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Aluminium
Shop Fronts

Create a
welcoming feeling

If you create a good, welcoming feeling, then your customer is more likely to feel good about doing business with you and remember, first impressions are often the strongest. So it makes sense to put a lot of thought and time into how you will make that impression using aluminium shop fronts.

When planning and making a decision about how you will present your business to the public, aluminium shop fronts should be something to consider. Aluminium has many advantages over other materials. It is extremely versatile, lightweight and strong. The ways it can be fabricated are limited only by your imagination. 

HELPING YOU CREATE A LASTING IMPRESSION

Few considerations are as important as the design and look of your shop front. As the very first impression your potential customers will have, our aluminium shop fronts and aluminium doors are the beginning of the relationship they are about to enter with your business.

TAILOR MADE ALUMINIUM SHOP FRONTS

Its versatility lies in the fact that it can be cut and shaped to fit virtually any configuration your shop front design might present. This means it is not only great for installing aluminium shop doors or Curtain Walling as part of a new construction, but also ideal for retrofitting where angles may not be perfectly square, or there are odd shaped areas that need to be fitted. It can be anodized into different colours, powder coated, or painted to match any finish or design scheme.

Even though it weighs very little, aluminium is strong and durable and will last a long time. It is virtually maintenance free and is effective across a range of geographical regions and climatic conditions. It stands up to the elements like rain, sleet, ice and snow. Its strength lends itself to increased security for your storefront, thwarting would be thieves.

It is common to use aluminium as a frame for glass, but it can be used to frame panels made of other materials just as well. It is perfect to frame automatic doors of any kind since they get heavy use and aluminium can stand up to the traffic. Aluminium works equally as well when used to frame manual swing doors.

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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

strong, versitile and durable

looks smart and professional

fitted and made by our experts

THE Eco FRIENDLY CHOICE

Aluminium is recyclable, making it a good choice if you and your business are concerned about the environment. Most aluminium in fact already contains a high percentage of recycled metal, but this does not detract in any way from its strength, durability, or versatility.

THE COMPLETE SERVICE

DRS can assist you with any phase of design or construction that you are in concerning your shop front. Our expert teams will conduct a site survey to assess your current situation. From that study, we will consult with you to come up with a design concept that fits your needs. Drawings will be rendered and approved by you. Then, our engineering team gets involved. They will receive the drawings and finalize the design using our state of the art computer aided design (CAD) software. From there, we will expertly manufacture and fabricate the components of your project in our very own production facility using the latest machinery. Finally our professional installers will install your shop front to your satisfaction.

Facts & Questions

Aluminium shopfronts are structures made of aluminium framing systems that serve as the entryway or frontage of commercial establishments, such as shops, buildings, and offices.

Aluminium shopfronts are popular in the UK due to their durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. They offer excellent strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to corrosion, and can be customised to fit various design requirements.

Yes, aluminium shopfronts can be tailored to suit different business needs. They come in a variety of designs, finishes, colours, and glazing options, allowing businesses to create a unique and branded shop front that aligns with their identity.

Yes, aluminium shopfronts can be designed to be energy efficient. By incorporating thermal breaks and efficient glazing, they can help to minimise heat transfer and reduce energy consumption, contributing to improved insulation and lower energy costs.

Yes, aluminium shopfronts can be highly secure. They can be fitted with reinforced profiles, laminated or toughened glass, and advanced locking systems to deter break-ins and ensure the safety of the premises and its contents.

Yes, aluminium shopfronts require some regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance and appearance. This may include cleaning, lubrication of moving parts, inspection of hardware and glass.

Aluminium shopfronts offer numerous benefits. They provide a modern and professional appearance, offer durability and longevity, are low maintenance, provide enhanced security features, and can contribute to energy efficiency through proper insulation / Glass.

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