Crittal Style Aluminium sliding or folding doors

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

We are looking for Patio doors for a new kitchen extension. We love the 'crittall' style where each panel has horizontal glazing bars, but we would like aluminium sliding or folding doors to open the space up. Although I find lots of pics (see attached example) it seems impossible to source in the UK. Any suggestions?

Featured Answer

PRO

Angell Welding & Fabrications

6 years ago

Hi,

This is something we maybe able to help you with. If you can send me the full dimensions via email and any more information I am able to give you a quote.

info@angellwelding.co.uk

I've attached below a recent steel door internal partition wall we fabricated and installed. We are happy to supply with or without glass.

Many thanks,

Elliot

Steel internal window · More Info

Steel window · More Info

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (186)

PRO
YES Glazing Solutions
3 years ago
@HU-417538530

KJA Services (https://www.kjaservices.co.uk/) are a genuine Crittall Specialist Partner for Northwest England, or you can visit the Crittall website contact page and enter your postcode to find the nearest supplier to you.
PRO
YES Glazing Solutions
3 years ago
@SAMI

YES Glazing Solutions cover the South East (including Surrey) and are based in Westerham, Kent. We are a genuine Crittall Specialist Partner as well as offering various aluminium systems suitable for internal use, depending on budget and preference/suitability.
Related Discussions
"Crittall style" aluminum doors
Q
Comments (4)
Hi Antonia I would be happy to provide you with Steel and glass options using the W20 profiles that is similar to Crittall. asltd16@outlook.com Dont recommend aluminium options. look forward to creating something stunning for you thanks Alice
...See More
Bungalow Extension - Aluminium Bi-folds or Steel framed windows/door?
Q
Comments (9)
Hi Jonathan, A nice big span like that will really open up the extension to the outdoor space and will look amazing. Crittall will provide the style and class, and with the wide span I would look at putting maybe three sets of double doors seperated by frames so on a nice day you can open all three sets of doors and get a real link to the outside. They'll be quick and easy to shut and you can adopt just the one double door as your frequent use door if the weather is unkind. See our website for more information on Crittall Doors and Windows and download the brochures. The example photo shows two sets of double doors in frames over a six meter span. Note: One more thing to consider is the lead time - Crittall has a lead time of 16-20 weeks, so if you do plan on installing Crittall, get the order in within plenty of time. Bifolding doors do not need to look so modern and (dare I say) a bit sterile - horizontal glazing bars can provide the contemporary look if you are after the Crittall style. The big advantage of bifolds is you can get a clear 95% width opening, so in good weather, you really are at one with the outdoors. You should either look to fit an odd number of doors all folding to one side so you can have one frequent use "traffic" door, or an even number of doors split in the middle so you can have two traffic doors in the middle that act like standard patio doors. (With big span like your plans show, I'd go for the latter.) To carry off the industrial look, you would need to get bifold doors with very fine sightlines, such as Sunflex SF55, with proper horizontal glazing bars (not superficial stick on bars). See the bifolding doors available on our website. If budget is a concern (big extension projects can quickly run away with costs) then you may wish to consider something like the "Heritage Aluminium" range, which matches the contemporary style of steel windows, but comes at an aluminium price. Perhaps not quite as prestige or exquisite as steel, but a very popular product with some good advantages. The YES Glazing Solutions staff will be happy advise and assist, and we can provide a no obligation quote after a few simple questions on the telephone. I wish you the very best with what will undoubtedly be a fabulous project Jonathan.
...See More
Help choosing patio door styles
Q
Comments (4)
This is likely to be our forever house so we want to get it right and something that will stand the test of time. I was thinking sliding for the big opening but then struggling for the others. I like the idea of opening it all up in the family room but not sure how often we’d really do that and we will likely have a step down to the patio too so been wondering about French. The smaller doors on the side are tricky as table will be slightly in front of them so not a door to use often so again thinking French or maybe bifold as 2 will only be 2 panels but conscious of impact on the patio of two lots of doors opening on to it. So hard to know! Also the look of lots of different door styles
...See More
Looking for some advice please... black Crittall style sliding doors
Q
Comments (7)
Hi Tracey, Why not look at getting the Crittall doors in white to match the bifolds? I haven't got a close up photo of the Crittall system in white but I have a photo of a similar aluminium system in white which may be give you an idea of it being a suitable match to your white bifolds... The black can look a little stark against other white doors or windows but the style is such a great look it is well worth exploring the possibilities. I hope this helps, and if you want to get a quote from YES Glazing Solutions please get in touch :-)
...See More
Melissa Gandhi
3 years ago
Looking for suppliers of crittall style bifolds in London/SE. Can you recommend anyone?
PRO
IDSystems
3 years ago
Hi Melissa,

We can assist with that. We are based in Norwich but cover the UK for installations.

If you can email us to info@idsystems.co.uk we'll get a quote prepped for you.

