The Sustainability Benefits of Installing Alitherm 400 Doors

The Sustainability Benefits of Installing Alitherm 400 Doors

Sustainability is more important than ever. It’s no longer an option you can choose to protect or neglect, but an essential factor of today’s construction and refurbishment landscape.

Choosing the right doors can make a significant difference in energy consumption and have a profoundly positive impact on a building’s and business’s carbon output and overall environmental footprint.

Alitherm 400 Doors deliver both the visual appeal and functionality demanded by architects, specifiers and building owners, all while being sustainable and doing their part to help the planet.

Energy Efficiency

Any good door will support sustainability by reducing heat loss, and, in turn, lowering the demand for heating or cooling. Our Alitherm 400 Doors do this expertly. They incorporate a polyamide thermal break into their design, between the inner and outer profile, to significantly reduce thermal transmittance and improve U-value.

By improving the thermal performance of a property’s doors, the space inside will benefit from more than just reduced heating usage. Occupants can expect improved comfort and fewer cold spots as the building becomes more efficient in dealing with external temperature fluctuations.

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Long Lifespan & Low Maintenance

Efficiency in doors means nothing if they aren’t durable. Doors can dwindle in performance quickly if they’re created with low-quality materials or poor manufacturing practices.

The longer they last, the less maintenance they require, and they perform at their best for much longer, meaning less frequent replacements. This means that fewer earthly resources are used and less waste is generated.

Alitherm 400 Doors are made with aluminium, which is as strong as it is lightweight, and is highly resistant to warping, corrosion or rot – qualities that cannot be said for common alternatives like uPVC or timber.

Our profiles are powder-coated to finish and manufactured to withstand even the harshest weather conditions that you’ll have become accustomed to living in the United Kingdom, meaning they look the part for many years to come.

Recyclability

Sustainability is important beyond the operational life of a product and extends into what can be done with it in its afterlife. Aluminium is one of the most recyclable materials on the planet and can be reused for new products without any real loss of quality, time and time again.

This, of course, makes our Alitherm 400 Doors very sustainable and ensures they’re not sent straight to landfill at their perceived end of life. Instead, their recyclability and strength see them benefit the environment through their reuse.

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Alitherm 400: The Sustainable Solution

The Alitherm 400 Door system from Smart and BDC is the perfect solution for eco-friendly, sustainability-conscious businesses. It delivers on all fronts, with no compromise on performance or durability in its earth-friendly design and manufacturing. If you’d like to find out more about BDC Aluminium’s eco-friendly Alitherm 400 doors, you can click here!

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January is the perfect time to get ahead of the year’s projects. It’s strategic, as it allows forward-thinking businesses to put plans in place for important glazing upgrades, like bifold doors. While some may view bifolds purely as seasonal products, they provide benefits all year round.  BDC Aluminium’s Smart Visofold doors are engineered, trade-focused systems perfect for early-year installation. Beating the Spring Rush for External Renovations Spring is the peak season in the development sector. Installer availability is tight, and lead times on purchases are often extended. Demand increases significantly in preparation for summer installations, placing greater pressure on schedules and lead times. Planning installation for January allows for better scheduling with surveyors/install teams, reduces the risk of seasonal delays, and provides a smoother process for larger projects. How Smart Visofold Bifolds Keep the Cold Out The Visofold 1000 Slim maximises glazed areas, thanks to its ultra-slim sightlines. This is achieved while maintaining strength and thermal performance, with no compromise on performance. They’re weather-tested to BS 6375 Part 1;2009, and security tested to PAS 24, demonstrating their reliable performance and their compliance with building regulations. Available in over 200 RAL colours and finishes, with the capability for dual-colour options (different finishes on either side of the door), our Visofold 1000 Slim supports bespoke architectural requirements. The Smart Visofold 6000 features some of the slimmest sightlines on the market at 94mm, delivering expansive glazed openings and larger views. They’re perfect for larger or feature openings, where creating visual impact and strong performance are priorities. Their contemporary profiles make the 6000 suitable for both classic and modern buildings – helping installers satisfy a broad range of specifications. Strong weather sealing and precision engineering of each system make them suitable for installation all year round and perform even in the colder months. For us, a trade account with BDC Aluminium is a partnership – not just a price list. In partnering with BDC, you’ll benefit from priority service during busy periods, and our competitive pricing will protect margins Repeat ordering is streamlined – making it quicker and more straightforward when ordering systems you’ve purchased from us before. We provide end-to-end support, taking care of you from quotation to delivery. We’re proud to offer expert support for our trade partners, and we pride ourselves on our technical expertise. Start Your 2026 Right with BDC Bifold Doors Early planning and installation reduce the risk of seasonal disruption and improve delivery certainty throughout the year. Start your 2026 off right by partnering with BDC

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