Steel Look Yorkshire

The Fenestration Network Case Studies

Steel Look Windows in Yorkshire | Harrogate Windows & Doors

PROJECT DETAILS

Harrogate, Yorkshire

February 2025

PROPERTY TYPE:

Detached stone property

PRODUCTS USED:

· 29 Alitherm Heritage aluminium steel look windows (RAL 9005 black)

· 2 Visofold heritage-style bifold doors (5m wide, 5 panes, slimline 94mm sightline)

· 2 Alitherm Heritage aluminium doors with glazing bars and low threshold

· Bespoke triangular steel look window

· Floor-to-ceiling fixed picture windows

· All powder coated RAL 9005 matt black

· Building Regulations Compliant throughout.

Steel Look Windows in Yorkshire – Harrogate Case Study

A striking installation of steel look windows in Yorkshire, with matching bifold and patio doors. Combining traditional Yorkshire architecture with modern glazing, this project demonstrates how Alitherm Heritage systems are the UK’s best selling brand of steel-inspired, Art-Deco and industrial style glazing. A timeless look to an elegant Harrogate home.

Alitherm Heritage Windows and Doors

These distinctive and striking steel look windows in Yorkshire use the tried and tested Alitherm Heritage System. Premium-grade aluminium with professionally applied powder coated finish, sophisticated thermal breaks, high-specification safety glass and premium hardware and components all come as standard. Above all, these windows provide as close as is possible aluminium window that looks like steel.

Alitherm Heritage windows and doors are the UK’s best-selling brand successfully replacing old steel windows and providing the iconic industrial and metal inspired style for nearly twenty years.

Black steel look windows for a Harrogate Home

The property features 29 side-hung casement windows, each divided by ultra-slim 25mm glazing bars into a balanced grid of eight panes. Powder coated in the popular RAL 9005 matt black finish, these steel look windows in Yorkshire symmetry and architectural character, while offering the best in modern aluminium window quality, performance, security and lifespan.

To complement the casement design, we also installed floor-to-ceiling fixed picture windows with horizontal glazing bars, as well as a bespoke triangular steel look window in the roof space. Together, these bring more natural light into the home while keeping the exterior consistent with the original stone construction.

Every window is fitted with 28mm insulated glass units, incorporating a soft-coat low-emissivity coating, warm edge spacers and argon gas fill. Trickle vents have been seamlessly integrated into slimline head extensions, ensuring Building Regulations compliance without compromising aesthetics.

Slimline heritage bifold doors

Two 5m wide, five-panel bifold doors were installed at the rear of the property, opening the living space to the gardens. Manufactured from the Visofold heritage-inspired system, these bifolds achieve one of the slimmest sightlines on the market at just 94mm.

Unlike other products that simply apply bars to the glass, the Visofold system replicates the authentic stepped detail of traditional steel doors. The result is a bifold door that feels true to the heritage style while delivering modern performance, security, and effortless operation.

These premium bifold doors complement the window perfectly and come with a convenient traffic door, enabling easy entry and exit without having to fold all the panels back.

Heritage style aluminium doors

At the side and rear, two Alitherm Heritage aluminium doors provide secure and elegant access points. Slimline glazing bars, period lock bodies, low thresholds and trickle vents all contribute to a door that is both faithful to the steel-inspired look and designed to last.

As with the windows and bifolds, all glass units are toughened for safety and high security multipoint locks with key cylinders come as standard.

Why choose Alitherm Heritage?

The Alitherm Heritage system continues to be the UK’s leading choice for steel look windows and doors. With authentic design, advanced thermal performance, and long-term durability, it remains the best alternative to original steel. Matching options such as Smarts Aluspace internal doors further extend the design inside the home.

Overcoming installation challenges

This project was not without challenges. Restricted access to the property and coordinating with multiple trades on site required careful planning and management. At the Fenestration Network, we have a nationwide network of fully trained installers and with numerous similar installations completed, a lot of experience.

Our professional survey and expert product knowledge, combined with precision installation means, this installation of steel look windows in Yorkshire was completed on schedule and to the highest standard, with an excellent result for the homeowner, who was delighted with the overall result.

The Trusted Fenestration Network White Glove Service

Our White Glove Service is our promise to take care of everything for you. From the moment you contact us for a quotation, and choose your windows or doors, we handle the process end-to-end — product advice, survey, installation, and aftercare.

You benefit from the reassurance of national expertise backed by local installers who know your area. Every detail is managed with precision, ensuring your new doors and windows are fitted to the highest standard, fully compliant, and supported long after installation.

It’s a complete service designed to give you confidence, convenience, and total peace of mind.

The Fenestration Network

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Our November 10% discount applies to all orders placed before 30th November 2025, applicable only to quotes produced from 15th October 2025.

