Call Us Now: 0203 00 22 088 Home About Us Why Aluminium? Products Contact Get a Quote BIFOLDS, SECURITY DOCUMENT Q – WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR BIFOLDS? Document Q is the latest addition to Building Regulations. It means that there are now recognized security standards for doors and windows in all new homes. The new standards require all doors and windows to be made to a design that has been shown, by test, to meet the security requirements of PAS24:2012. The first thing to make clear is Document Q mainly applies to new dwellings, so replacement doors and those being Installed into a domestic extension are not required to have the upgraded security standards. There is a good argument to say that all BiFolds should include the upgrades to ensure they meet Document Q. But until there is a level playing field where all BiFolds are required to meet the standard then it is important that when requesting quotes for BiFolds that you clarify if Document Q is required. Read more MARCH 24, 2017/BY AMY ALUMINIUM DOORS, ALUMINIUM WINDOWS ESSENTIAL INSTALLATION TOOLS FOR BI-FOLD DOORS No matter what type of building task, having the correct tools makes the job easier. Whether Installing Aluminium Bi-Folds or Windows there are a handful of tools that although relatively cheap you just cannot do without. Read more MARCH 20, 2017/BY AMY ALUMINIUM WINDOWS MARKETING WHAT COULD HELP YOU SELL MORE ALUMINIUM BI-FOLDS & WINDOWS? Persuading customers to choose your quote from the competitions is hard enough at the best of times. But in a crowded market to have any chance of winning jobs, small to medium glaziers and builders must show some credibility and competence in relation to the products and services they offer. Customers are looking for signs that you and your business are serious in what you are doing. Undoubtedly they will want to see information about the products you may sell to them. Read more FEBRUARY 8, 2017/BY AMY ALUMINIUM DOORS BIFOLD MASTER DOOR ADJUSTMENT TIPS Bifold doors are designed to operate optimally within a very tight tolerance, making it vital that they are installed perfectly level, plumb, and square. However, the reality is that in the world of construction, perfection is rarely achievable. So when things are slightly out of level or alignment, what adjustments can be made to ensure that the Bifolds work as they are supposed to? Read more FEBRUARY 2, 2017/BY AMY ALUMINIUM DOORS STRAP OR THROUGH FIX – HOW DO YOU FIT YOUR BIFOLD DOORS? Most Bifolds sold today seem to end up in new ground floor home extensions, usually Installed before any internal plastering has been started. When internal reveals aren’t plastered Installers have a choice to use a traditional through-fix method or the strap-fix method for securing the outer frame. Regardless of which method you employ, it’s essential that you have a solid, well packed outer frame to securely hold the weight of multiple glazed panels. Read more FEBRUARY 2, 2017/BY AMY ALUMINIUM DOORS MEASURING BIFOLD DOORS TO ELIMINATE MIS-MEASURES It might sound like a quick and easy task but, in reality, correctly measuring for Bifold doors can be a challenge. And getting it wrong can be heart-breaking and costly! In fact there’s probably not an Installer or Surveyor around that hasn’t mismeasured a window or Bifold at some point. In the history of thresholds, it’s fair to say that no product has come under more scrutiny than the Bifold door threshold. Perhaps it’s the fault of the industry for promoting all those sexy images of the seamless step from inside to outside that has lead customers to become fixated on this hitherto unnoticed detail! (Just think back to the old PVCu entrance doors where you almost had to take a run up to get over the threshold!) Read more JANUARY 31, 2017/BY AMY RECENT POSTS Document Q – What does it mean for Bifolds? Essential Installation Tools For Bi-Fold Doors What could help you sell more Aluminium Bi-Folds & Windows? Bifold Master Door Adjustment Tips Strap or Through Fix – How do you fit your BiFold Doors? CATEGORIES Aluminium doors Aluminium Windows Aluminium Windows Marketing Bifolds Security OUR PRODUCTS Aluminium Windows Bifold Doors Sliding Patio Doors CONTACT US Bays 9 & 10 Unit B4 Heywood Distribution Park Heywood Lancashire OL10 2TS 0800-877-0019 info@aluminiumwindows.co.uk LUXAL Luxal is the UK’s leading trade-only supplier of luxury aluminium windows and doors. VISIT US P14 Parklands Heywood Distribution Park Heywood Lancashire OL10 2TT Telephone 0203 00 22 088 OPENING HOURS Mon-Fri: 9am - 5.30pm Sat: Call For Appointment Sun: closed PRODUCTS Aluminium Windows Bifold Doors Sliding Patio Doors © Copyright 2021 Luxal Registered Address: P14, Parklands, Heywood Distribution Park, Heywood, Lancs, OL10 2TT Registered Number: 3492568 VAT Number: 674682201 - powered by Enfold WordPress Theme Cookie Policy Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy This site uses cookies: Find out more. Okay, thanks