At Direct Trade Windows, we manufacture entrance doors from four of Europe's most respected aluminium system houses. Each system brings distinct advantages — from the architectural grandeur of a pivot entrance to the bespoke design freedom of a fully customisable panel door. Every door we fabricate is thermally broken, PAS 24 security tested, and finished with a marine-grade powder coat in any RAL colour.
Whether you're an architect specifying for a high-end residential project or a homeowner looking for a door that makes a lasting first impression, our range covers every style from contemporary minimalism to heritage-inspired designs.
The Cortizo Millennium Plus Pivot is the standout choice for grand residential entrances. This thermally broken pivot door system supports sash weights up to 400kg, allowing for oversized doors that create a dramatic architectural statement. With 80mm frame depth and U-values from 1.3 W/m²K, it delivers exceptional thermal performance alongside its striking visual impact.
Key features:
Ideal for contemporary new builds, luxury extensions and architectural projects where the entrance needs to make a statement.
The Smart Designer Door range offers one of the widest selections of entrance door styles available in the UK aluminium market. With dozens of pre-configured panel designs — from sleek horizontal grooves to bold geometric patterns — plus a full library of glazing options, the Designer Door lets you create a truly bespoke entrance without the lead time of a fully custom build.
Key features:
The go-to system for homeowners and developers who want design variety with proven Smart Systems engineering behind it.
The Smart Signature range is the premium tier within Smart Systems' entrance door offering. It takes the Designer Door concept further with exclusive panel designs, premium-grade handles, enhanced glazing options and superior finishing details not available in the standard range.
Key features:
The Signature range is for clients who want the highest specification entrance door Smart Systems can offer — ideal for luxury new builds and high-end refurbishments.
Aluprof panel doors bring a Continental European engineering pedigree to our entrance door range. Known for their exceptional build quality and advanced thermal performance, Aluprof systems are the specification of choice for projects requiring compliance with stringent building regulations or Secured by Design accreditation.
Key features:
Ideal for projects where compliance, fire rating or police-approved security are non-negotiable requirements.
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Modern steel look bifold doors enhancing home aesthetics and functionality.
Bifold doors with a sleek steel finish for modern home design. Perfect for creating seamless indoor-.
Bifold doors with a sleek steel finish for modern home design.
Modern steel look bifold doors enhancing contemporary home aesthetics.
Bifold doors with a sleek steel finish for modern home design. Perfect for creating seamless indoor-.
Bifold doors with a sleek steel finish for modern home design. Perfect for creating seamless indoor-.
Stylish steel-look bifold doors for modern home design.
Bifold doors with a sleek steel finish for modern home design.
Bifold doors with a sleek steel finish for modern home design.
Bifold doors with a sleek steel finish for modern home design.
Modern steel look bifold doors opening to a bright outdoor space.
Bifold doors with a sleek steel finish, ideal for contemporary interiors and outdoor transitions.
Bifold doors with a steel finish, offering sleek design and durability for contemporary interiors.
Aluminium bifold doors with a steel finish, offering sleek aesthetics and seamless indoor-outdoor tr.
Modern steel look bifold doors opening to outdoor space, enhancing natural light and style.
Modern steel look bifold doors opening to outdoor space, enhancing natural light and style.
Glass
A sleek, modern steel-look window with a minimalist frame design.
Steel look window with black frame for contemporary doors and bifolds.
Steel look window with black frame for contemporary doors and bifolds.
Modern steel-look window with sleek black frame and clear glass.
Steel look window with sleek black frame for modern doors and bifolds.
Modern steel-look window with black frame for stylish doors and bifolds.
Modern steel look window with black frame and clear glass panel.
Steel Look Window with Black Frame for contemporary doors and bifolds.
Hardware
Modern aluminium bifold door handle with sleek chrome finish.
Door handle for aluminium bifold doors, black finish, modern design, and secure lock mechanism.
Door handle for aluminium bifold doors with sleek silver finish, providing easy access and contempor.
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Explore our stunning range of designer front doors, featuring modern finishes, glass designs, and a selection of colours. From composite doors to GRP options with sidelights, our interactive door builder helps you create the perfect entrance. Choose from various door styles and frame colours to complement your home's look and boost functionality.
Design Your Dream Door
Aluminium entrance doors offer superior strength-to-weight ratio, zero maintenance, and a design lifespan of 30+ years without warping, rotting or fading. Unlike timber, they never need repainting. Unlike composite, they offer genuinely slim sightlines and larger panel sizes. Our thermally broken systems match or exceed the thermal performance of timber alternatives.
Absolutely. Every entrance door we fabricate is made to order. You can choose from any RAL colour, a wide range of panel designs, glass options (obscure, clear, decorative, frosted), hardware finishes, and configurations including sidelights and toplights. The Smart Designer range alone offers dozens of pre-designed panels, or we can work with you on a fully bespoke design.
Our doors are finished with marine-grade powder coating and come with a 25-year paint guarantee, making them exceptionally resistant to corrosion and fading, even in challenging coastal conditions.
All our entrance doors are PAS 24 security tested as standard, with multi-point locking systems and anti-bump, anti-pick cylinder locks. Aluprof systems are also available with Secured by Design accreditation for projects requiring police-approved security certification.
Yes. A high-quality aluminium entrance door is one of the most impactful home improvements for kerb appeal and perceived value. Estate agents consistently cite front doors as a key factor in first impressions. Our doors combine premium aesthetics with genuine security and thermal performance credentials that add measurable value.
Aluminium is infinitely recyclable without any loss of quality, making it one of the most sustainable building materials available. Our systems use thermally broken profiles that deliver excellent energy efficiency, and the long lifespan of aluminium (30+ years) means fewer replacement cycles compared to timber or uPVC alternatives.
