Sliding Folding

They have arrived at long last.

Back in 2008 we ordered the aluminium framed glazing and sliding/folding doors for the kitchen/diner. They finally arrived and were installed yesterday. I've only had chance to make a quick site visit today, but they look good.

We considered going for a timber system for these windows as well, but decided that aluminium was the most economic even if it isn't quite as sustainable due to the energy used in aluminium processing. At least the frames will be fully recyclable at the end of their useful life, which ought to be a lot longer than that of timber.

Hopefully we'll now get some decent summers, unlike the last two, where it'll be worthwhile being able to open up the side of the house for 'outside-in' living.