Smart Aluminium Windows & Doors

4.6/5

Excellence in Smart Architectural Aluminium

Experience the excellence of Smart Architectural Aluminium with Express Windows Group, the UK’s premier manufacturer and supplier of aluminium systems. With over 35 years of experience, we offer products that cater to the bespoke needs of every project, ensuring unparalleled quality and innovation. Our advanced facilities guarantee consistent and precise colour matches, aligning with our commitment to sustainability for an eco-friendly choice.

Eco-Friendly Innovation

Opt for Express Windows Group and Smart Architectural Aluminium for superior quality, innovation, and eco-conscious solutions in your aluminium doors and windows, setting a new standard for environmental responsibility in the industry.

Alitherm Heritage Range

Discover the brilliance of our Alitherm Heritage range, designed for refurbishment and renewal projects, especially in areas with sensitive planning requirements. Perfect for Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco styles, this range provides a contemporary alternative to traditional steel windows and doors, offering larger opening sash sizes and impressive thermal efficiency at 1.5 W/m²K.

Quality, Innovation, and Sustainability

Trust Express Windows Group and Smart Architectural Aluminium for products that blend aesthetic appeal with energy efficiency. We are dedicated to delivering not just quality and innovation, but also sustainability in all our aluminium door and window solutions.

Features & benefits

Feature Description
Superior Durability Express Windows’ aluminium doors and windows are fabricated using Smarts punch tooling, ensuring a robust and durable product that can withstand heavy usage. This makes them ideal for both residential and commercial applications.
Versatile Aesthetics Our products come in single or dual colour options, with a marine quality polyester powder coat as standard. This allows you to customize the look of your doors and windows to perfectly match the style of your property.
Optimal Dimensions for Maximum Light With a maximum sash height and width of 2500mm and 1000mm respectively, our doors and windows allow maximum light penetration. This can make your space appear larger and more inviting.
High Weather Resistance Our products are certified to withstand varying weather conditions, with an air class of 3, 300Pa, water class E, 1050Pa, and wind class 4, 1800Pa. This ensures that your doors and windows remain secure and functional in all weather conditions.

Specifications

Specification Description
Frame Depth Our aluminium doors and windows have a frame depth of 52mm, providing a sturdy and robust structure that ensures durability and longevity.
Glass Thickness Depending on the section selection, we offer glass thicknesses of 24mm, 28mm, 32mm, and 42mm. This variety allows you to choose the perfect balance between aesthetics and thermal efficiency.
Maximum Dimensions Our products come with varying maximum dimensions. For instance, our side hung windows can reach a maximum width of 600mm and a maximum height of 1400mm, while our top hung windows can reach a maximum width of 1400mm and a maximum height of 1300mm.
Maximum Weight Depending on the window type, our products can support a maximum weight ranging from 40kg to 180kg. This ensures that our windows can accommodate a variety of glass types and sizes.
Air Permeability Classification Our products have an air permeability classification of Class 4, ensuring a high level of air tightness to improve energy efficiency and comfort.
Watertightness Classification With a watertightness classification of Class 7A, our windows and doors offer excellent protection against water ingress, even in harsh weather conditions.
Resistance to Wind Classification Our products have a resistance to wind classification of Class AE2400, ensuring they can withstand high wind pressures and provide excellent performance in all weather conditions.
U Value Our aluminium doors and windows offer superior insulation, with a U Value as low as 1.5 W/m²K when installed with a suitable sealed unit. This helps to reduce energy costs and enhance comfort within your property.

What we Like

Slim Sightlines

The Visofold 3000 range offers elegant slim sightlines, allowing more light into the building and giving a pleasing appearance. This feature enhances the aesthetic appeal of your property while maximizing natural light.

Highly Engineered Hardware

Our aluminium doors and windows are equipped with highly engineered hardware designed to ensure years of reliable service. This includes specially designed stainless steel rollers for smooth and easy operation, and robust hinges for enhanced durability.

Customisable Finish

Express Windows offers single or dual colour options, with a marine quality polyester powder coat as standard. This feature allows you to customize the look of your doors and windows to perfectly match the style of your property, ensuring a seamless integration with your existing architecture.

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FAQ

  • What is the lifespan of Smart Aluminium windows and doors?

    What is the lifespan of Smart Aluminium windows and doors?

    Smart Aluminium windows and doors have an impressive lifespan, typically lasting for 40 years before needing replacement. This surpasses the typical 35-year replacement period for steel, PVC, and timber.

  • How do Smart Aluminium products improve thermal efficiency?

    How do Smart Aluminium products improve thermal efficiency?

    Our modern aluminium windows are thermally-broken using polyamide, an excellent insulator that helps to insulate windows against heat loss. This can provide significant energy savings and increase the internal temperature of a house, reducing the risk of condensation.

  • What maintenance is required for Smart Aluminium systems?

    What maintenance is required for Smart Aluminium systems?

    Maintenance for our aluminium systems is simple and straightforward, with a routine ‘wipe-clean’ all that is required to keep the products looking their best. There’s no need for re-painting or re-varnishing.

  • Are Smart Aluminium products resistant to rust?

    Are Smart Aluminium products resistant to rust?

    Yes, aluminium does not rust or rot, so our window frames provide great longevity. They will never fade, deteriorate or rust, even in harsh environments, such as coastal locations.

  • What is the Alitherm Heritage range?

    What is the Alitherm Heritage range?

    The Alitherm Heritage range is designed to meet the needs of refurbishment and renewal projects, particularly in sensitive planning areas. Its signature slim profiles and sightlines are the ideal solution for listed building renovations.

  • What is the maximum sash size for the Alitherm Heritage range?

    What is the maximum sash size for the Alitherm Heritage range?

    The Alitherm Heritage HD is designed to provide a solution where heritage projects require a larger opening sash size than offered by a standard Alitherm Heritage casement window.

  • What are the benefits of aluminium over steel?

    What are the benefits of aluminium over steel?

    Aluminium offers improved thermal efficiency and long-life performance. It’s a modern, lightweight, high-strength, and cost-effective alternative to traditional steel window and door systems.

  • Can I customise the colour of my Smart Aluminium windows and doors?

    Can I customise the colour of my Smart Aluminium windows and doors?

    Yes, our products come in single or dual colour options, with a marine quality polyester powder coat as standard. This allows you to customize the look of your doors and windows to perfectly match the style of your property.