Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about our aluminium windows, doors, or services? You’re in the right place. We’ve answered some of the most common queries to help you better understand our products, process, and what to expect when working with us. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our team is always happy to help.

Our aluminium windows and doors are powder-coated to provide a high quality, durable finish that won’t fade or crack. White, black and anthracite grey are stock colours, but we can offer an extensive palette of colours and as well as a standard smooth finish, we have metallic and textured finishes.

We offer double glazed units as standard, and can also supply triple glazed units for even greater thermal or acoustic performance.

We understand the benefit of homeowners buying direct from a high-quality fabricator and are happy to work with self-builders, experienced DIYers and builders. We can work to your detailed plans in order to offer competitively priced, bespoke aluminium windows and doors for all types of residential homes, ready for you to install.

The majority of our products can achieve PAS 24 security compliant. PAS24:2022 is a British standard that ensures windows and doors meet specific requirements to resist common break-in methods and have been independently tested by a certified accreditation organisation for strength, locking security and resistance to forced entry. We are also approved members of Secure By Design.

Of course, it’s a personal choice. We manufacture and supply aluminium products because we believe the will enhance any property and add to the value of your property. Aluminium windows and doors are secure, durable and have superior thermal performance, yet are lightweight with sleek lines and come in a range of beautiful colours.

Contact us here, and we will be pleased to discuss your requirements and help you obtain an estimate.

Yes! We have invested in a stunning showroom to show off our products. You are very welcome to come along – just click here to book a convenient time to visit https://aplusaluminium.co.uk/#showroom

Contact us and we will be pleased to discuss your requirements and give you an idea of lead times. White, black and anthracite grey are stock colours and offer have shorter lead times.

Yes – we provide deliveries across the whole of the UK.

Yes, collection is available by prior arrangement with the team.

We do not offer installation as part of our services as a Trade Specialist manufacturer so you’ll never be competing with us under a different name! We can also put you in touch with one of our independent installation partners.

All of our products are bespoke manufactured to your needs to ensure a perfect fit to your individual project.

We have been manufacturing aluminium doors and windows for over 40 years. We operate from two manufacturing facilities. One based in Watford and our second site in near Bedford. These two sites extend our capacity and geographic footprint and allow us to continue to offer the best possible delivery service.

We request that we are provided with a window schedule to accompany architectural drawings, this allows us to ensure we’re quoting accurately. We can work to your detailed plans to assist on installation, specifications and thermal calculations.

Depending on location and size of project, we can arrange site visits by one of our installation partners to ensure you receive a product suitable for your project. Contact us to arrange a site visit.

Our guarantees can vary depending on the product in question, for more details contact us.

We offer a wide range of energy efficient products from our Modeal Range which focuses on slim sightlines whilst still reaching 1.4W/m2k, to our Soleal range capable of achieving 0.9W/2mk or lower with triple glazing.

Each project has it’s own specific requirements, and compliance with building regulations is the responsibility of the installer. All of our products can be configured to achieve the building regulations, in either new build or replacement.

Yes. We had dedicated customer service teams who will understand your requirements and provide technical information where required.

Yes, you can install aluminium windows if you live in a conservation area, but it’s a good idea to contact your local planning authority to find out what type and style of windows and doors are allowed and if you need to apply for planning permission. Usually, they need to match the original design, proportions and sightlines of the existing windows.

If they are maintained properly, aluminium doors and windows are expected to last for 40 – 50 years, compared with 25 years for PVCu.

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