Conservatories and Aluminium Doors in Caterham | Choosing the Right Material for your Installation

Our domestic and commercial door installation company proudly covers Caterham and the surrounding areas, supplying and installing high-quality double glazing. Our product range includes:

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Aluminium Windows
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UPVC Windows
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Bi-Fold Doors
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Composite Front Doors
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Conservatories
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Patio Doors
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French Doors
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Aluminium Doors
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New Fire Doors

The choices we have available can lead to indecision. What do you think your new windows and doors should be made of? Which glazing rating should you opt for?

Which style or colour of product will best suit your property?

Don’t panic! Future Windows is known for its high standards of customer service, partly because we provide expert advice at every opportunity to ensure all customers find the perfect product. This page addresses the question of which material you should choose for your upcoming installation.

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Aluminium Windows, UPVC Windows and Conservatories

Firstly, we look at the three products which have the largest surface areas of double glazing: aluminium windows, UPVC windows and conservatories, considering:

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Cost
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Aesthetics
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Durability
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Environmental Impact

If you require any additional assistance or guidance, please call us on 01293 774223. We will always be happy to help you with your queries.

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Cost

Customers seeking high-quality fixtures on a limited budget should consider UPVC windows as their first choice. While aluminium frames are worth every penny, they cost more to manufacture. The cost aspect is the main reason why you don’t see too many aluminium conservatories. The sheer amount of fixtures alone would soon elevate the cost beyond a reasonable and affordable level.

Homeowners on a budget should always opt for UPVC products.

Aesthetics

This is a challenging category to judge, primarily because aesthetic judgments are inherently subjective. While many of our customers believe aluminium windows have a more high-end look, UPVC windows have come a long way from their humble beginnings. Some of the more modern windows from Liniar will suit period properties in the Caterham area, as well as those that are a little more modern.

It will typically come down to your personal taste, but with a conservatory, you may be more limited in your choices.

Environmental Factors

When fitted with energy-rated double glazing, both aluminium and UPVC window frames are energy efficient. However, aluminium window frames do hold a slight edge in this category because they usually have better energy ratings, last for longer and can be recycled many times over should you ever want to replace them. The same applies to aluminium doors, including patio doors, double doors, and bi-folding doors made from aluminium.

Because UPVC has a polymer structure, it can also undergo recycling, but only up to around 10 times in total.

Durability

It’s worth considering two separate elements within this category: the toughness of aluminium and UPVC windows, their resistance to environmental factors and accidents, and how they perform when subjected to intentional force. While UPVC is strong and durable, aluminium window frames are the clear winner because they are made from the strongest material.

Customers should also consider incorporating double- or triple-glazed windows to ensure the protection of their property, as well as installing specialist fire-rated doors.

UPVC Doors, Aluminium Doors and Composite Front Doors

Your new windows wouldn’t look quite the same without a new set of doors to complement them. Because we have our own factory in Horley, our domestic and commercial door installation company can create aluminium entrance doors, bi-fold doors, French doors, terrace doors, composite front doors, and new fire doors to customer specifications. This means we have complete control over both quality and cost, and we never need to rely on middlemen.

Price

Just as aluminium windows are more expensive than their UPVC counterparts, so it is that aluminium doors and composite front doors are more expensive than UPVC doors. If you’re trying to keep costs to a minimum, UPVC is a great choice for both front and back doors, as well as bi-fold doors. The fact that aluminium can last longer still makes it competitive for those who insist upon it.

Again, UPVC is the best choice for conservatory installations too.

Aesthetics

Most homeowners we speak to prefer the aesthetics offered by composite doors over their UPVC counterparts. However, just like in the above category, this is largely subjective. Front doors, patio doors, French doors, and bi-folding doors have come a long way, making significant improvements to the kerb appeal of any property, especially when replacing timber doors.

Composite doors are customisable, so if you want to push the limits with the colour and style, they have a slight edge.

Durability

Here, composite front doors really run away with the plaudits. They are durable by design and, when paired with quality double glazing, you’ll be doing a great job of safeguarding your home from potential intruders. With steel reinforcement, foam cores and GRP framework, composites are far more durable than aluminium or UPVC front, patio and bi-fold doors.

For more information about products for your Caterham home, including windows, doors, and conservatories, call Future Windows.

Choose Our Team

For high-quality domestic and commercial door installations and new windows, look no further than our team. Whether you’re looking to install new fire doors at your place of business or a secure front door at your East Grinstead home, our team can do it all. We offer:

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Domestic and Commercial Doors and Windows
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Aluminium Window Frames
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UPVC Window Frames
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Triple-Glazed Windows
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Aluminium Entrance Doors
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Bi-folding Doors
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Composite Doors
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Double Doors
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Terrace Doors
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Fire-Rated Doors
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Conservatory Installations

Conservatories and Aluminium Doors in Caterham | Choosing the Right Material for your Installation

Aluminium Windows

UPVC Windows

Bi-Fold Doors

Patio Doors

Aluminium Doors

New Fire Doors

Aluminium Windows, UPVC Windows and Conservatories

Cost

Aesthetics

Durability

Environmental Impact

Cost

Aesthetics

Environmental Factors

Durability

UPVC Doors, Aluminium Doors and Composite Front Doors

Price

Aesthetics

Durability

Choose Our Team

Domestic and Commercial Doors and Windows

Aluminium Window Frames

UPVC Window Frames

Triple-Glazed Windows

Aluminium Entrance Doors

Bi-folding Doors

Composite Doors

Double Doors

Terrace Doors

Fire-Rated Doors

Conservatory Installations