Aluminium system
AluK
Mainstream to architectural, used in both residential and commercial fenestration.
Overview
About AluK
AluK is a familiar name in UK aluminium fenestration and works across both the domestic and commercial sides of the market.
For homeowners that breadth is useful: the same systems logic that serves commercial buildings tends to be robust on a house.
Ownership: Aluminium systems company with a long-established UK presence.
Ranges
Ranges within this system
Aluminium windows
Residential window systems.
Doors
Entrance, bifold and sliding options depending on the range.
Specification
What we know — and what we don't
| Material | Thermally broken aluminium |
|---|---|
| Markets served | Residential and commercial fenestration |
| Sightlines | Pending verification* |
| Maximum pane sizes | Pending verification* |
| Published U-value range | Pending verification* |
| Threshold options | Pending verification* |
* We only publish figures such as frame depth, sightlines or U-values once they are confirmed against current manufacturer literature. Ask your installer for the specific figures that apply to the range they have quoted.
Weighing it up
Strengths and considerations
Strengths
- Long UK presence with good technical support
- Residential and commercial capability
- Wide fabricator availability
Considerations
- Range naming can be confusing — always confirm the exact system quoted
- Aluminium pricing sits above PVC-U
Where it fits
Typical applications
- Modern replacement windows
- Mixed residential and commercial projects
Before you sign
Questions to ask your installer
- 01Which AluK system and range is quoted?
- 02What colour finish and warranty apply to it?
The Glazora view
Dependable aluminium. Compare the specific range against the specific range on any rival quotation, not brand against brand.
See how AluK compares directly against another system, or get a quotation based on your own property.