Aluminium Heritage / Crittal style doors

NQManchester

Hi,
Can anyone recommend reasonably priced suppliers of the crittal style patio doors? 

We need 8ft by 8ft so looking for a company who can manufacture to specific sizes. Many thanks.

https://www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk/patio-doors/french-patio-doors/climadoor-black-heritage-style-aluminium-french-doors/2100mm-black-heritage-aluminium-french-doors?gclid=CjwKCAjwnPOEBhA0EiwA609ReXqZskU5pjJhOyt9SAg5_mjDIyV389i0DuS3nJyLjaeUAZ7yX9-RGxoCWxUQAvD_BwE

Rosa_Damascena

Is it black you are after? They are very trendy atm but not cheap. I have given up looking as I couldn't find anything in the right price range. This may need to wait until next year until I can afford to get what I want.

NQManchester

Yes probably black. I think I’ll admit defeat soon too! Thanks for responding 

Elmer_BeFuddled

NQManchester said:

Can anyone recommend reasonably priced suppliers of the crittal style patio doors? 

https://www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk/patio-doors/french-patio-doors/climadoor-black-heritage-style-aluminium-french-doors/2100mm-black-heritage-aluminium-french-doors?gclid=CjwKCAjwnPOEBhA0EiwA609ReXqZskU5pjJhOyt9SAg5_mjDIyV389i0DuS3nJyLjaeUAZ7yX9-RGxoCWxUQAvD_BwE

Those look great, worth saving up for. Unless of course you're doing up a 1940's/1950's pre-fab!!

Moss5

Why would anyone choose aluminium-framed windows/doors?

When I moved in to my present house, we had Crittal Steel windows in the bedrooms.

The previous owner had paid to double-glaze the Crittal Steel windows, but the steel frame produced a puddle on each window sill.

The Lounge had an aluminium patio door. It produced a puddle to soak into the carpet.

The dining room had an aluminium-framed window with a thermal-break in resin.

It produced a puddle on the window sill. The resin conducted the cold outside, just like the aluminium.

I replaced all of this metal with UPVC.

I have not seen a puddle since.
Spell check converts cill to sill.

Doozergirl

Moss5 said:

Why would anyone choose aluminium-framed windows/doors?

When I moved in to my present house, we had Crittal Steel windows in the bedrooms.

The previous owner had paid to double-glaze the Crittal Steel windows, but the steel frame produced a puddle on each window sill.

The Lounge had an aluminium patio door. It produced a puddle to soak into the carpet.

The dining room had an aluminium-framed window with a thermal-break in resin.

It produced a puddle on the window sill. The resin conducted the cold outside, just like the aluminium.

I replaced all of this metal with UPVC.

I have not seen a puddle since.
Spell check converts cill to sill.

We've moved on a bit since those were installed!  Or specially, the building regulations have.  All frames need thermal breaks. 

Moss5

And do they work?

kdotdotdotdot

Really hoping someone can source a more affordable crittal-style supplier.  Also want to get something crittal-ish but defeated by pricing.

greenface2

If you're Manchester like the name try vale windows in stockport . Thery supply but unsure if they buy in . John Knight do by me (Wirral) do . https://www.johnknightglass.co.uk/doors/ I think they look nice in the right property . I haven't fitted any for about 5 years . No one has asked . They've improved all alli products . 

Mutton_Geoff

I've had quotes from the following companies and ended up buying a load of steel framed windows from the last one below. Very happy with price and quality.

https://theheritagewindowcompany.co.uk/

https://www.cotswold-casements.co.uk/

https://www.mikehonourwindows.co.uk/

NQManchester

Thank you all for your replies