Slimline sliding doors are sought after and on-trend right now. The minimal look, with reduced visible aluminium, makes these types of patio doors ideal for new extensions. Besides new builds, you can even use slimline sliding doors as a replacement for your dated patio door. There are manufacturing and design differences between this latest generation…
Consumer information helping you buy windows and doors
Here you can read our advice articles about buying new windows and doors for your home or new extension. You can also find information about specific products, buying guides and to help you with your research.
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A guide to Buying aluminium windows
When it comes to buying aluminium windows, it’s easy to assume that these are only for contemporary houses or new extensions. Or they may not necessarily suit your home or your budget. We’ve put together some advice, tips and information about the various aluminium windows available. Advice for buying aluminium windows better Your choice of…
FGC an Origin Premium Partner
FGC Bespoke Aluminium have been an Origin Premium Partner since 2019, meaning an even better service providing the market leading range of Origin bifolding doors, sliding doors and windows for your home. Our accreditation as a premium Origin installer also coincides with our move to larger factory premises and improved showroom and customer facilities. We…
Understanding the sliding door flush threshold
If you’re thinking about replacing your dated patio doors or starting to plan a new extension, sliding patio doors are a great solution. Large glass panels, smooth sliding, slim sightlines and lots of light are just some of their advantages. They also come with the desirable sliding door flush threshold. What do you do when…
What is best, bifolding or sliding doors?
When extending your home, a large patio door, is high on your list, bringing lots of daylight into your new kitchen or living room and open plan area. Both bifolding or sliding doors provide security, weather protection and lots of advantages, but they look and work differently. We give you our tips and advice to…
Buying steel-replacement windows
The steel-replacement and steel-look windows are very on-trend with homeowners giving an Art-Deco, Heritage or Contemporary look in the home. Steel windows and doors such as Crittall® remain the authentic product but with at a high price for many home improvement projects. With steel-look aluminium windows, there are some excellent solutions designed to replicate the…
Origin sliding doors in Kent
Our installation of new Origin sliding doors in Kent fitted to a modern detached property. Also fitted on this project are the advanced Origin flush casement aluminium windows. Contemporary grey Origin sliding doors in Bexley, Kent A modern family home in Kent, with a new extension to the rear, features two sets of Origin contemporary…
Buying steel-replacement doors
The steel-look door is one of the most popular home improvement projects today. These distinctive single or double doors and French doors with sidelights are popular as exterior doors out to your garden and even inside the home as stylish room dividers. Our guide on buying steel-replacement doors tells you everything you need to know…
FGC Bespoke Aluminium Open for Business
With the Coranavirus/Covid-19 in the headlines, we would like to offer our customers our reassurance that we are taking all the measures we can to minimise the risk of infection at our premises, protecting you and our staff. 1. We are taking extra measures with enhanced cleaning, including wiping down our showroom samples after every…
Buying aluminium French Doors
When buying aluminium French doors for the home, it’s easy to assume these are only available as PVCu doors or, in aluminium as double doors only. With the latest generation of aluminium doors, you have many different ways of adding a new French door in your home with different functionality to common perceptions about this…
Where to find FGC Bespoke Products in 2023
FGC operates from our Kent Factory and Showroom. We are also prominent across the UK at major Home Improvement and Property Exhibitions. Getting to Our Factory: Unit 6, Ballard Business Park, Cuxton Road, Strood, Kent ME2 2NY Please note this is a working factory and appointments are required Directions by Car from M2 Motorway Exit…
Choosing the best doors and windows
When it comes to choosing the best doors and windows for your home, understanding the material as well as the brand is just as important as how your new glazing looks. We explain why aluminium should be the material of choice for your home improvement project and the benefits you get. It has to be…