There is more information about our Heritage doors here - https://idsystems.co.uk/blog/heritage-doors-on-trend/
PRO
Pro Construction London Ltd
3 years ago
Hi,

We work directly with a specialist Steel frame Crittal style company from Poland. Their product is of great quality and we used them on many of our projects. If you would like more details please do let me know. Kind Regards
PRO
Pro Construction London Ltd
3 years ago
This is not advertising, im suggesting that i can recommend a company that can do these doors and they are very competitive. This is advise not advertising.
E D
3 years ago
It’s advice, but it’s not. 😉
Kathryn Coutts
3 years ago
Hi, I'm looking for a company who will supply to Edinburgh. I'm looking for crittall style French patio external doors please. Our builder was going to help us source them but has let us down and now hasn't turned up to do the work. Thanks in advance for any help, Kathryn
PRO
Pro Construction London Ltd
3 years ago
You can try Art Steel windows.
PRO
ALUMINIUM TRADE SUPPLY
3 years ago
You can also try Mitchells Glass or Dalziel Home Design they should be able to help you.
dawney8h
3 years ago
Hi There,

We have friends that live in Sterling and have suggested:

https://colinssashwindows.co.uk/french-doors/heritage-aluminium-doors/

https://www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk/patio-doors/french-patio-doors/climadoor-black-heritage-style-aluminium-french-doors/1500mm-black-heritage-aluminium-french-doors?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyZbtx4P27wIVBbLVCh2A4QmxEAQYAiABEgIEpfD_BwE
JesmondDene
3 years ago
Advice appreciated please.

Can internal crittal style doors be fitted as fire doors? ( with appropriate glass)

Are they suitable to be used with a pocket door system ( false wall already in place).

Thanks
PRO
ALUMINIUM TRADE SUPPLY
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
only if they're certified fire-rated products made of the right materials (aluminium has no fire rating so it'll have to be steel or steel-clad) There's some general information to help you

https://www.aluminiumtradesupply.co.uk/steel-replacement-windows-doors/fire-rated/
Kathryn Coutts
3 years ago
Thank you so much for all the recommendations! Really helpful! Kathryn
PRO
Pro Construction London Ltd
3 years ago
Anything is possible yes, but you will need a specialist company especially with pocket doors systems.

My advise is also to appoint a Building Regulations Inspector who would approve the proposed spec and the doors before they have been manufactured and sign it off for you.

To avoid complications, better use an experienced building contractor who can manage the process for you. The crittall doors are always made of steel which is fire rated, and they will need to be manufactured with fire resistant glass and fire/smoke seals. The Pocket system also needs to be fire resistant e.g. the sliding mechanism and the pocket stud construction etc.

It will be very costly exercise though and you need to make sure it will be done properly.
JesmondDene
3 years ago
Thank you so much for taking time to respond. We’ve completed a full house renovation with pocket fire doors put in in place. They were intended to be only closed fully at night as they are to protect a staircase exit from 4 floors. However, now that we are using the space we close the doors them much more than we thought.

We priced glass fire doors ( not crittal) at the time and these were quite a stretch on top of everything else - but now that this is all complete and have realised how much we use the doors we may go back and upgrade.

Thanks again, so helpful to know we can
Nicola Rose
3 years ago
We are about to start works and am looking for either Bifold Crittal looking doors or the traditional open out doors for the back entrance to our kitchen. We are based in Kent any suggestions pls.
kully_tamana
3 years ago
Hi there, I’m looking for quotes for crittal doors reputable installers I’m based in Hillingdon north west london not far from Heathrow. Thanks
Jacquie Joseph
3 years ago
Hi Looking for bi fold crittal aluminium bi-fold for Worthing and Brighton area. Do you know any suppliers and fitters? Thanks
PRO
ALUMINIUM TRADE SUPPLY
3 years ago
Newlite Home Improvements (excellent reviews), YES Glazing, Sussex Glazing Services should all be able to help you.
x1lol
3 years ago
@Nicola Rose

@Jacquie Joseph

@kully_tamana

We would be happy to provide a quote and can do so based on rough measurements and design.

Direct Glazing Contracts

email - watermandirect@aol.com

or message here and I can give you a call. We are specialists in internal and external Crittal look aluminium.
x1lol
3 years ago
@Nicola Rose

@Jacquie Joseph

@kully_tamana

We would be happy to provide a quote and can do so based on rough measurements and design.

Direct Glazing Contracts

email - watermandirect@aol.com

or message here and I can give you a call. We are specialists in internal and external Crittal look aluminium.
Ann
2 years ago
Any recommendations please for Crittal style doors in Ireland, ideally close to Dublin? Many thanks.
Kerrie-Anne Kerrigan
2 years ago
Also need recommendations for these doors for Dublin
Deirdre Coughlan
2 years ago
TDS in Ballycoolin Dublin do them. 6/7 week lead time.
danielaferreira
2 years ago
Hi anyone who would recommend a company that supplies windows and doors this style to a building in the the northwest (caldy)?
PRO
ALUMINIUM TRADE SUPPLY
2 years ago
Hello. Haus Glass, John Knight Glass
Lou Valdini
2 years ago

