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critall style doors for lower budgets?

Tani H-S
6 years ago
So our new big renovation involves a full width extension at the back of our property and i would really like to have more of an industrial feel to it rather than a typical white box.

We've had alu bifolds in our last house which were fine but and also like the thin framed sliding doors. However, I also really love the loft style effect of critall which works well with my industrial theme but they are out of our price range.

What companies do you recommend (we are in Lancashire) that produce similar frame thicknesses for external doors/windows for less? Happy with aluminium.

Thank you
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  • PRO
    YES Glazing Solutions
    6 years ago

    Hi Tani,

    We are an authorised Crittall dealer, and think nothing can quite compare to genuine Crittall, however we realise it does not suit everyone's budget. This is why we also offer an aluminium product that has the similar industrial style which is so sought after. Here are some sample pics:

    As you mentioned bifolds, sadly Crittall do not produce bifold doors, however you could look at adding a series of horizontal cosmetic bars to aluminium bifolds to give the familiar appearance...

    Lancashire is not really our neck of the woods, however please do get in touch with YES Glazing if you would like our further advice or you would like a quote.

    Comments (17)

    • Tani H-S
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      Bump ... any suppliers out there?
    • Mags D
      6 years ago
      Hi Tani, hope you don’t mind me following this post as I’m thinking the same thing. Come on someone! Help! x
    • Tani H-S
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      @ YES - thank you - that's good to know. Yes Crittall are gorgeous but we just can't afford that as we have to pretty much gut the whole entire house (plus new roof and loft renovations!) so we are limited on luxuries.

      Interesting to know about the cosmetic bars on the bi folds. I presume they are aluminium and not just adhesive lead into the glazing?
    • Tani H-S
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      @YES - ps love those bifolds! Can you give me a rough idea of cost to have a set of 3 like that with the cross bars please? Compared to standard bifolds without the bars?
    • PRO
      YES Glazing Solutions
      6 years ago

      Hi Tani,

      Rather like Crittall, our aluminium bifolding doors are specialist bespoke products aimed at the high-end of the industry. Depending on widths and heights, a set of our bifolds could cost in the region of 5-7k. possibly more, but you would need to get a full quote for accuracy.

      The horizontal bars can be purely cosmetic (i.e. just stuck on the glass) but to look more authentic, I would suggest proper spacer bars that run internally though the glazing cavity, which can add small but not insignificant costs, thus affecting budget considerations.

    • Tani H-S
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      Ah I thought the horizontal bars would be part of the actual door frame. Definately wouldn't want stick on bars
      Thank you for the advice.
    • PRO
      Anglian Home Improvements
      6 years ago
      last modified: 6 years ago

      Hi Tani,

      We're here to help to help :)

      What do you think of this ?

      This is our jet black aluminum bifold doors!

      We have a range of Aluminum products which will sure give you that Industrial look.

      Take a Look here: Doors / Windows

      (We are a National Company so Lancashire is no problem)

    • Mags D
      6 years ago
      Hi Tani. Just saw this ad in a house magazine and thought of you
    • Mags D
      6 years ago
      (If you click on it it's an ad for Fabco) x
    • Tani H-S
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      @handev ah, I wondered where it was from, thank you
    • PRO
      Prime Living
      6 years ago

      Hi Tani,

      If you search online for Heritage 47 windows & doors you should be able to find a supplier that covers your area.

    • Tani H-S
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      @prime living - is that the name of a company sorry, or a particular brand? I've googled it but it doesn't come up with a company as such.

      Still having no luck finding any local suppliers.
      We are going to the Manchester build it show soon so hoping there might be one there
    • PRO
      Prime Living
      6 years ago

      Hi Tani,

      Heritage 47 is a particular brand/specification. I can't attach the brochure I was given by my own local supplier (in West Sussex). The brochure is from Everglade Windows, who are London based (I think, from phone number), but I assume they will be able to quote you direct or put you in touch with a local distributor? www.evergladetrade.co.uk

    • Tani H-S
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      Ah ok, many thanks. Will ask them then
    • PRO
      YES Glazing Solutions
      6 years ago

      The Heritage aluminium system is from Smart Systems. You can download a brochure here Tani:
      http://www.smartsystems.co.uk/download/file/127/21215/brochurealitherm-heritageims250ahb201706pdf

    • PRO
      Skyglaze Ltd
      6 years ago
      Some heritage projects lots more on www.Skyglaze.co.uk
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