Aluminium Windows · Ludlow

Aluminium Windows in Ludlow,Slim Sightlines, Maximum Glass,Engineered for Three Decades.

Thermally-broken aluminium frames in 70mm profiles - A-rated, RAL-finished, and built to outlast UPVC by a decade. Slim, sharp, contemporary, fitted clean.

Smart Systems and Senior Architectural authorised installer · PAS 24 tested · 10-year guarantee.

8+
Years installing
600+
Homes completed
10yr
Insurance-backed
£5m PL
Fully insured
Quotes
Free written
Service Overview

Aluminium Windows - explained without the sales script.

Aluminium windows are the modern answer to the slim-sightline question that timber used to own. Sharp lines, large glass panes, RAL-finished frames that hold colour for thirty years.

What it is
We supply and install thermally-broken aluminium windows in casement, tilt-and-turn, fixed-pane, sliding-sash and bay configurations. Frames are powder-coated in any RAL colour, with double or triple-glazed sealed units.
Who it's for
Homeowners renovating contemporary properties, anyone specifying the front elevation of an architect-designed extension, conservation-area residents who need slim sightlines without timber maintenance, and self-builders prioritising thermal performance.
When you need it
Specify aluminium when sightline slimness matters (a 70mm aluminium frame holds the same glass area as a 110mm UPVC), when the elevation is contemporary, or when you want a 30+ year service life with minimal maintenance.
Why professional matters
Aluminium frames cost 30–60% more than UPVC up front, but deliver thinner sightlines, larger pane sizes, sharper colour finishes and a longer service life. On a 25-year horizon, aluminium is often the cheaper investment per year of use.
What Happens If You Wait

The real cost of leaving it
another winter.

Aluminium done badly is worse than UPVC done well. Three failures dominate the cheap end of the market.

Non-thermally-broken frames

Older or budget aluminium runs cold and condenses water continuously in winter. Modern thermal breaks eliminate this - but only if the frame system is correctly specified.

Poor powder-coating

Sub-grade powder coat fades and chalks within 8–10 years on south-facing elevations. AkzoNobel and Syntha Pulvin coatings hold colour for 25+ years.

Cheap gaskets perish

Low-grade EPDM seals harden and crack within five years, allowing draughts and water ingress. Quality systems use TPE seals rated for 30 years.

Stock-glass underspecification

Some installers fit 24mm sealed units to save money - but then the window only achieves a C rating. A-rated specification needs 28mm with low-E coating and argon fill.

Common Mistakes We Fix
  • Choosing aluminium for its look and pairing it with budget glass that undermines the spec.
  • Ordering chunky frames in a 1930s house where slim heritage UPVC would have suited better.
  • Skipping the trickle vent and then failing ventilation compliance.
  • Picking dark RAL colours on south-facing elevations without confirming the powder-coat warranty covers thermal cycling.
How We Work

A five-step process you can
actually plan around.

  1. 01

    On-site survey

    We measure each opening, photograph the elevation, discuss RAL colour, opening configuration, glass spec and any structural reveals.

  2. 02

    Fixed written quote

    You receive: frame profile, RAL finish, glass spec, hardware, fitting and waste - itemised, with FENSA registration included.

  3. 03

    Manufacture

    UK manufacture from Smart Systems or Senior Architectural in 5–7 weeks. Specialist colours add 1–2 weeks.

  4. 04

    Installation

    Most full-house aluminium installs run 3–5 days. Room-by-room, sealed and finished as we go, FENSA-certified on completion.

  5. 05

    Sign-off & guarantee

    Every opener tested, every gasket inspected, 10-year insurance-backed guarantee registered, FENSA certificate lodged within 30 days.

Why It's Worth Doing Right

Specific benefits.
No vague claims.

70mm sightlines

Maximum glass area for the opening size - significantly more daylight than UPVC equivalents.

Any RAL colour

Powder-coated to any RAL - anthracite grey, jet black, oxide red, custom matched to existing joinery.

30+ year service life

Aluminium doesn't warp, swell, rot or fade in the way timber or budget UPVC can.

A-rated thermal

Thermally-broken frames with 28mm or 44mm sealed units deliver A-rated WERs and U-values from 1.2 W/m²K.

Large pane sizes

Aluminium handles single panes up to 3m² - picture windows that would be impossible in UPVC.

Crisp architectural lines

Square edges, slim mullions and no welded corners - the right look for contemporary properties.

Specification in Detail

The technical detail
most installers skip.

Aluminium windows is a category covering five major frame systems and a hundred specification permutations. The right answer depends on the elevation, the planning context and the budget.

Profile systems we install

Smart Alitherm 300 for slim residential frames, Smart Alitherm 600 for high-rise and exposed elevations, Senior PURe SLX for ultra-thermal performance (Passivhaus compatible), and Senior Ali VU for heritage-look slim sightlines on conservation properties.

Frame finishes

Any standard RAL colour as powder coat (AkzoNobel Interpon D2525), dual colour available (one finish inside, another outside), anodised finishes for bronze and champagne metallic looks, and textured 'Sablé' finishes for matt architectural projects.

Opening styles

Casement (top or side-hung), tilt-and-turn for upper floors and easy cleaning, vertical sliding sash for heritage and Edwardian properties, French casement pairs, fixed picture windows for maximum daylight, and structural bay window assemblies.

Glass and thermal options

Standard 28mm low-E argon-filled double-glazed sealed units achieve A-rated WERs and 1.2 W/m²K. Triple-glazed 44mm units achieve A++ ratings and 0.8 W/m²K - typically specified on Passivhaus and self-build projects. Acoustic-laminated glass available for road-facing elevations.

Where aluminium beats UPVC

Slim sightlines (70mm vs 110mm), larger pane sizes (3m² vs 1.5m² practical max), sharper colour finish (powder coat vs printed foil), longer service life (30+ years vs 25 years), and a more architectural finish. Aluminium loses on initial cost (typically 40–80% more than equivalent UPVC) - which is why a like-for-like decision depends on the property and the budget horizon.

Common Questions

Straight answers,
before you commit.

If a question's missing, ring us - five minutes on the phone beats a brochure every time.

Aluminium windows typically run £700–£1,200 per opening fitted, depending on size, configuration and glass spec. A typical 3-bed semi runs £8,500–£14,000 for a full-house replacement.
Your Next Step

Get a fixed written quote for your aluminium window this week.

Free survey, no deposit on the day, no high-pressure sales script. We measure, advise honestly on the right specification and email a fixed price.

Insurance-backed 10-year guarantee
Fully insured · £5m public liability
600+ homes completed across the Marches
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