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<p>Aluminium has become the go-to choice for architects designing window frames in new houses. With their chic battleship greys or subtle charcoal colour, aluminium frames have come a long way since the 1980s.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, chic black or subtle charcoal aluminium frames are the architect’s choice when it comes to modern new-build developments, where their sleek, slim lines help create stylish exterior facades.</p><p><br></p><p>Due to the strength of this metallic element, less of it is needed in the frame to hold in the glass and hardware. Aluminium is inherently strong, meaning you can fit in really big windows and doors without the need for bulky frame support. This maximises the glass area, which gives you the best possible aspect.</p><p><br></p><p>Aluminium windows keep the look you prefer while giving you all the benefits of modern windows</p><p>Developments in thermal technology mean that <a href="https://www.flt-doors.com/aluminum-door" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>aluminium doors design</strong></a> are among the best-insulated on the market, owing to thermal breaks. Whereas uPVC and timber can expand and contract when the ambient temperature changes, aluminium is highly stable – there’s no expansion or contraction that would make doors difficult to open or close.</p><p><br></p><p>Practically maintenance-free, aluminium doors are strong, durable and highly corrosion-resistant. Unlike timber, they don’t need painting or staining to keep them weather-proof, and they won’t rust or corrode. They will also never rot, peel or flake.</p><p><br></p><p>Older properties often have steel-framed windows and <a href="https://www.flt-doors.com/products" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>custom doors</strong></a>. These materials don’t perform as well as aluminium when it comes to heat loss, although you may like their aesthetics. Aluminium windows make the perfect replacement, keeping the look you prefer while giving you all the benefits of modern windows.</p><p><br></p><p>Even better, aluminium frames are generally cheaper than timber, saving you money at the outset and in the long run.</p><p><br></p><p>Practically maintenance-free, aluminium doors and windows are strong, durable and highly corrosion-resistant. Unlike timber, they don't need painting or staining to keep them weather-proof, and they won't rust or corrode. They will also never rot, peel or flake.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Now, the above is true for most aluminium windows and custom doordoors. So what’s the difference?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The aluminium profile is insulated with a polyamide core, designed specifically to prevent heat transfer through the frame.</p><p>A 20mm argon-filled gap within the double glazing, combined with a double-rebated design and double draft-resistant seals, minimises heat loss and keeps more noise out.</p><p>Low E internal glass reflects heat back into the room, minimising energy loss.</p><p>TPE seals help improve weather resistance as the seals have no “memory” and therefore always return to their natural position.</p><p>Corrosion-proof frames exceed British Standards for weather performance.</p><p>A multi-point stainless-steel locking system, lockable ventilation and internal glazing beads for improved security also exceed British Standards for windows.</p><p>Low-iron outer glass pane improves window clarity.</p><p>What’s more, it is far less tolerant about gaps than other suppliers, which means its windows need less sealant and filler around the frame. <a href="https://www.flt-doors.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fulitong</strong></a> is also unique in that it uses an aluminium trim around the window edge for a neater finish on all but white-finish products.</p><p><br></p><p>And if the environment is a concern to you, aluminium is 100 per cent recyclable without loss of quality. This means that when your windows eventually need replacing, frames can be melted down and refabricated into something new. So you can rest assured that if you do decide to replace them, they can be recycled again and again.</p><p><br></p>
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