- Postcode district
- BT62
- Survey
- Free, area covered by arrangement
- Typical lead time
- Typically 8–10 weeks from survey sign-off
- Guide price
- From £5,095 inc VAT
- Nearby
- Craigavon, Tandragee, Lurgan
- Building rules
- Northern Ireland
What timber and alu-clad sliding doors offer homes in Portadown
Here is what to weigh up if you are considering timber and alu-clad sliding doors for a home in Portadown:
If your Portadown home is a period property or a barn conversion, timber and alu-clad sliding doors can bring in more light without the modern look of a metal frame.
Oak floors, exposed beams or a timber kitchen in your Portadown home? Matching the inside finish of the door ties the new glazing into the room.
- An alu-clad exterior shields the wood from rain and sunlight, so the outside needs only washing while the inside keeps a natural timber finish.
- Engineered timber is laminated from several layers with the grain opposed, so frames resist the twisting and warping that solid timber can suffer as the seasons change.
- Many timber systems use lift and slide hardware, letting large, heavy panels glide easily and then settle onto compressed seals for a tight closure.
Planning glass for the light in Portadown
At the latitude of Portadown, the midday sun climbs to about 59° in late June but only about 12° in late December, when daylight lasts around 7 h 17 min against 17 h 14 min in midsummer. A south-facing timber and alu-clad sliding door lets that low winter sun deep into the room; on a west or south elevation, solar-control glass keeps summer afternoons comfortable.
Guide prices for timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Portadown
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 Portadown home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £5,095–£6,195 |
| 1.8 m | 2 panels | £5,595–£6,795 |
| 4.8 m | 4 panels | £10,395–£12,595 |
See every size on the timber and alu-clad sliding doors page or try the guide price tool.
Survey, manufacture and fitting around Portadown
Once the opening is measured, nothing is ordered until you sign off the specification. Lead time is typically 8–10 weeks from survey sign-off. Our fitters protect floors, remove the old door, install and seal the new one and leave the area clean — usually 1 day for a two-panel swap; 1–2 days for larger doors for a door like this. Portadown is in an area we cover by arrangement: the survey is still free, and survey dates, delivery and any travel cost for delivery and fitting are confirmed in your quote before you order.
Do you need approval in Portadown?
Building control in Northern Ireland is run by district councils under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland). We take on work in Northern Ireland by arrangement and confirm what approval your door needs before anything is ordered.
Options to consider for your timber and alu-clad sliding door
- Alu-cladding. A powder-coated aluminium outer shell in a standard or RAL colour, with timber left on show inside.
- Timber species. Oak or another hardwood for a visible grain, or engineered softwood where a painted finish is planned.
- Glass. Double or triple glazed safety glass, with slim glazing bars available for a period look.
Questions about timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Portadown
Do you fit timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Portadown?
Yes, by arrangement. Portadown is in an area we cover by arrangement: the survey is still free, and survey dates, delivery and any travel cost for delivery and fitting are confirmed in your quote before you order.
How often do timber sliding doors need treating?
Timber sliding doors need the outside re-coated every few years, depending on how exposed the elevation is and which finish system is used; doors facing full sun or coastal weather need attention soonest. Alu-clad doors avoid this, needing only an occasional wash outside. Inside, timber only needs wiping and an occasional refresh of the lacquer or oil, and a clean track protects the rollers.
What is the difference between timber and alu-clad sliding doors?
The difference is the outside face: a timber sliding door is wood inside and out, while an alu-clad door has a powder-coated aluminium shell fixed over the exterior timber. Alu-clad needs only washing outside and comes in any RAL colour; all-timber needs periodic re-coating but keeps a natural wood look on both faces. The inside is timber either way.
How big can a timber sliding door be?
A timber sliding door in our range is typically about 1.5 m to 4.8 m wide overall, in two to four panels, at standard 2.1 m height or taller on request. Individual panel sizes depend on the system and glass weight; larger panels usually move to lift and slide hardware so they stay easy to open. Sizes are confirmed after survey.