Aluminium Shopfronts

Name: ShopFront Installers — Aluminium Shopfronts
Address: Unit 1-4, Hems Crescent, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 5DG, GB
Telephone: 0800 886 341
Price range: ££

The retail trade's workhorse — installed properly

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Aluminium Shopfronts — installed by specialists, not generalists

Aluminium is the most popular shopfront material on the UK high street, and for good reason: it's strong, light, weatherproof, recyclable, and finishes in any colour to a paint film that lasts decades. The trick is in the install.

We've been fitting aluminium shopfronts since 1999 and we've seen every way it can go wrong: frames out of plumb, weep-holes blocked with sealant, gaskets pinched at the corners, thresholds set proud of the floor. Our team avoids all of them because every fitter trained with us from scratch.

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Systems we install

Aluminium Shopfronts — system options

Smart's Alitherm

Thermally broken aluminium for shopfront and door applications.

Comar 5P.i / 6P.i

Polyamide thermally broken systems with proven UK weather track record.

Senior PURe

Award-winning thermally broken aluminium with patented foam-injected polyamide thermal break.

Single and Double Doors

Heavy-duty butt or pivot hinges, magnetic thresholds, multi-point locking.

Technical specification

What goes into a proper install

Profile finish	Polyester powder coat to any RAL or BS colour.
Glazing	Toughened, laminated, double-glazed sealed units, anti-bandit, decorative.
U-values	1.4 W/m²K achievable on thermally broken systems.
Door hardware	Adams Rite, Briton, GEZE locking.
Sealing	Black or grey EPDM gaskets, low-modulus neutral-cure silicone.
Warranty	10 years frame integrity, 5 years sealed glazing units.

S&K

Backed by S&K Group Holdings Limited

A trading division of S&K Glazing Limited (Co. 14088194)

ShopFront Installers is the dedicated installation arm of S&K Glazing. Registered at Unit 1, Hems Crescent, Great Barr, Birmingham, England, B43 5DG. VAT GB 481 9808 49. £10m PI insured, CHAS and Constructionline Gold accredited. Sister brands include shop-fronts.com and store-fronts.uk.

Frequently asked

Aluminium Shopfronts install — FAQs

How much does an aluminium shopfront cost to install?

A typical 4m wide single-door retail shopfront runs £4,500–£8,500 fitted. We provide fixed itemised quotes after a free site survey.

How long does aluminium shopfront installation take?

Survey takes 1 hour. Fabrication lead time 2–4 weeks. Installation is typically 1–2 days, often overnight to avoid disrupting trade.

What's the difference between Smart's, Comar, and Senior aluminium systems?

All three are major UK suppliers. Smart's Alitherm is widely used. Comar has the longest UK weather track record. Senior PURe has the best U-values.

Do aluminium shopfronts come with a warranty?

10 years on aluminium frame integrity, 5 years on sealed glazing units. All warranties direct with the trading entity.

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