Are anthracite grey sliding doors right for homes in Cumbria?
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what anthracite grey sliding doors do well and what to check before you order.
If your Cumbria home is close to the sea, washing powder-coated frames more often removes salt deposits and helps the anthracite finish keep its sheen.
If the windows on your Cumbria home are already anthracite, take a photo of the colour label on a frame or the paperwork so the door can be specified to the same RAL number.
- The textured version of anthracite has a fine grain that hides fingerprints, light scuffs and the dust that collects on sills, which suits a busy family kitchen door.
- Powder coating is cured in an oven into a continuous film, giving a hard-wearing finish that does not need repainting, only occasional washing with mild soapy water.
- Because the colour is part of the frame, not a film over it, small marks on aluminium can usually be touched in with a matched repair kit rather than replacing the section.
Guide prices for anthracite grey sliding doors in Cumbria
The table shows guide prices for common sizes, supplied and fitted, including VAT. Your exact price is fixed in a written quote once the opening in your home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m | 2 panels | £3,695–£4,495 |
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £3,995–£4,895 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £4,295–£5,295 |
| 3.0 m | 2 panels | £4,995–£6,095 |
Every size is on the anthracite grey sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Cumbria
Because Cumbria sees long summer days (about 17 h 15 min) and short winter ones (about 7 h 16 min), the elevation your door faces makes a real difference. With the midday sun at about 12° in winter, a south-facing door brings light well into the room; a west-facing door catches hot late-afternoon sun in summer.
Where we fit in Cumbria
We cover Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Whitehaven, Workington, Penrith and the rest of Cumbria.
Approvals in England
English Building Regulations treat a new or replacement external door in an existing home as a controlled fitting: it needs a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better (or Doorset Energy Rating band C) if more than 60% of it is glazed (Approved Document L), and safety glass in a critical location (Approved Document K). Compliance is arranged through a competent person scheme installer or a Building Control notification, so you get a certificate for your records.
Questions about anthracite grey sliding doors in Cumbria
Can you match other doors and windows in my Cumbria home?
Usually, yes. Most aluminium and uPVC systems come in standard RAL colours and finishes, and we can quote dual colour where the inside and outside need to differ. Bring photos of existing frames to the survey.
What colour is RAL 7016?
RAL 7016 is anthracite grey, a dark grey with a slight blue undertone. It is one of the most widely specified colours for aluminium and uPVC windows and doors in the UK. On a sliding door it looks lighter in bright daylight and closer to charcoal on an overcast day, so it is worth seeing a physical sample outdoors before deciding.
Is anthracite grey more expensive than white?
On our aluminium doors anthracite grey is a standard colour, so a single-colour anthracite door normally costs the same as white. A dual colour frame, or a non-standard RAL shade, adds to the price. The guide price for a 2.4 m two-panel aluminium door is £4,295–£5,295, fitted, inc VAT at standard 2.1 m height.
Can I have anthracite outside and white inside?
Yes, a dual colour frame lets you have anthracite grey outside and white or another colour inside. Thermally broken aluminium frames have separate inner and outer sections joined by an insulating bar, so each side can be powder coated in its own colour before the frame is assembled. Dual colour adds a modest percentage to the price, which your quote shows.