Schuco and Aluk bifolding doors are two very well known brands of folding-sliding doors. At Newlite, we provide both these brands, perfect to replace your old patio doors as well as for your new extension. What is best when deciding between Schuco and Aluk bifolding doors? In this article, we explain everything about these two products and what to consider.
Information about Schuco and Aluk bifolding doors.
First of all, both bifolding door brands are quality products. They come designed by two big businesses, with Aluk being a UK business and Schuco originating in Germany. We buy these doors only through approved manufacturers, highly regarded for their expertise and quality of manufacturing.
Another useful feature of both Aluk, as well as Schuco bifolds, is their specifications. For instance, aluminium profiles, the paint colour, seals, gaskets, locks and glass all meet strict British and European standards.
As well as this, the security and weather performance of both these doors come independently certified. Therefore, both these door brands offer high security as well as being fit for purpose as exterior quality doors for your home.
So when choosing which is a better door, there is little to choose between Aluk or Schuco.
How much do Schuco doors cost?
To begin with, the cost of a Schuco door depends on the design, size, colour and any accessories such as the popular integral glass blinds, perfect for a bifold.
Schuco doors do cost a little more than Aluk products typically. The reasons for the price difference mainly comes down to improved engineering and product construction. Schuco doors are German-designed products also having features not found in Aluk doors. With Schuco, you get benefits such as thinner sightlines, more advanced seals and gaskets and higher grade handles and locking systems. That said, the best way of finding out the cost of Schuco bifolding doors is to get in touch today and get a free and fast quote.
Where the doors are different is in their design and their aesthetics. This does not mean that one is inferior, merely that they can do different things.
At the same time, AluK doors while being the cheaper door, also offer great features such as the innovative pop-out T-handle. Aluk doors provide a one handle lock and unlock operation. Schuco doors have a lever handle to open the doors with a grab handle above to move the panels.
Features of Schuco bifolding doors.
- 122mm door sight lines, making Schuco one of the thinnest bifolds on the market.
- Door leaves up to 1200mm wide and up to 3 metres high, perfect if you desire bigger than average doors.
- Anodised aluminium colours offer beautiful metallic colours over standard powder coating.
- German design and engineering giving you a superior operation in how it slides and folds.
- Premium brand status amongst bifolding doors.
Features of Aluk sliding folding doors.
- An excellent price point for the quality.
- One of the best selling mid-range doors in the UK.
- Excellent reliability.
- A choice of frame profiles, so you get a traditional or modern appearance.
Besides the great features of both Schuco and Aluk bifolding doors, it helps to know a little about the companies behind them.
Based in Newport, Aluk is now one of the UK’s most prominent designers and providers of residential and commercial windows and doors. Aluk aluminium windows for the home are particularly popular too.
Schuco originates from Germany, and for over fifty years, their products get used on some of the world’s most beautiful buildings and homes. Schuco also designs specialist windows such as bomb and blast proof systems, bespoke designs as well as fire-proof windows and doors. As a result, the extensive know-how of Schuco finds its way to the doors you have in your home.
Therefore any of these two elegant, functional and expertly-made doors will be reliable and a joy to own. However, if you want the better designed, executed and premium door, we suggest Schuco.
Contact us today for bifolding doors prices.
At Newlite we work with many delighted customers all over Kent, Surrey and Sussex, helping them transform their homes. Contact us today for bifolding door prices. We also assist and advise in choosing the best bifolding doors as well as windows, front doors or a new conservatory.
