Aluminium Shop Fronts are robust, versatile entrance and display solutions for commercial properties such as retail stores, showrooms, restaurants, and office buildings. Using strong yet slim aluminium profiles, we construct ground-floor facades that often include large glass display windows, integrated entrance doors, and framing for signage or glazing above. Our Aluminium Shop Front systems are fully thermally broken when needed (for external frontage), ensuring energy efficiency and comfort for staff and customers. They are an ideal choice for businesses because aluminium frames can be finished in any colour, support large expanses of glass to showcase products, and are durable enough to withstand high traffic and daily use. With options like automatic sliding doors, swing doors with anti-finger trap stiles, and secure locking systems, our shop front solutions provide not just an attractive modern look but also reliable security and compliance with building regulations (including disabled access). Whether you’re fitting out a new storefront or updating an old shop facade, our aluminium shop fronts create a welcoming, professional appearance that can be tailored to your brand image.

• Slim and Modern Aesthetic: Aluminium shop front systems allow for narrow frame profiles, maximizing the glazed area. This means more visibility into your business and a clean, contemporary look. Mullions and transoms (vertical and horizontal frame members) can be very slim yet strong, so the focus is on the merchandise or interior. Unlike old timber shop fronts that look chunky or uPVC that can look plastic, aluminium maintains a sleek sightline and can be finished in high-quality coatings that enhance curb appeal. The result is an open, inviting facade that draws customers in.

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• High Strength & Security: The aluminium sections used are inherently strong and designed for commercial use. They can support large glass panes and resist impacts or attempted break-ins. We fit toughened or laminated safety glass as standard, which not only protects against accidents but also deters intruders (laminated glass remains intact even if shattered). Our shop front doors come with robust commercial-grade hardware – think reinforced pivots or hinges, and multi-point locking or hook locks. Many of our shop fronts meet or can be upgraded to PAS 24 security standards, meaning they offer enhanced protection. Additionally, the rigidity of aluminium means frames won’t warp and create vulnerabilities over time – your premises stays secure after hours.

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• Thermally Broken for Comfort: Historically, metal shop fronts were cold – but our modern systems include thermal breaks (polyamide barriers) in the profiles, insulating the interior from exterior temperatures. Combined with double glazing, this keeps your storefront comfortable for staff and shoppers, reducing drafts and condensation. It also improves energy efficiency, important for meeting building regs and keeping heating/cooling costs down if the front has a lot of glass. Essentially, you get the durability of metal without the old problem of cold bridging. For heated or air-conditioned shops, this is a must.

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• Customisable and Brand-Friendly: Aluminium shop fronts are essentially custom-built. We can tailor the configuration to your needs – whether you want bi-parting automatic sliding doors in the center, or a single offset entrance door with glass panels on each side, or even folding/sliding stacking doors for an open-front concept. The aluminium can be powder-coated in your brand colours, including unique corporate hues, and we can integrate things like logo manifestations on glass, integrated swing or sliding door closers hidden in the frame, and more. The system supports inclusion of panels (if you want solid lower kick-panels with your logo or pattern) or full-height glass. We also prepare the framing to receive signage, canopies, or other features. In short, it’s highly adaptable – your shop front will not be one-size-fits-all, but rather designed to complement your business style and function.

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• Meets Accessibility & Safety Standards: Our shop front solutions are designed to comply with relevant regulations – for instance, we offer low-threshold doors and level access to meet Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Part M (accessibility) requirements. Doors can have automatic openers or be made wide enough for wheelchair access as needed. We can include features like door assist handles, contrasting frames for visibility, etc. Additionally, the use of safety glass and features like anti-finger-trap door profiles (rounded hinge stiles to prevent fingers getting pinched) shows our commitment to safety. Fire exit doors with panic bars can be integrated as part of a shop front too. Essentially, our systems come tested and prepared to tick all the building control boxes for a commercial entrance, which means peace of mind for business owners.

