What is a traffic door, and do I need one?

Aluminium bi-fold doors with through door open

With panels that fold back against themselves in a concertina style, bifold doors can increase the opening space in your home by up to 90%. This elegant and functional door solution seamlessly merges your internal living space with the outside … Continue reading →

What are standard bi-fold door sizes?

Our aluminium bi-folding doors can open up entire walls offering stunning, and near uninterrupted, views of your outside space. Plus, the advanced insulation properties of our thermally broken aluminium frames mean that our bifold doors are energy efficient, helping to … Continue reading →

What is a good U value for bifold doors?

If you’re looking to replace the back doors on your home, you may have considered installing bifold doors. One question we are often asked, however, is how energy efficient our bifold doors are. Here at Albany, we are proud to … Continue reading →

What are the best aluminium bifold doors?

Here at Albany, we are proud to offer a bifold door solution to suit everyone. Our bifold doors are available with slim aluminium frames, offering great views out onto the garden and surrounds. Energy-efficient and secure, our bifold doors perform … Continue reading →

Do bifold doors need a track?

All bifold doors operate by running along tracks in the top and/or bottom of the frame. Some doors are described as top hung, while others are bottom hung. With top hung doors, the doors are hung from the top track, so all … Continue reading →

Differences between sliding patio and French doors

Double glazed Georgian style french patio doors

When it comes to deciding on the best style of doors for the rear of your home, there is an abundance of solutions to suit whatever style property you may have. Two particularly popular styles that have remained a classic … Continue reading →

Are bifold doors safe?

Did you know that 2019 marks the 7th National Home Security Month? Taking place every October since 2013, it’s the ideal time of year to use your initiative and review the security of your Gloucestershire home. Many of us think … Continue reading →

10 reasons to switch to Origin aluminium windows and doors

Ever since the new Origin aluminium front door TV commercial aired on Monday 2nd September, interest in these gorgeous window and door systems has grown exponentially. Cheltenham and Gloucester showcase such a diverse variety of properties, aluminium windows and doors … Continue reading →

Our simple sliding glass doors buying guide (including FAQs)

With such a variety of quality renovation products to choose from, deciding between modern and traditional aesthetics is becoming increasingly difficult for homeowners and businesses across Cheltenham and Gloucester. As more and more homeowners realise the value of emphasizing their … Continue reading →

The advantages of aluminium windows and doors over uPVC

It’s time to get a replacement window or door, but there’s a lot of choice available to you so we understand that it can be confusing. Albany Windows has been helping homeowners throughout Gloucestershire for over 20 years and have … Continue reading →