Dream doors that don’t break the bank
By Sunny Attlas, founder and managing director of Attlas Doors.
The growth of aluminium becoming the go to material for homeowners looking to change their windows continues apace.
The same can now be said for front doors as well, and the main reason for that is the price point which has now made aluminium front doors affordable for more people.
Attlas doors found its place in the market by manufacturing and supplying beautiful and robust doors that are far cheaper than most of the designer doors out there. By sourcing quality components to ensure PAS24 2022 compliance, these doors are now a more affordable alternative to the composite door option, bringing longer life expectancy as aluminium’s durability can last a lifetime.
When Attlas Doors was launched in 2023 the response was fantastic, not only due to the quality and price point of the product, but also the very competitive lead times and a bespoke, online configurator.
With a wide choice of designer panels to choose from that range from traditional to modern; with locking options to match, from the traditional lift lever to the modern slam shut, finished off with stainless steel hardware, you can design your dream door that looks the part, performs and doesn’t break the bank.
Industry leading aluminium door manufacturer and supplier, Attlas Doors is part of the Chigwell Window Centre (CWC) group, alongside 6 Day Doors.
Until recently, CWC has been based at the Hainault Business Park with its four factories and distribution hub occupying several different sites in the area. It has now moved to a new 45,000ft2 building at Centurion Business Park near Colchester which has enabled the company to bring all its manufacturing and distribution facilities under one roof, doubling capacity, significantly speeding up production and at the same time reducing the company’s carbon foot print.
The move is also going to benefit Attlas Doors expansion as well.
The opportunity to upsell to aluminium has never been greater. The question we think installers should be asking their homeowner customers is, why would you spend such a considerable amount of money on a composite door, a product that has a history of door slabs that split, that warp and discolour, when for just a fraction more you could have a superior aluminium entrance door and all the strength and durability that comes with it?
We know that aluminium, and aluminium style doors, have increased in popularity, we’ve even seen some composite manufacturers try to emulate aluminium with smooth skins, but for some consumers they have remained out of reach, the cost has been prohibitive.
An Attlas door has the weight, the premium look, feel and performance of aluminium, but consumers don’t have to break the bank to afford it and installers can sell them with confidence because they don’t bow or twist.
The Attlas entrance door has been developed through our experience with aluminium fabrication, specifically with the Smart Aluminium system. Featuring an insulated door panel, polyamide thermal barrier and constructed using 1.5mm powder coated aluminium sheets bonded to a Bre A+ rated expanded panel polycore, Attlas doors deliver U values between 1.0 and 1.4 W/m2k.
Supplied with premium, multipoint locking systems as standard, the Attlas range has been tested to exceed the requirements of PAS24 and Secured By Design, and offers a 10-year guarantee on hardware.
Available in a range of styles, there’s also a 25-year guarantee on colour finish, with three standard colours – grey, black and white – and all RAL colours available to order. Customers can also opt for a Marine grade finish if required.