Supplied by Marlin Windows in Keighley. Heritage aluminium. I went for French doors and surrounds instead of bi-fold. Judge for yourself what they look like. The quality is excellent. I would advise you use their recommended installers [Dayton Windows] who really know their stuff.
Claire Nicholson
2 years ago
We used Fabco and would highly recommend (excuse the unfinished kitchen- this was taken just as they were fitting it)
PRO
Immaculate Home Improvements
2 years ago
Try Duration Windows https://www.duration.co.uk/heritage-bifold-door.asp
EMMA CHIPPERFIELD
2 years ago
Any recommendations for a company in London/ East preferrably so i can visit.
Fiona Cook
2 years ago
Any recommendations for a company in Buckinghamshire/South Oxford for external crittal style aluminum
Lou Valdini
2 years ago
I wouldn't worry about the company being local. I used Marlin in Keighley and their fitters had appointments as far afield as London and Newcastle. They use only one company who know all there is to know about these doors and windows. My builder tried to use his own fitter and Marlin's guys had to come and re-fit them [perfectly]. Everyone who has seen my doors loves them.
mayfair321
2 years ago
@Lou Valdini Marlin have quoted for me but have advised I would need to find my own fensa fitter. I am in Kent. Do they definitely have their own fitters as i would rather have the same company to supply and fit?
PRO
ALUMINIUM TRADE SUPPLY
2 years ago
Good Morning @mayfair321 drop me a message and I can help you on this with a fitter in Kent or the same company to supply and fit. Kind regards Nick
Lou Valdini
2 years ago
Hi @mayfair321

Marlin don't employ fitters but recommend Dayton Windows and Doors, whose fitters used to work for Marlin. Contact Ryan on 07902 449655.
mayfair321
2 years ago
@Lou Valdini - thank you!
x1lol
2 years ago
@mayfair321 we are based in essex and can supply a quote for any crittal style aluminium youre looking for. we use the heritage system mentioned above. We have our own fitters who hve worked fornus for a combined 40 years.

feel free to email

watermandirect@aol.com

or

call 07958 752399

DIRECT GLAZING CONTRACTS
PRO
IDSystems
2 years ago
Good morning @mayfair321, We would always recommend that you use a company that employs its own installers, in our experience it prevents issues in the long run. We cover the entire UK from our base in Norfolk so would be more than happy to provide you with a quotation for supply and fit for heritage style French doors, bifold doors, sliding doors or internal systems.
Claire Nicholson
2 years ago
Is it part of a build? If so, you don’t need a FENSA fitter- it would be signed off under building regs certificate, so your builder etc could fit if capable.

We used Fabco and our builder installed and it is all covered by building regs.
Fiona Pitt
2 years ago
Any suggestions for supply & fit of crittal style aluminium patio doors in Birmingham?
PRO
ALUMINIUM TRADE SUPPLY
2 years ago
Drop me a message Fiona and will try to help with a few supplier suggestions
Fiona Pitt
2 years ago
Any suggestions for supply & fit of crittal style aluminum patio doors in Birmingham?
Sarah U-S
2 years ago
Fiona - I’ve been looking into replacing some doors with Crittal style and have contacted loads of suppliers and companies. The one that I’ve been most impressed with is the company mentioned above by Lou Valdini - Merlin Windows in Yorkshire. (I’m in the East Midlands). They gave me a competitive quote really quickly and then I got a quote from the fitter mentioned. (They fit across the UK and they link in with Merlin to ensure timings etc). It’s likely that we will go ahead in the next few months. (Just need to convince husband as he prefers chunky timber 😂)
PRO
We Build It
last year
You could pair these black metal doors with some from https://minimasliding.co.uk/ to open up your entire home to natural light. They even open up at the corners. Its pretty cool. I do love the Crittall style doors too though, nice touch and contemporary!
PRO
Bespoke Glazing Design
last year
We are able to help: www.bespokeglazingdesign.co.uk
PRO
ALUMINIUM TRADE SUPPLY
last year
This is now quite an old thread and in 2022, there are some superb new products available that meet many of the requirements mentioned here. Happy to help with product advice and suppliers if you'd like to get in touch.

Nick
Rita Gresty
last year
Hi we are looking to fit Crittal style folding doors on a kitchen extension. At architect stage as our cottage is grade II listed. We have a competent builder specialising in heritage buildings who could fit. Any advice would be much appreciated please. We’re in St Albans Herts
PRO
ALUMINIUM TRADE SUPPLY
last year
last modified: last year
Hi Rita, drop me a message, and I can give you some supplier suggestions near you and some suitable products to consider. You said you have the builder who could fit these, so I can put you in touch directly with the manufacturers.

Kind regards

Nick
x1lol
last year
@Rita Gresty

We would be happy to supply a quote. we are based in Essex. Direct Glazing Contracts.

if you scroll up I have put some pictures of a few of our installations on previously.

You can email watermandirect@aol.com or call 01708 250044

Thanks

Crittal Style Aluminium sliding or folding doors

Comments (186)

Related Discussions

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US