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Independent glazing journal · Hertfordshire

Straight-talking guides to aluminium windows & doors

No brochures, no jargon. Practical, technical writing on Schüco and aluminium bifold, sliding and entrance doors, windows and glazing — for people planning real projects in Hertfordshire and North London.

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Schüco ASE 60 Sliding Doors: A Complete Guide

The Schüco ASE 60 is the system most Hertfordshire homeowners end up looking at once they decide a wall of glass is the goal rather than a folding stack.…

Sliding Doors

Schüco ASE 80 vs ASE 60: Which Sliding System Is Right?

Once you know you want Schüco sliding doors, the real question is ASE 60 or ASE 80. They look similar in a brochure and behave very differently in a…

Bifold Doors

Schüco Bifold Doors Explained: Aluminium Folding Systems

Schüco bifold doors are the folding aluminium walls that concertina back to open up an entire rear elevation. They have become the default for extensions…

Bifold Doors

Aluminium Bifold Doors: A Buyer's Guide

Aluminium is the material of choice for folding doors because it is strong enough to carry big glass on slim frames. But 'aluminium bifold' covers…

Bifold Doors

Bifold vs Sliding Doors: How to Choose

This is the question we get asked more than any other. Both open up a rear wall in glass; they just do it differently. The honest answer depends on how…

Front & Entrance Doors

Schüco Aluminium Front Doors: Security and Style

A front door has three jobs: keep the house secure, keep the heat in, and set the tone for the whole elevation. Aluminium Schüco doors are engineered to…

Front & Entrance Doors

Choosing an Aluminium Front Door: What Matters

An aluminium front door is a long-term purchase, so it pays to judge it on more than the picture. Here is the short checklist we give homeowners.

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01Bifold DoorsAluminium folding walls, Schüco bifold systems and how they compare to alternatives.02Sliding DoorsLift-and-slide and inline sliding systems, including the Schüco ASE range.03Front & Entrance DoorsAluminium entrance doors, security ratings and thermally broken door leaves.04Aluminium WindowsCasement, tilt-and-turn and flush aluminium windows including Schüco AWS.05Steel Windows & DoorsSteel-look glazing and genuine Jansen steel systems for slim, strong frames.06Heritage & Period HomesConservation-friendly aluminium and Crittall-style alternatives for older homes.07Glazing & PerformanceU-values, acoustic glazing, solar control and security glass explained.08Buying & InstallationChoosing a supplier, what installation involves, costs and aftercare.

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