Increasing numbers of Australians are choosing to fit aluminium doors in their homes these days. Of course, there are plenty of other materials you could choose for the frames of glazed doorways, such as uPVC or traditional wood. However, aluminium-framed doors afford certain benefits that other materials simply don't. If you are considering fitting a new front door or perhaps a set of bi-folding doors at the rear of your home, then why should you consider this metal for their frames compared to other materials?
A Bold Appearance
To begin with, aluminium is a silvery metal which has a pleasant appearance. When you look at it, you are viewing aluminium in its oxidised state. This means that it will retain its attractive finish without appearing to progressively rust in the way that steel might. As such, you can use aluminium for doors in its natural state without any problems. However, if you have a certain colour in mind, then it is perfectly possible to powder coat aluminium doors in nearly any colour you would like.
High Tensile Strength
Aluminium is also suited for both door frames and window frames because it is so strong. Aluminium is light, but it has a high tensile strength. This makes it ideal for holding larger expanses of glass, which is just the sort of thing that you find in sliding patio doors or French doors. What's more, aluminium doors can be manufactured with a lower frame profile than other materials. Thanks to the inherent strength of aluminium, this means that you can enjoy larger panes of glass than would otherwise be possible with plastic frames.
Extra Security
Because aluminium is tough, it is harder to pull it away from the walls. This makes it a good choice if you want to enhance the security of your home. Once your aluminium doors are fitted, you will be able to rest more assuredly thanks to their durability.
Good Thermal Insulation
Finally, it is worth mentioning that aluminium doors offer good levels of thermal insulation these days. If you have double glazing in your door, then you do not want heat losses to occur from the frame that has been used to mount the glass panes. This used to be an issue with aluminium because it conducts heat efficiently. However, most door manufacturers will insert some form of insulation into their aluminium frames, which prevent this problem from occurring.
Contact a door company to learn more about aluminium doors.
Hello! My name is Drake and this is my blog. I have written a number of different blogs over the past few years and each one has focused on a different subject. The topic I am going to explore on this blog is the installation and maintenance of different types of doors in your home or workplace. I was introduced to this area of knowledge by my uncle who works in the door manufacturing industry. I visited his factory and even went out with his crew as they installed new doors. I learnt so many cool things that I decided I would write about them here.