Frequently Asked Questions

Many customers have questions about our delivery times, pricing, and services as a door supplier. You can read through a few of our most frequently asked questions here. If you have an enquiry not listed, feel free to contact our Manston team or call us at 0800 058 4466.

Our customers have questions about our supply only business here in Manston, Kent. So, we like to supply a section for our most frequently asked questions. However, should you have queries that are not addressed here, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team.

Some of our customers have questions about our supply only business. You can read a few of our frequently asked questions. We offer survey, measuring, and installation guides for our customers in and around Kent so that they can answer technical queries.

You can easily find out when you use our checkout process. Look through our configurations and pricing to find more by buying your bifold doors online today.


Once you read through our installation guide, you’ll be able to understand just how to install our bifold doors. The same goes for our stunning aluminium sliding doors.

No. This means you’ll have to ensure that the aperture you’re fitting is structurally sound before installing your bi folding doors.

Roughly three to four hours, assuming that there are no complications and depending on the size of the door. <br>
As a door supplier, we supply various guides that can help you with your installation. If you’re new to installing patio or bifold doors, we recommend you speak with a professional about measuring your doors.

Yes! However, we strongly recommend that you double check your measurements with a professional if this is the first time you’ve installed either door. As a door supplier, we cannot take responsibility for your installation; however, we offer helpful guides that can show you through the process.

We are based in Manston and can deliver throughout Kent as standard. However, we are happy and willing to go beyond that, for a delivery charge. You would just need to speak with our team to ascertain that cost.

We deliver throughout the UK, but complete the majority of our supply only work in and around Kent. You can speak to our Manston team if we service your area.

No, we are a supply only company who offers our bifold and patio doors to both tradespeople and competent homeowners.

We offer bifold and sliding glass doors, but are always looking to expand on our product range!


At Aluminium Glazing Direct, we can accommodate a wide range of sizing options, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you can’t see the size you’re after on our online store.

We deliver the majority of bifold doors in and around Kent, in places such as Canterbury Margate, Ramsgate, Dover, Folkestone and more. However, we can and do deliver nationally for a fee. If you want to know if we ship to your area, contact us.

It’s easy to find pricing on our website. When you take measurements of your door and add the design elements, you can find prices at checkout.

We are a supply only company that works with tradespeople, installers and DIY homeowners across Manston, Kent and beyond. We do not offer installation services but have a range of support online you can view to assist with the fitting.

Our handy measuring guide can help you find how to measure for your next installation. Typically measuring takes at least nine different measurements: three of height, three of width, and two diagonal measurements to ensure that the aperture is square.

If the measurements are unequal, always list the smallest measurement. If you are a homeowner or self builder, you can call us for questions.

Unfortunately, we cannot take responsibility for inaccurate measurements, so double checking or checking with a professional can help before making your order. Find more here.

Yes. However, we believe that you should be prepared. That’s why we offer our guides that can help walk you through the measuring and installation process. We recommend reading our guides before ordering your doors if you're new to installing sliding doors.

You’ll need to know the measurements before ordering, including ensuring that the door frame is 'plumb' (or perfectly level). You should contact a professional if you don’t feel confident about your measuring.

This particular sliding glass door has a maximum panel weight of 240 Kg. One door system includes two panels, meaning they would be 480 Kg at maximum. You can order your sliding door system to be lighter depending on your needs.

Yes, these external sliding doors do need a bottom track. Make sure to include the frames and thresholds in your measurements for sliding glass doors.

This is a good question and is based on the design of your home or installation space. We typically recommend choosing the handedness of sliding doors based on available space between the garden and the home. Ensure that there is enough space for a typical user to easily move between the interior and exterior of the building.

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