Aluminium entrance doors: A worthwhile investment

Graham Lindsay, managing director at Weru UK, discusses the rising demand for aluminium front doors and how they can provide a bespoke solution for property developers or landlords wanting a durable and unique entrance door whilst increasing the value of their asset. 

A Front Door to Be Proud of

No longer an afterthought, front doors are now becoming a key design choice. Many property owners are now choosing stylised aluminium doors, with unique features such as auto locking, bespoke RAL colour tones and LED lighting.

An aluminium entrance door is a high-value item, but buyers are becoming more cautious and starting to realise that the wrong choice could incur the need for replacement in less than 10 years. Property developers or landlords willing to look at the higher end of the market recognise that as well as bringing the wow factor, it is an investment for life.

At Weru UK, we are proud to offer a range of aluminium doors that bring stylish kerb appeal along with the unrivalled quality that comes with true German engineering, to make an entrance to be proud of. 

Unmatched Strength and Robustness

A major selling point of aluminium is that it is inherently strong, meaning it can support large glass panes, which facilitates increased natural light while creating a modern aesthetic. A Weru door with sandblasted glass offers privacy whilst not restricting light penetration.  

An aluminium door is very much a door for life. Much thicker than a composite door, our aluminium models can measure up to 10cm thick, providing unmatched strength and robustness. This also allows quadruple glazing to be accommodated, if wanting to incorporate a decorative glass element into the design. 

Complete Design Freedom

A front door forms the first impression of a home, and an aluminium entrance door enables a property to really stand out from the crowd. 

Endless customisation options offer the opportunity to create a truly unique and entirely bespoke entrance, ranging from style to colour and finish. Side panels can be built in to incorporate feature glazing, there are hundreds of different types and sizes of handles to choose from and buyers can even select their style of door hinges with an aluminium door.

At Weru UK, we also offer a huge variety of finishes to make your door individual to you - light or dark colours, stone, iron, slate, wood and more. Corten, which looks like weathered steel, is currently trending.

Insulation Properties

A great choice for the energy-savvy, aluminium doors are among the best on the market for their insulation properties. With a strong design appeal and outperformance for durability and strength, Weru aluminium doors feature a high level of thermal efficiency with ThermoPlus insulation. If you want decorative glass in your door design, Weru’s quadruple glazing will still ensure excellent thermal performance.

The latest building regulations state that the U value for a new build should be 1.2 or lower, whereas Weru’s aluminium doors far exceed these standards, with U values of sub-1.

Security Features and State-of-the-Art Technology

With state-of-the-art technology and quadruple glazing as standard, Weru aluminium entrance doors have a wide range of security features, increasing your confidence in the safety of your investment. 

As well as a deadlock, all Weru doors have AutoLock technology, meaning that once your door has simply been pulled to, up to four latch bolts secure the door fully automatically proving highly effective against break-in attempts. 

Biometric entry with a finger scan on the door handle is popular with our customers, and with modern technology, it is now even possible to open your front door through a mobile app.

To make sure only light and no unwelcome guests enter, all glazed sections are supplied as standard with ATRIS safety glass on the outside. Any glass within a Weru aluminium entrance door is laminated both on the inside and outside as standard, offering a high level of security protection, and a variety of additional features are available such as pry-out guards, a security rosette and a janus security cylinder. 

Our ATRIS-life traditional door models allow a property to maintain its traditional integrity, yet enhance the thermal properties and security features of a home. These models combine elegant, timeless shapes with decorative elements. Characteristic features are the glazed sections in the traditional style, as well as the hand-crafted glass art, facets or ornamental mouldings. 

Weru UK is based at Amy Johnson Way, Squires Gate, Blackpool and was established more than 38 years ago. The business serves a UK-wide client base with its unrivalled approach to installation and customer service, from its national support centre and impressive 8000sq ft showroom.