Which door?

Posted: 4th April 2024

As demand for aspirational home improvement products continues, Steve Cross, Director at Mercury, discusses two popular aluminium door options that are helping installers and builders capitalise on the trends.

“In recent times, there has been a notable shift in consumer preferences towards aspirational living. Homeowners are increasingly inclined towards maximising open-plan living areas with abundant natural light. A crucial component of this home vision is the choice of doors which is why there has been a surge in demand for aluminium bifold and sliding doors.

In selecting the ideal door for any project, numerous factors often come into play. These include personal preferences, space constraints, aesthetic considerations and functional requirements. Both door styles present distinctive advantages, so working with an established aluminium fabricator who can provide valuable insight and expertise to guide the decision-making process makes good business sense.

Here at Mercury, we keep our finger on the pulse when it comes to product trends to ensure our customers have the best-in-class products to take advantage of all market opportunities. As a specialist aluminium window and door fabricator, we offer our customers the reassurance that they are working with an expert business when it comes to manufacturing high-quality aluminium sliding and bifold doors.

Aluminium Sliding Doors

The simplicity of the design and the linear movement of the façade means that aluminium sliding patios deliver on the trend for light-filled apertures than any other door option.

The construction of aluminium sliding doors allows for wider glazed panels, up to 3000mm wide, and fewer vertical frames to break the view.

Aluminium sliding doors have long shaken off their dated 1960s association and remain a popular choice for all types of properties. It’s the combination of visual appeal and sheer practicality that is so appealing to homeowners and it’s a key selling point for installers and builders.

We manufacture the New Visoglide Plus Sliding Door which offers contemporary aesthetics and delivers on the trend for large glass areas. The door also delivers superb energy efficiency and thermal retention and achieves a U value of 1.4 W/m²K (1.0 centre pane) and 1.1 W/m²K (0.7 centre pane). The sliding door has a slim interlock option and is Kitemark and Security tested to PAS24:2022. Available as inline sliding or lift and slide options, the Visoglide Plus Sliding Door has quick-glaze beads for fast installation along with a co-extruded gasket sash. Available in a choice of standard and non-standard colours including dual colours and a unique range of textured finishes to complement all tastes.

Aluminium Bifold Doors

The Visofold 1000 Slimline Bifold door delivers the slimmest sightlines to make the glazed areas even larger. With a range of opening configurations to suit all applications, the easy to operate door system is capable of opening up an entire wall, yet presenting a contemporary, glazed façade when closed.

The thermal break technology delivers enhanced thermal performance and energy efficiency and the door is Kitemarked and security-tested to PAS 24 standard.

Available in a choice of standard and non-standard colours, including textured finishes, the Visofold 1000 Slimline Bifold door packs a punch in bifold door design.

Expert Manufacture

All our aluminium doors are manufactured at our two dedicated aluminium manufacturing centres in Gloucester. The multi-site operation includes state-of-the-art fabrication at every level, delivering a superior product finish that allows our customers to upsell with confidence. Every door is precision manufactured to order using top-quality components by our highly skilled internal teams and comes with a ten-year guarantee for the reassurance of unparalleled quality. And to support our customers further, we have made a sizable six-figure investment in automated machinery which helps us to offer a competitive turnaround from order and recruited several high-level appointments to our talented 60-strong team internal team.

Aluminium sliding and bifold doors are the practical solution to creating the living spaces that homeowners now seek. Installers who highlight the advantages and combine this with exceptional service are best placed to capitalise on the opportunities. And in Mercury you have a reliable aluminium door partner who can help you do just that.”

For more information visit www.mercuryglazing.co.uk