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What Are Crittall Doors?
Crittall doors and windows are an iconic piece of British architecture, characterised by the grid pattern created by their galvanised steel frames. Pioneered by Francis Henry Crittall in the late 19th century, Crittall-style doors and windows were adopted by Art Deco and other architectural movements in the early 20th century, spreading to commercial buildings in Europe and around the world.
While Crittall doors appear internally and externally to evoke these bygone architectural styles, their framework of thin steel bars reinforces the glass set within them, while providing optimal visibility into the property. Paired with contemporary advancements, such as toughened glass and double-glazing, Crittall-style doors can significantly improve the security and energy efficiency of your property, all while lending it some classic charm.
Benefits of Crittall Doors
From their durable designs to their ability to dampen noises from urban areas, Crittall doors can offer numerous benefits to commercial properties aside from their aesthetic appeal. These include:
Traditional appearance
Whether you are trying to emulate Art Deco or complement the architecture of your building, Crittall-style doors allow you to lend some authenticity to the shop front without compromising its safety or security.
Increased security
The galvanised steel frames that form the grid pattern on our Crittall doors create a robust framework that is resistant to blunt force caused by vandals or burglary attempts. Paired with quality glazing and multipoint locking systems, our Crittall doors are as effective at deterring would-be thieves as they are at attracting customers.
Increased visibility
The thin steel bars that frame our Crittall doors offer slim sightlines, making it possible to view the inside of your property with minimal obstruction.
Weather resistance
The construction of our Crittall doors creates an airtight seal between the glass and the steel frames, preventing any wind, water or frost from entering your property.
Thermal insulation
By double-glazing the glass used in our Crittall doors, we can effectively insulate the heat produced by natural light, lowering the cost of your central heating and improving your energy efficiency.
Noise reduction
The glazing similarly provides acoustic insulation for your property, such that you can reduce the noise from traffic in city centres and heavy goods vehicles in industrial estates.
Customisability
While Crittall doors traditionally feature black steel bars, by powder-coating your frames during the fabrication process, we can produce your doors in any colour from the RAL chart.
How Do Crittall Doors Compare to Aluminium Doors?
While London Shop Fronts supplies and installs aluminium doors with various options for functional and aesthetic customisation, none can compare with the durability of our Crittall doors. Their steel frames are three times stronger than aluminium, while the intersecting grid pattern further increases the structural integrity of our Crittall doors, making them even more resistant to blunt force and the most extreme weather conditions.
The slim sightlines of Crittall-style door frames typically facilitate a greater surface area for glazing than with aluminium doors, making them more appealing for businesses where visibility is key. While the maintenance on aluminium frames is minimal, steel frames require even less upkeep and can retain their aesthetic appeal with virtually no cleaning.
Crittall Doors from London Shop Fronts
Over the last three decades, London Shop Front has had the pleasure of providing Crittall doors and other enhancements to some of the most prominent brands on the British high street, as well as many independent businesses. By manufacturing our doors, windows and glass from our factory right here in the UK, we have been able to produce premium Crittall-style doors at affordable prices, all while outpacing most of our competitors.
After expressing interest in our services, our surveyors will visit your property to take measurements and discuss any of your specific requirements. These details will then be used by our fabrication team to produce your Crittall doors, colouring and customising them to your liking. Once they have been completed, your Crittall doors will be installed by our team of CHAS-Approved contractors, who will remain on your property to ensure they are functioning properly and integrated with your existing security system.
For more details about our installation service, or for an obligation-free quote on Crittall doors for your commercial property, please get in touch with us today or complete the form below to elevate your business with London Shop Fronts.