Timber and alu-clad sliding doors across the West Midlands
A few practical points decide whether timber and alu-clad sliding doors suit a particular room and opening:
Oak floors, exposed beams or a timber kitchen in your West Midlands home? Matching the inside finish of the door ties the new glazing into the room.
Whether you live in the West Midlands or elsewhere in the West Midlands, an exposed coastal or hilltop elevation makes a strong case for alu-clad rather than all-timber outside.
- 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 the West Midlands
Guide prices are the same across the West Midlands: the fitted price depends on the size, system and specification, not your postcode. These figures are for a standard 2.1 m high door, fitted, including VAT and removal of an old door of similar size.
| 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 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £8,395–£10,295 |
| 4.8 m | 4 panels | £10,395–£12,595 |
Every size is on the timber and alu-clad sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in the West Midlands
In the West Midlands the shortest day has roughly 7 h 39 min of daylight and the longest about 16 h 50 min. The noon sun sits near 14° above the horizon in winter and 61° in summer — so glass that faces south collects useful warmth from October to March, while a west-facing door may need solar control to stop it overheating in July.
Towns we cover in the West Midlands
We survey and fit timber and alu-clad sliding doors in 28 towns across the West Midlands, including the B13, B14, B15, B17, B23, B28 postcode districts.
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 timber and alu-clad sliding doors in the West Midlands
Do you fit timber and alu-clad sliding doors in the West Midlands?
Yes. We survey and fit timber and alu-clad sliding doors in West Midlands and across the West Midlands, including Birmingham and Coventry. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
How long do timber sliding doors take to make?
Timber and alu-clad sliding doors typically take 8–10 weeks to make after survey sign-off, longer than metal or uPVC, because each door is joinery-made, factory finished and allowed to cure before delivery. Fitting typically takes 1 day for a two-panel swap and 1–2 days for larger doors. These are typical timescales, confirmed once your order is placed.
Are timber sliding doors energy efficient?
Timber sliding doors are energy efficient because wood insulates naturally, and engineered timber systems typically achieve whole-door U-values comparable with good thermally broken aluminium, depending on the glass. In England, a new or replacement door in an existing home with more than 60% glazing must reach 1.4 W/m²K or better, and the glazing is specified to meet that. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland set their own energy rules.
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.