Replacing your front door is one of the easiest ways to revamp the appearance of your home. Aside from budget, the other biggest considerations are aesthetics, performance and security.
Thanks to modern methods of manufacturing, not only have aluminium doors become more affordable but they are now even more secure and thermally efficient than ever before.
What is more, they offer a great return on investment due to their longevity compared to other materials and the cost savings in terms of their thermal efficiency. They are also considered a premium high-end and desirable product that can increase the kerb appeal of your property. For these reasons, aluminium and steel doors are trending in the UK. And there has never been a better time to reap the benefits of replacing your front door.
Why Choose an Aluminium or Steel Entrance Door?
Aluminium and steel are lightweight but also very strong materials, offering the best strength-to-weight ratio compared to other doors on the market. Due to their abundant availability and excellent recyclability, aluminium and steel entrance doors offer a sustainable solution for the environmentally conscious. Their energy efficiency also contributes to their sustainability, helping homes to conserve the energy needed to stay warm in winter and cool in summer.
There is now a much wider choice in terms of colours, styles and finishes available with steel and aluminium doors, so homeowners can design their perfect door to suit their exact requirements in terms of aesthetics and budget.
Where Can I Buy an Aluminium or Steel Entrance Door?
Identifying the homeowner’s desire to coordinate their front door with other fixtures on their property, JDUK Door Systems offer a range of aluminium and steel entrance doors. Creo, Deco and Nova are produced by innovative Polish manufacturer, Wisniowski, and cater for all homeowner requirements and budgets. These stunning doors provide security, safety and warmth for many years to come.
Here’s the three contemporary entrance door collections that offer unlimited design options to perfectly complement your home.
High End Luxury from Creo
Creo is a high-end, luxury, 77mm thick aluminium door with double-sided flush panel. The entire face of the door leaf, both inside and out, is covered with premium-quality aluminium sheets. The surface of the leaf is aligned with the surface of the frame, giving a flush, consistent, elegant surface on both sides.
Features and Benefits of the Creo Includes:
- 45 designs.
- Side & top lights available.
- Certified anti-burglary lock cylinder with emergency function, five keys and two service keys as standard. Option of lock cylinders in black.
- DuoSecure automatic three-point lock as standard. (Electric locks available as an option).
- U-value of just 0.6 W/m2K.
- 1400 x 2500 mm door with solid panel.
- Sound reduction rating Rw 36dB.
- Four-chamber aluminium frames with a thermal break.
- Stainless steel pull handles and kicker plate.
A Solution to Suit Your Needs with Deco
Deco is an aluminium door with insert panel and comes in 3 models; Deco Plus, Deco Basis and Deco light, based on aluminium profiles of different thickness, to offer a solution to suit the individual needs of a property.
Features and Benefits of Deco Include:
- 18 door designs.
- Side & top lights available.
- Three-chamber aluminium frames with thermal break.
- DuoSecure automatic three-point lock without the day latch function as standard, electric locks available as an option.
- Certified anti-burglary lock cylinder with a set of 5 keys as standard.
- Surface hinges as standard, concealed hinges optional extra for the DECO Plus and DECO Basic.
- standard double-sided Tokyo handles available in 3 colours (other accessories options).
- Threshold with thermal break.
- Two-chamber safety glass.
Something for All Budgets with Nova
Nova has a three-chambered aluminium frame with a thermal break. The 78mm leaf comprises of steel sheet infilled with an extruded PU foam board, with a double chamber glass unit. Standard accessories include an automatic three-point lock, which ensures that the door resists water and wind. Nova is part of the Home Inclusive 2.0 colour range and is also available with wood effect film coatings.
Features and Benefits of Nova Include:
- Door leaf 78mm thick steel, with a thick rebate, infilled with a PU board and a laminated wood rail and stile.
- Aluminium opening frame made of three-chamber sections with a thermal break 77mm deep.
- Wide range of handles and pulls made of stainless-steel colour or in black colour.
- Standard lock cylinder with 3 keys in stainless steel colour, optionally in black.
- Anti-burglary bolts – 6 pieces as standard.
- Gasket in the leaf around the circumference and an additional one in the opening frame.
- In the leaf – double-chamber safety glass with black warm edges recessed in the leaf lining, in sidelights – double–chamber safety glass with a black warm edge.
- Colours – leaf made of galvanised and powder coated sheet in dedicated RAL colours (mat structure), also available in HI 2.0 and Décor colours, as well as wood effect film coatings.
With these 3 fantastic options from JDUK Door Systems, there’s really no need to look anywhere else for your new aluminium or steel front entrance door. Simply get in touch with one of our front door experts who will help you find the perfect door for you.
To request a brochure or for more information, please call 01924 472924, email sales@jdukltd.co.uk or visit www.jdukltd.co.uk/front-entrance-doors.
FAQs
Are aluminium entrance doors better than uPVC?
Aluminium entrance doors are a more durable and long-lasting alternative to uPVC entrance doors which is why they tend to be more expensive to purchase initially. However, they are a more cost-effective alternative in the long-run, providing excellent energy savings.
How much is an aluminium entrance door?
The price of an aluminium entrance door depends on a variety of factors including the design. Here at JDUK, we offer a wide range of aluminium and steel entrance doors guaranteed to suit any project. Why not give us a call today on 01924 472 924 and we’ll give you a fair and free, no obligation quotation.
What are the benefits of a steel or aluminium entrance door?
Aluminium and steel doors are strong and sturdy entrance solution, providing you with ultimate security. Steel and aluminium last for many years to come, requiring very little maintenance and can easily resist wear and tear.
Are steel doors harder to break into?
Yes. Steel doors are more secure than alternatives on the market, as steel is a much harder material to break through.