Fabricating and installing aluminium shop fronts is one of our specialties, and as a trade partner or contractor, you’ll appreciate the quality and support we provide. Our shop front system (often the Smart Wall or similar) is designed for ease of installation and adjustment on site. Frames can be delivered in knocked-down kits or fully assembled units depending on access and size, and we clearly label components for straightforward assembly. We ensure that all doors are pre-hung or at least test-fitted in our factory, which cuts down time fiddling on site to get door alignments right. The commercial doors include adjustable pivot hinges or closers that let you tweak them for a perfect swing and proper closing speed. We supply all necessary hardware: transom closers (for overhead concealed closers), surface closers if specified, locks, keeps, thresholds – everything down to anti-finger trap stile guards if needed. For a contractor, coordinating with other elements is important: we can schedule site surveys to get exact measurements within existing openings, or work from drawings if a new build. Our profiles are often compatible with curtain walling or interior partitions, so we provide any adaptors or couplers if linking to other systems. On the ground, installers will find the system forgiving – there are pocket glazed options making it easy to fit glass from inside, for example, especially useful on busy high streets where external space is tight. If you’re not familiar with a particular hardware (like an automatic slider motor), we can provide technical guidance or arrange for specialist commissioning. Turnaround on standard RAL colours is quick since many shop fronts are in standard black, grey, etc., but even custom colours we handle smoothly because we know branding is key in retail. We also support you in meeting council shop front guidelines or planning conditions (some areas require certain looks – we can incorporate things like mullion patterns or traditional styling if needed by planning, using aluminium that mimics those profiles). Working with us, you get a partner that knows the commercial realm – we keep in mind signage loads (if your client wants a heavy sign attached, we may reinforce a mullion), or if a tenant might later add something, we try to future-proof. We also can liaise with other trades on site – e.g., glazing teams for large units or coordinating with security system installers for door entry systems in office fronts. Our comprehensive approach ensures the shop front install goes smoothly and the final product not only looks great but functions flawlessly with minimal call-backs (no sticking doors or leaking transoms – our gasket lines and drainage have you covered). Summed up: we supply a high-grade system with trade-friendly installation, thorough support, and the flexibility to adapt to each project’s demands.

Upgrading or installing an aluminium shop front can significantly impact your business’s curb appeal and functionality. As a business owner, you’ll likely notice immediate benefits: the sleek frames and expansive glass give an impression of openness and modernity, potentially attracting more foot traffic. Customers can clearly see your merchandise or interior atmosphere from outside, which can be a deciding factor in them stepping in. If you had an older wooden or steel shop front, you’ll also notice how much brighter and more welcoming the space feels with slim aluminium and large panes (often older fronts have smaller, divided windows). Beyond looks, there’s day-to-day durability and ease-of-use: our doors don’t warp or swell, so no more struggling with a door on a rainy day or worrying it didn’t latch properly at closing time. The high-security locks and glazing mean you can confidently leave the premises at night. Many insurance companies appreciate modern aluminium fronts with laminated glass, possibly improving your insurance terms. In terms of comfort, if your shop or office is air-conditioned or heated, the thermally broken frames will help maintain an even temperature near the front – no cold drafts by the windows in winter, which is more comfortable for customers browsing near the window display or employees whose desks might be near the front. Our shop fronts also often include features like automatic door closers so the door isn’t left accidentally ajar (maintaining security and climate control), or even full automatic sliding doors for high-traffic or accessible entrances – giving that extra convenience factor to patrons loaded with shopping bags or those with mobility issues. We can incorporate branding elements subtly: for instance, having your company color on the frames, or adding frosted vinyl logos to the glass, etc. Another plus: aluminium is pretty maintenance-free. The powder-coat finish doesn’t need repainting for decades (just occasional cleaning), unlike wood that needed regular painting or steel that may rust. So while the initial investment is there, long-term it pays off with lower maintenance costs and a consistently sharp appearance. Also, our design ensures compliance with regulations – you’ll get a compliant accessible threshold, proper safety glazing, etc., which means you don’t have to worry about failing inspections or accommodating all customers. If you need shutters or security grilles, our frames can often integrate those guides discretely, or we can advise on best solutions (though many find the strong glass and locks suffice or prefer internal security measures to keep the open look). In essence, as a business owner, an aluminium shop front is a smart upgrade that improves your storefront’s image, performance, and safety – making a strong first impression on customers and providing a reliable, easy-to-live-with entrance for years to come.