get the Quotation for the windows? How much do I need to pay for the quotation?
We can give You Free, No obligation quote for your windows and doors. You can ring us on 07384021806, Monday to Saturday Between 09:00 and 19:00 to make an appointment to get Free quotation for your windows. I will simply come to your house to measure your windows and doors. I will show you the sample of the window, I will prepare a Free quotation for you and then it’s totally upto you. You can decide for yourself. This is Free, No obligation Service that I am providing you. Call me now for the quotation of your windows 07384021806. Frequently Asked Double Glazing Questions Southall Windows
What are the Easy clean hinges?
Easy clean hinges are designed to make the cleaning of outside windows safer and easier. With no awkward catches or buttons the simple action of opening the window to 90 degrees releases both top and bottom mechanisms. While cleaning the window the hinge remains safe and stable due to a design feature that locks the two sliding mechanisms. It is manufactured from hard wearing stainless steel and has excellent load bearing characteristics.
What is Toughened Glass and where is it required?
Toughened Glass is upto five times stronger than the normal glass and it is not easy to break. When it breaks, it breaks into small pieces of glass that are harmless just like the glass of your car. It is a legal requirement that the toughened safety glass must be fitted in all the doors. This legal requirement also applies for the windows that are less than 800mm from the floor level in height. All the door side panels and windows next to the door should have toughened glass as well.
How many locking points your windows and doors have?
Most of the UK’s homes are secured by 3-point locking system that comes as a standard in the upvc windows as shown in the second picture. But if you want some extra security and if you have slightly higher budget. Then you can buy Shootbolt locking syetem that has multi-points locking system as shown in the other pictures.
The cost of the shootbolts may vary between £300-£400 extra for 3 bedroom full house windows and doors. Frequently Asked Double Glazing Questions Southall Windows
Integral Blinds are installed in the two panes of the glass, double glazed unit. These blinds can be operated manually or electronically and these blinds can be installed in all type of windows and doors. The minimum size of the glass should be 500mm X 250mm. Mostly people buy Integral blinds for the Bi-folding doors or for French doors to control room temperature. The blinds help you to maintain privacy, and the best thing is you don’t need clean them because they are fitted in between the glass unit. These integral blinds are made of Low-E, high energy efficient glass that can help you save a lot money on energy bills.
The integral blinds are available in different colours to match the style of your room furniture. These blinds comes with 10 years full guarantee, and the price is around £300/- for each panel of bifolding glass. For example in 3 panel bi-folding door, the price of 3 integral blinds will cost you around £900/- supply & fit with 10 years of Guarantee.
What are the specifications, colour options & guarantee for the integral blinds that you offer?
In our company, we enjoy coming to work each day as we’re excited to offer you great quality products at an amazing value. All of our staff members have decades of industry experience. After seeing so many changes in the industry we know that blinds within the glass is the future and we want to be part of it. We give a lot of colour options and the guarantee is for 10 years.
The best quality has always been the forefront of our business and delivering value for your money is and essential component. Our products and services are specifically selected with this in mind. Frequently Asked Double Glazing Questions Southall Windows
What is the difference between Fensa and Certass?
Certass and FENSA are both UKAS accredited, and both have partnerships with various other bodies. But if you’re a homeowner that is looking into getting into Green Deal work. Then the fact the Certass is a Green Deal Approved Certification body might boost your interest. This is exactly what you will find on GOOGLE when you type ” fensa or certass” .
Fensa and Certass are two of the biggest double glazing industry’s biggest self certification bodies. So both have been set up in response to Government legislation, no real differences at all for the customers. The current state of play at the moment is FENSA’s membership is on the decline, while Certass membership is on the way up.
Do you know how to measure windows accurately according to the criteria set by Certass and Fensa?
My answer is YES! It is important to take the measurements 3 times. The first measurement from top, second from middle and the third from the bottom of the window. When measuring the width of the window and same principle applies while measuring the height of the window.
1) Upvc windows should be deducted 10mm from the height and width if the size is less than 1.5m.
2) Upvc coloured windows should be deducted 15mm from the height and width of the structural opening.
3) The same principle applies for the aluminium windows as well. Frequently Asked Double Glazing Questions Southall Windows
The planning permission process can be very lengthy and complicated if you don’t take advice from a professional sales manager. Conservatory sizes can be different depending on the type of house you are living in. In most of the cases, you don’t need planning permission but you do need planning permission I can handle all on your behalf.
1) You don’t need planning permission if the size of the conservatory does not cover more than 50% of the size of your existing house.
2) The height of the conservatory should not be more than your existing house.
3) The maximum height of the conservatory should be up to 4meter.
4) The extended area should not be more than 3 meter if you are living in attached house and 4meter if detached
dummy windows
house. Frequently Asked Double Glazing Questions Southall Windows
What are the dummies or “equal sight-line”?
In a normal window with one top opening and side opening, it is normal that smaller glass will be fitted in the opening(vents) compare to the fixed where the glass area will be larger. This creates an unequal site line.
Especially when you buy windows with Georgian or lead design I recommend you to buy dummy windows so that from outside, your windows will look symmetric.
