The Truth Behind The Most Common Myths About Aluminium Doors

A growing number of homes are using aluminium doors, either for the back door leading to a garden, conservatory or veranda, but increasingly for front doors and around the house.

The main reasons why they are so popular are a mix of practical and aesthetic; the thin and lightweight yet highly secure and durable aluminium material is perfect for secure exterior doors, whilst the increased amount of glazing they enable allows for ideal daylighting potential.

Despite this, there are some myths, misconceptions and antiquated assumptions about aluminium that it is important to address. Here are three of the biggest, and what the truth really is about them.

Aluminium Frames Are Aesthetically Versatile

Aluminium as a construction material originated in more commercial and industrial builds, and because of this, early versions had a bit of an industrial aesthetic.

This is not true anymore for a few reasons, not least of which being that industrial design is massively popular these days in the wake of the rise of design movements such as shipping container homes.

Beyond the fact that industrial design is having a moment, aluminium is minimalist, sleek and available in a range of colours and finishes, many of which help to reduce any semblance of its industrial roots.

Aluminium Doors Provide Fantastic Insulation

In the past, aluminium doors were considered to lead to draughts and heat loss, but that was primarily a case of blaming the frame for what the window was causing.

Advances in double glazing mean that aluminium frames can sometimes be better for insulation than other options, particularly in the long term.

Aluminium Doors Are Highly Secure

Looks can be deceiving, particularly when it comes to glass and lightweight frames, but our frames and glass are strong, integral blinds can help to provide privacy and feature multi-point locking mechanisms which are rated up to EN 1627 Resistance Class 2.