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Our Frequently Asked Questions

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Our windows and doors are rigorously quality controlled until they receive our trademark tick of approval. For manufacturing and design of aluminium windows & doors for trade, we're your go-to choice!

Below we have answered some of your frequently asked questions which will hopefully clear up any doubts or questions you may have about either our aluminium products and our services, as well as Alimax as a company.

If you have a question about our services or products that is not covered, do not hesitate to contact us on 01425 205465 and our team would be happy to help.

 

We supply aluminium windows and doors - including rooftop lights, in a wide range of colours and sizes to suit your bespoke needs whilst maintaining maximum quality on all our products.

No. Our performance is precise enabling project planning of following trades to flow uninterrupted. We are big enough to cope and yet small enough to care - and that is the reason we don’t cover the whole of the UK and keep our business in the South. We believe this is the only way to properly serve. 

All of our products are manufactured on site and are totally bespoke, so we are not limited to maximum or minimum door width specifications.

We offer virtually every colour and finish for all our products. From contemporary urban homes to traditional Cotswold cottages, we have the perfect colour to suit every project in any location - for more information on our colour options visit our colours page here.

Yes - from possibility to reality – we are equipped with the knowledge and skills to inspire and encapsulate all ideas, with over 100 years of combined, professional experience within the industry.

We offer 5-day Industry leading lead times on prime product lines.

Yes. You don't need to worry about collecting your new door; we will deliver directly to you on site. This is also the case for tradespeople - we will deliver to the project location on your behalf.
To place an order or find out further information about our aluminium bifold doors, don't hesitate to contact our friendly team - we are happy to help.

Our windows achieve the highest A rating for thermal performance.

Yes we do - unlike most other suppliers, we have a showroom in which you can view examples of our extensive range of our aluminium products for yourself. We welcome both tradesmen and their clients to our showroom, as well as residential customers.
For more information, contact our team on 01425 205465.

Aluminium fabrication is about cutting, shaping, and assembling aluminium. It produces items like commercial doors, screens, and curtain walling. At Alimax, these systems are manufactured in-house for precision and quality.
Each project can be fully bespoke to suit architectural requirements. Learn more about our Bespoke Aluminium Windows for Trade and Commercial builds.

We supply flat and lantern rooflight systems, also know as our Flat MAX and LuMAX ranges - you can learn more about our rooflights here.

Yes we do, you can view our manufacturing and showroom gallery reel by navigating to our gallery page.

For more information about our aluminium products or our service, please don’t hesitate to get in touch today on 01425 205465

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