Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Aluminium Heritage Doors

1. What are aluminium heritage doors, and what features do they offer? Aluminium heritage doors combine classic aesthetics with modern features. They are offered in both single and double door configurations and can be customized to open either inward or outward to suit your preferences.
2. Should my door open inwards or outwards? Find out here.
3. What colours can I choose from? Black, White, Anthracite Grey heritage doors as well as any bespoke RAL that you require, please email us on hello@tradesuperstoreonline.co.uk and we can provide a custom quote.
4. What aluminium profile are used for the production of heritage doors purchased by Trade Superstore Online? We sell heritage doors manufactured using SMART aluminium profile.
5. How do Heritage doors complement Heritage windows? Our SMART aluminium heritage doors are designed to complement our Heritage windows, ensuring a harmonious appearance for your property's historical or heritage-style architecture.
6. What distinguishes these doors in terms of design? These doors feature sleek, narrow sightlines thanks to thermally broken polyamide aluminium profiles, replicating the look of W20 steel doors while offering enhanced energy efficiency.
7. Are these doors energy-efficient and compliant with building regulations? Yes, our aluminium heritage doors offer exceptional thermal efficiency, meeting current building regulations with excellent U-values. This ensures energy savings and compliance.
8. How secure are Heritage doors? These doors are equipped with multi-point locking mechanisms, including a latch and deadbolt, providing enhanced security for your peace of mind.
9. Can I customize the appearance of these doors to match my property's style? Yes, these doors are highly customizable. You can choose from various finishes, hardware options, and configurations to ensure they complement your property's architectural style.
10. What are the options for glazing and door panels? You can choose between 24mm double glazed argon gas-filled sealed units or aluminium-clad composite door panels to meet your specific needs and preferences.
11. What is the threshold option for these doors? These doors come with a standard threshold (33mm) suitable for use on the ground floor up to the second floor. It is fully weather-rated for durability. Please note that low thresholds are not available for heritage doors, our heritage doors already come with a very low threshold (33mm).
12. What types of handles are available for these doors? Our Heritage aluminium doors come with standard lever-lever handles, which are functional and have been an industry standard for many years.
13. Can I add transom and mullion bars to the doors and astragal bars to the windows for a customized look? Yes, you have the flexibility to add as many transom and mullion bars vertically and horizontally on doors and astragal bars on side and standard windows to achieve your desired design.
14. How wide are the bars on the Heritage French doors? The transom bars on our Heritage French doors have a width of 41mm, which contributes to their classic and visually appealing design.
15. What is the width of the bars on the side and standard Heritage windows that complement these doors? The windows that are designed to complement our Heritage French doors can come with astragal bars of three different widths: 18mm, 24mm, or 41mm. This allows you to choose the bar width that best suits your design preferences.
16. What cill options are available for Heritage French doors? We offer several cill options for Heritage French doors, providing flexibility in installation and design. You can choose from the following cill widths: 150mm, 190mm and 225mm. These options enable you to select the cill size that works best for your specific needs and architectural requirements.
17. How are these heritage doors packaged? Our heritage doors come pre-hung and pre-glazed with all hardware fully installed, ensuring a speedy and effortless installation process.
18. Can these doors be used for domestic or light commercial applications? Yes, our Heritage aluminium doors are versatile and can be specified for both domestic and light commercial applications, providing flexibility in usage.
19. Can these doors be used for both new construction and renovation projects, including listed buildings? Yes, these doors are suitable for both new construction and renovation projects, including listed buildings, thanks to their classic appearance and modern benefits.

For more detailed information about our aluminium heritage doors or to discuss specific customization options, please feel free to contact our experts or refer to our product documentation.