- Postcode district
- BT45
- 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
- Maghera, Cookstown, Coalisland
- Building rules
- Northern Ireland
Are timber and alu-clad sliding doors right for your Magherafelt home?
The right door depends on the opening, the room and the way you use the garden. Here is how timber and alu-clad sliding doors tend to work out in practice:
Where the back of a Magherafelt home faces south and takes full sun, choosing alu-clad keeps the timber protected and cuts out the re-coating that strong sunlight makes necessary.
For a listed building or a house in a conservation area in Magherafelt, check with the local planning authority before choosing any new door; timber frames are often closer in character to the original joinery.
- Stains, paints and lacquers are sprayed in the factory under controlled conditions, giving a more even and longer-lasting coat than a finish brushed on site.
- Scratches and dents on internal timber faces can usually be sanded and refinished locally, rather than needing a whole panel replaced.
- 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.
Daylight in Magherafelt and what it means for your glass
At the latitude of Magherafelt, the midday sun climbs to about 59° in late June but only about 12° in late December, when daylight lasts around 7 h 13 min against 17 h 19 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.
Timber and alu-clad sliding doors prices in Magherafelt
Pricing is transparent and does not change because you are in Magherafelt. The ranges below cover a standard-height door, fitted, with VAT; options are itemised in your quote.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £5,995–£7,395 |
| 3.0 m | 2 panels | £7,495–£9,095 |
| 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.
From survey to fitted door in Magherafelt
We plan the job around your home in Magherafelt: survey first, then a written quote, then manufacture (typically 8–10 weeks from survey sign-off). The fitting itself usually takes 1 day for a two-panel swap; 1–2 days for larger doors. If you are in Maghera or Cookstown, the same process and prices apply. Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt?
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.
Finishes and extras for timber and alu-clad sliding doors
- Glass. Double or triple glazed safety glass, with slim glazing bars available for a period look.
- Sliding hardware. Inline rollers on smaller doors, or lift and slide gear for larger and heavier panels.
- Interior finish. Clear lacquer, a wood stain or a painted colour, chosen to match floors, beams or kitchen units.
Questions about timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Magherafelt
How soon can you survey in Magherafelt?
Survey dates in the BT45 district are arranged individually when we reply to your enquiry. After you approve the written quote, manufacture is typically 8–10 weeks from survey sign-off.
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.
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.