Timber and alu-clad sliding doors across Dumfries and Galloway
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what timber and alu-clad sliding doors do well and what to check before you order.
Whether you live in Dumfries and Galloway or elsewhere in Dumfries and Galloway, an exposed coastal or hilltop elevation makes a strong case for alu-clad rather than all-timber outside.
For a listed building or a house in a conservation area in Dumfries and Galloway, 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.
- 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.
- A timber sliding door sits comfortably beside brick, stone, render or weatherboarding, which helps where a modern metal frame would look out of character.
Guide prices for timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Dumfries and Galloway
These are guide prices for fitted doors at a standard height, including VAT. They run from an entry-level system to a premium one at the same size; the survey confirms which suits your opening.
| 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 |
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £5,995–£7,395 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £8,395–£10,295 |
Every size is on the timber and alu-clad sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Dumfries and Galloway
Sun angles matter for big glazed doors. Around Dumfries and Galloway, midday sun reaches about 58° in summer and drops to about 12° in winter. That low winter sun is free heat through south-facing glass; high summer sun is easier to shade with a roof overhang, and solar-control glass helps where there is none.
Towns we cover in Dumfries and Galloway
We survey and fit timber and alu-clad sliding doors in 8 towns across Dumfries and Galloway, including the DG1, DG11, DG12, DG5, DG6, DG7 postcode districts.
Approvals in Scotland
In Scotland, replacing a door like for like in a house does not usually need a building warrant, but the new door must still meet the Scottish building standards for energy and safety. Forming or widening an opening is different: that needs a building warrant from the council before work starts.
Questions about timber and alu-clad sliding doors in Dumfries and Galloway
Is the price different in Dumfries and Galloway?
No. Guide prices for timber and alu-clad sliding doors are the same across mainland Britain, including Dumfries and Galloway. The fitted price depends on size, system, glass and finish, and any structural work, all fixed in your written quote after survey.
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 much do timber sliding doors cost?
Timber and alu-clad sliding doors start from a guide price of £5,095 for a 1.5 m two-panel door, fitted, inc VAT, at standard 2.1 m height. A 2.4 m door is a guide £6,495–£7,995, and a 4.8 m four-panel door is around £10,395. Species, cladding, finish and glass all affect the figure, and the final price is fixed in a written quote after survey.