Understanding aluminium French door security | Choosing French doors for supply
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If you're purchasing French doors for your customers, paying careful attention to the type of material you choose is important, as this can impact the quality, reliability and durability of the doors.
Another key aspect to consider when supplying French doors is security, as no matter how good the doors look - if they're not robustly secure, they won't be fit for purpose.
This article highlights the importance of understanding French door security features when purchasing aluminium French doors to supply to customers. We explain the different Origin French Door security features, as well as the benefits of this type of door.
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Read the importance of choosing the best French door material to supply to your customers.
Read our guide to the benefits of choosing aluminium.
Find out more about Origin’s French door security features.
Find out how aluminium compares to other popular materials.
Read more about our French door options.
Why is the French door material you choose to supply important?
The material you choose for your French door matters for several different reasons. For starters, you might wish to choose a material, whether that be aluminium, UPVC or wood, that is in keeping with the rest of the property. As well as matching other doors, the material you pick might also need to fit in with the same style as the windows. For instance, if you have aluminium windows, it makes sense to stick to aluminium for your French door, patio door, sliding door, etc.
Your decision might also be based on choosing a door supplier that has a good reputation and is renowned for providing reliable, high-quality products.
Benefits of supplying aluminium French doors
If you're thinking about choosing aluminium French doors, you're making a great decision. Here's what you can benefit from:
Lightweight
Aluminium French doors are reassuringly lightweight, making them easy to open and close.
Durability
When purchasing any kind of door to supply, you'll want to specify one that offers the highest levels of durability possible for your customers. The good news is that aluminium is a very durable material, and you can expect to get years of use from aluminium French doors. Choose Origin and your doors also come with a guarantee of up to 20 years.
Resistant to rust and corrosion
Unlike some types of materials, aluminium isn't prone to rusting or corroding, so it will continue to remain in great condition for your customers for a long time, no matter what the outside elements throw at it. Additional cleaning may be required in certain areas.
Secure
Aluminium is tough and strong and makes for a very secure material - perfect if door security is high up on your customer’s agenda. Choose Origin and you can rest easy knowing the doors are PAS:24 2016 as well as Secured by Design compliant.
Insulation
Aluminium French doors offer excellent insulating properties, especially if you choose high-quality glass. Its weatherproofing seals and gaskets will also help keep the draughts at bay. Plus, thermal polyamide breaks have been added to Origin products to boost their thermal properties.
Enhanced kerb appeal
If you're looking for smart and attractive patio or French doors to supply to your customers, aluminium will certainly get the thumbs up from a passersby, giving a property lots of kerb appeal.
Low maintenance
An aluminium door is a fantastic choice if you're seeking a product to supply that is low maintenance. In particular, since Origin's aluminium has been powder coated, customers don't need to worry about having to keep painting it. It will require additional cleaning in coastal areas. More information can be found in our terms and conditions.
Environmentally friendly
Many customers want to make choices that are friendly towards the planet, so when you purchase an aluminium product, it's handy to tell your customers that aluminium can be fully recycled. Supplying environmentally friendly products can also help to boost your own reputation in the industry. Additionally, Origin are ISO 14001 accredited, so have a proven track record of having an ongoing improving environmental management system, so you can specify Origin on a ethical and moral front with confidence too.
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Origin French Door security features
French doors provided by Origin are made from robust, premium-grade aluminium and materials, making them a safe and secure choice. When you choose Origin French Doors to supply to your customers, you also get a number of other features and accessories that ensure security is of the highest order.
Our doors have been rigorously tested to ensure they're robustly safe, whatever property they're fitted in. They come with reassuring safety compliance and are Secured By Design accredited, meaning they get Police backed security.
Origin also offers its own robust door lock, which has been specifically designed with security (and weather resistance) in mind and comes with an impressive eight lock points. Sturdy linear bolts and security hooks add to the efficient and secure operation of the door locks, and bespoke hinges further enhance the security of the doors. Different barrel options are also available.
How do aluminium French doors compare to other materials?
See our table below to find out how aluminium compares to other popular materials:
Material | Weight | Pros | Cons | Style | Strength | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aluminium | Lightweight | Durable, secure | More expensive than most other options | Often modern, lots of choice | Very strong | Low |
Timber | Lighter than aluminium but not as strong | Looks attractive | Prone to warping | Often more traditional than aluminium, lots of choice | Strong | High |
Fiberglass | Higher than aluminium | Versatile, durable | High price | Varies, lots of choice | Very strong | Low |
Origin French door options
When you choose Origin French Doors, your customers have over 150 RAL colour options to pick from. As well as customisable colour choices, you can choose from a wide range of different handles. Origin's French doors are available either as standalone options or can have fixed flags either side. Width ranges vary from 800mm-2,400mm, and over 3,000mm tall.
Origin French Doors are available on the OB-49 and OB-72 systems. Both the OB-49 and OB-72 models have midrail options and can be specified to be opened inwards or outwards. Origin French Doors also boast slim sightlines, with 110mm for the OB-49 profile, and 154mm for the OB-72 aluminium profile.
View the OB-49 and OB-72 specification file here for more information.
The benefits of being a supplier of Origin’s aluminium French doors
At Origin, we manufacture our French doors and other products in Britain, so by choosing a UK-made product, you're contributing to the local economy and reducing your carbon footprint by reducing air miles associated with buying from abroad.
Because you're getting a British-made product, you can also expect quick lead times when choosing Origin, without any hiccups and delays to your project. Fully-trained staff will also provide the support you need, from start to finish, whether you're installing the product yourself or require aftercare services.
Origin's aluminium French doors are made from the highest quality, premium-grade materials, and come with a generous 20-year guarantee (depending on location) - so you'll be buying a product that is designed to last a very long time.
If you're looking for reliable, quality aluminium French doors to supply to your customers, speak to the experts at Origin.
