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Installing, maintaining, and repairing stylish aluminium shop fronts.

At Royal Industrial Doors, we design and install aluminium shop fronts, that combine contemporary aesthetics, with practical performance for retail and hospitality premises. They have slim, thermally efficient frames, maximising glazing and natural light, while the robust construction improves security and reduces maintenance. Powder coated colours provide lasting protection and simple upkeep, as well as the ability to align colours to your site brand. Professional installation ensures correct alignment, seals, and weatherproofing for long service life. We also offer aftercare, including servicing and rapid repairs to keep entrances working. An aluminium shop front enhances kerb appeal, improving customer flow.

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Aluminium shop front installation on a retail unit

The advantages of aluminium shop fronts

Aluminium shop fronts give retailers a practical, stylish upgrade, combining durability, low maintenance and design flexibility to support trading and reducing long term costs. Robust aluminium resists corrosion, warping, and weather damage so frames and finishes maintain their appearance, with minimal upkeep. Slim, thermally broken profiles, maximise glazing and natural light, while still improving the energy efficiency by reducing heat loss and stabilising internal temperatures. Security is strong thanks to reinforced frames, high performance glazing, and discreet locking, deterring vandalism and forced entry. The material is highly customisable, in colour and configuration, so you can match branding, or planning requirements. Aluminium makes these shop fronts an eco-friendly choice for sustainability minded businesses. Our professional manufacture and installation guarantee correct seals, and we offer ongoing servicing and rapid repairs to protect performance.

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We Have Worked With

Aston Martin AMR
GKN Aerospace
BMW
Rydon
University of Bedfordshire
Cranfield University
Northampthonshire County Council
Aston Martin AMR
GKN Aerospace
BMW
Rydon
University of Bedfordshire
Cranfield University
Northampthonshire County Council

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Installing your aluminium shop front

At Royal Industrial Doors, we manage the full installation of aluminium shop fronts, from the initial survey to the final handover, ensuring a seamless result, tailored to your site and needs. We begin with a free site survey, this allows us to confirm dimensions, glazing preferences, and planning constraints, the next step is manufacturing bespoke frames with thermal breaks, and powder coated finishes, to match your specifications. On site, our team prepares the opening sets, the fast fit frame, secures glazing, and fits seals thresholds, and ironmongery before weatherproofing and precise adjustment. Each installation is commissioned with performance checks and user training so seals closers, and locks operate correctly. We follow up with planned maintenance and offer 24/7 emergency call out to keep your frontage looking and performing at its best.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are aluminium shop fronts?
At Royal Industrial Doors, we describe aluminium shop fronts as glazed framing systems that form the visible entrance of retail, hospitality and commercial buildings. They use slim aluminium profiles, with thermal breaks, high performance glazing, and powder coated finishes, maximising natural light, improving temperature control, and presenting a professional and modern appearance. Aluminium is durable, low maintenance, and resistant to corrosion, so shop fronts keep their new look, longer than timber alternatives. Bespoke designs let you match branding and planning requirements, while integrated security locks, and fittings protect your premises. Professional manufacture, and installation ensure correct seals and weatherproofing.
What are the advantages of aluminium shop fronts?
Aluminium shop fronts offer a strong mix of durability, low maintenance, and design flexibility, benefiting retailers and hospitality operators. Slim, thermally broken profiles maximise glazing and daylight, improving product visibility and therefore creating a more inviting frontage, while high performing seals and insulated frames help regulate internal temperatures and cut energy bills. Aluminium resists corrosion, warping, and fading so it retains its finish with minimal upkeep. Robust construction combined with laminated glazing and secure locking enhances protection against vandalism and forced entry. Aluminium is highly customisable in terms of colour finish, meaning it can be colour matched to your brand or building requirements, additionally, due to aluminium being fully recyclable, it suits businesses focussed on sustainability.
Where to buy aluminium shop fronts?
At Royal Industrial Doors, you can buy bespoke aluminium shop fronts directly from us, with a free site survey and no obligation quote. We manufacture, install and maintain customised frames with thermal breaks high performance glazing and powder coated finishes to match your brand and planning requirements. Our local teams cover Luton, Stevenage, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas, offering professional commissioning, planned maintenance, and additionally, our 24/7 emergency call out.
How are aluminium shop fronts installed?
Installation starts with a free site survey, where we measure the opening, assess planning constraints and discuss glazing and hardware options. We then manufacture your bespoke frames, with thermal breaks and powder coated finishes to match your requirements, in the meantime, the opening is prepared by removing old frames and repairing substrates to ensure a solid fit. On site, our team sets the fast fit frame, plumb and level, secure glazing panels, and fits seals thresholds and ironmongery before weatherproofing with gaskets and sealant. Final steps include precise adjustment of doors and locks software for automated systems, and a full commissioning with performance checks and user handover. We conclude by issuing documentation and scheduling planned maintenance, as well as informing and offering our 24/7 emergency callout.