Transforming Homes With Timber Aluminium Windows and Doors In South Wales
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Choosing the right composite windows and doors for your home
Picking the best Window and Door package for your home can be a daunting task. You want to ensure that the product design is right for your renovation or new build project. We boast 3 different composite, timber-aluminium windows and doors to view in our showroom, Velfac, Rationel and Internorm.
Picking the best Window and Door package for your home can be a daunting task. You want to ensure that the product design is right for your renovation or new build project. We boast 3 different composite, timber-aluminium windows and doors including, Velfac, Rationel and Internorm.
What are the key differences?
| Feature | Rationel | VELFAC | Internorm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material / Construction | All-timber and composite (timber with aluminium cladding) | Composite: aluminium exterior with pine interior | Composite: aluminium exterior with timber interior; can be integrated with uPVC–aluminium windows |
| Design Style | Scandinavian, contemporary and traditional; bespoke designs | Sleek, modern, slim frames; maximises glass area | Versatile: warm timber interior with modern aluminium exterior; styles include Studio, Pure, Home Soft and Ambiente; flush or slim profiles |
| Customisation Options | Wide range of colours, styles and glazing options | Focus on frame design and glass area | Extensive: timber finishes (spruce, larch, oak, ash, walnut), aluminium colours (RAL), mix-and-match styles |
| Energy Efficiency | High thermal performance; double or triple glazing | High energy performance; designed to minimise heat loss | Very high; triple glazing and foam insulation; some models achieve Passive House standards; U-values as low as 0.62 W/(m²K) |
| Durability & Maintenance | Aluminium cladding for low maintenance on some models | Aluminium exterior for long-lasting durability | Aluminium exterior protects timber; minimal maintenance required |
| Glazing Options | Double and triple glazing | Double or triple glazing; focus on maximising natural light | Triple glazing as standard; optional I-tec glazing for enhanced insulation and security |
| Security | Multi-point locking, laminated glass, robust ironmongery | Multi-point locking (six-point for doors), internal glazing beads, robust aluminium frames, approved security hardware | Standard security features; optional I-tec glazing for additional protection |
| Certified Standards | Part Q, Secured by Design (SBD), PAS 24 | Part Q, Secured by Design (SBD), PAS 24 | Part Q, Secured by Design (SBD), PAS 24 |
| Aesthetic Appeal | Sleek Scandinavian design | Modern, slim-framed appearance | Combination of warm timber interior and sleek aluminium exterior; highly customisable |
| Applications | New builds and renovations; suitable for a range of architectural styles | New builds and renovations; suited to both traditional and modern buildings | New builds, renovations, barn conversions and grand designs; can integrate with uPVC–aluminium windows |
| Notable Systems / Products | AURAPLUS, FORMAPLUS | VELFAC 200 Energy, VELFAC Ribo Doors | HF 410 (flush Studio), HF 510 (slim sightlines), HF 520 (flush with I-tec glazing) |
Visit Our Showroom to Experience the Products
Our large window and door showroom is located in the Cwmdu Industrial Estate, Swansea – just a short drive from Cardiff and easily accessible from across South Wales and West Wales.
Here, you can see and feel a wide range of high-quality products from leading brands including Rationel, VELFAC, and Internorm. Whether you are in Swansea, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Pembrokeshire, or anywhere in South Wales, visiting our showroom gives you the chance to explore real installations, compare styles, and experience the quality of our timber, aluminium, and composite windows and doors before making your choice.
Our knowledgeable team is on hand to offer advice, answer your questions, and help you find the perfect solution for your home.