We aren't CPS scheme registered ourselves but a lot of our installers are. If you require a CPS sign off please let us know at quoting stage and we can add this in to the quote. If you don't ask us for CPS sign off then it is expected that you will arrange yourselves with building control at your local council.

Caera Mahoney

19:17 05 Dec 25

We were originally going to order our patio doors supply only and get our builders to fit them, but after reading some of the advice from Nick at doorandwindowexperts we realised it was too big a risk for such an important and expensive purchase. Nick recommended Tom at The Fenestration Network and from the very first contact we felt really looked after; no question/query was too much trouble and we received a truly individual service. We opted for the full survey, supply and fit even through it stretched our budget and I'm glad we did. The communication was great, the lead time was reasonable and the fitters were really lovely. We are very happy with our new doors! 😊

Simon Bates

08:46 02 Dec 25

Fantastic service from start to finish Tom was great to deal with along with the Survey meeting the lads before they started to double check everything. The fitting team turned up on time today with the delivery also was almost finished for 11 o’clock very impressive., Considering the size of the units and the Power needed to do this job was very difficult and had to be thought out and planned correctly they nailed it, the trimming and silicone’s skills were second to none . Will look forward to using this business again for any window door installation , large profile glass installation.Etc

tracy wake

17:44 14 Oct 25

Great company to deal with professional and extremely knowledgeable exactly what we as the supplier and the end user (customer) needs

Allan Barker

18:18 10 Oct 25

Fenestration network have supplied and fitted some top class bi-fold doors in our extension project.
A clear payment plan which is in line with all top window/door suppliers
Good communications throughout the process
The company was found with assistance of an online expert who is keen to advise on reliable, expert supply and fit companies at a reasonable price, not expensive like some other companies I visited.
If you have a building project I would recommend Fenestration Network, make contact and speak with Tom.
They will be able to advise on different types of doors depending on your requirements.
I would highly recommend you contact Febestration Network for stunning, top quality, High end doors.

Matthew Hall

16:25 01 Oct 25

I have really enjoyed working with The Fenestration Network. Every job I have been involved in has been exactly as described, with the team always being friendly and professional. When I have been on site to capture footage of properties with new glass and glazing supplied by them, the installations have looked amazing both in person and on camera.

Customers I have spoken to while on site have also told me how impressed they are with the quality of the products and services provided by The Fenestration Network.

From a drone filming and marketing perspective, the aluminium glazing products, windows, doors, and bi-folds have been fantastic. They come in a wide range of colours, which not only gives each home a unique look that perfectly matches and complements the property, but also makes the promotional videos stand out with variety and style.

The Fenestration Network clearly delivers exactly what their customers want, both in quality and in choice.

Paul Craddock

11:37 19 Sep 25

We had windows and doors supplied and fitted by Tom and his team and apart from their prices being very competitive, the quality, look and service was excellent. To add to this, Tom gave us a discount for allowing him to have a drone take pictures which will happen once all the rendering is finished. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you Tom and the team

Robert Knight

10:21 29 Aug 25

I contacted Tom Evans of The Fenestration Network for my recent, significant, aluminium window supply and install project. I found Tom easy to work with and thorough on endeavouring to get everything right before the project started. There was no pressure to rush things, but he was quick to action anything needed. The installation team he used in my area of the country was polite, hard working and personable. Overall, I valued his high personal integrity displayed thoughout the project.

Stuart Wilson

08:10 15 Aug 25

From the first contact with Tom from the Fenestration Network they were very professional and very responsive.. They had been passed our project idea and I gave approximate sizes for bi-fold doors/windows for our outside terrace…

We wanted to fully enclose it, within 48 hours Tom came back to me with a priced quote which was exceptional…. Full detailed drawings of each view suggesting top openers on one side…. My experience has been first class, I have previously been in the Architectural industry for 12 years manufacturing these type of products and was impressed how this company worked.

I agreed the price and within 1 week Tom had arranged for a site survey to finalise the dimensions…. The installation team that Tom used for the survey and installation were very good and very keen to do a fantastic job, the 2 guys (Matt & Gary) couldn’t do enough for us.

The end product was a great addition you our property giving us a fantastic room which we can use all year round.

I would have no reservations in recommending this company for any projects you are planning in the future…

See attached video of the finished project.

Matthew

15:19 13 Aug 25

Excellent from start to finish very professional company to deal with and great products

Bradley Roberts

12:14 08 Jul 25

We used The Fenestration Network for the replacement and installation of all our windows and patio doors as part of our renovations. We ran into some difficulties during the installation but the team were dedicated to getting us back on track! Would recommend to others looking for window and door installers.