Pebble Grey Aluminium Flush French Doors, Donhead St Mary
Aluminium Flush French Doors, Donhead St Mary
We fitted these AluK aluminium flush casement French doors, finished in pebble grey (RAL 7032), at a stone house in Donhead St Mary, a few miles east of our base in Shaftesbury. The homeowners wanted to replace their old external doors with something warmer and more secure that still suited the house.
What the Homeowners Wanted
The house has a traditional stone exterior, so a clean, sympathetic finish was important. They also wanted more daylight in the room and a clear view out to the garden, with better insulation and security than the old doors offered.
Why Aluminium Flush Casement French Doors
On a flush casement, the doors sit level with the frame, which gives a neat, clean-lined look that suits a country property. Aluminium is strong enough to keep the frames narrow, so there is more glass and more light, and the powder-coated finish lasts for decades. Pebble grey was chosen to sit quietly against the stonework rather than stand out from it. Multi-point locking and energy-efficient double glazing came as standard.
The Result
The new doors have given the back of the house a fresh, well-finished look. The pebble grey makes a subtle contrast with the stone, more daylight comes into the room, and the doors seal tightly against the weather. The multi-point locking is a big step up in security from the old doors.
What the Customer Said
“Goldhill Glazing was excellent. Kenny kept us in touch as the order progressed, and he was reliable. When we agreed dates for quotation and installation, he always kept to it. Workmanship was very good, and he paid attention to the small details.”
French Doors Around the Donheads
The Donheads sit in the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, on the Wiltshire side of Shaftesbury, and many of the houses are built of local stone. We fit French doors in uPVC, our R9 timber-look range and aluminium, so there is a style for every house. Read more about our French doors and aluminium windows, or see our French door pages for nearby Tisbury, Gillingham and Salisbury. If you need a wider opening, take a look at our aluminium bifold doors.
You can see more of our work nearby, including aluminium French doors in Stour Row, steel-look aluminium French doors in Salisbury and rosewood flush French doors in Shaftesbury. Every installation is backed by our insurance-backed guarantee.
Call Kenny on 01747 859199 or use our contact form to arrange a free survey.
For another recent job, see these anthracite grey French doors with side panels in Shaftesbury.
Aluminium French Doors: Your Questions Answered
Are aluminium French doors warm?
Yes. Modern aluminium frames have a thermal break inside them, and with good double glazing they meet current Building Regulations for heat loss, so they are just as warm as a good uPVC door.
What colours can aluminium French doors be?
Almost any. Aluminium is powder-coated, so we can match most RAL colours, from pebble grey and anthracite to black, cream and heritage greens, and you can have a different colour inside and out.
Should my French doors open inwards or outwards?
Most of our customers choose outward opening, as the doors sit back against the wall and take up no room inside, and they seal tightly against the weather. Kenny will talk you through both at the survey.
Do I need permission for new French doors in the Donheads?
Usually not, as replacing doors at the back of a house that is not listed is normally permitted development. If your home is listed, or you are widening the opening, Wiltshire Council or Building Control may need to be involved, and Kenny will advise.
How long does installation take?
Most French doors are fitted in a day, including removing the old doors and finishing inside and out.
What guarantee do you give?
Frames and sealed glass units are guaranteed for 10 years, hardware for 2 years and our workmanship for 10 years, all backed by an insurance-backed guarantee through HomePro.
Our Doors
French Doors
A pair of doors opening fully to the garden, in uPVC, our R9 timber-look range or aluminium, with optional side panels and Georgian bars.
