Introducing Urban Front's aluminium hybrid frame

New for 2026, aluminium-faced sidelight and door frame (external side only)

Made in Germany and assembled in our Chesham workshop, Urban Front now offers an aluminium frame as part of our range of entrance options.

If you would like the benefit of natural hardwood internally without the maintenance requirement on the outside, choose an aluminium frame and a RAL-painted door (external side) or opt for any of our hardwood, metal or steel finishes. The interior side of the door can be RAL-painted or a natural hardwood finished in oil or lacquer.

This new product enables the ability to mix natural hardwood with aluminium, including matching to existing aluminium windows with painted or bronze finishes. It’s a low/no-maintenance choice.

Key benefits of aluminium frames

The external aluminium face (frame only) is highly weather-resistant and largely maintenance-free. The internal side (frame and door) can be made in your choice of natural hardwood.
The same is available if you choose to add side glazing units to your front door.
The natural hardwood structure faced with aluminium on the outside provides good thermal performance and a natural interior aesthetic that can be matched to the door leaf and other internal joinery.
Aluminium outer profiles are available in a wide palette of durable powder‑coat colours (including most RAL colours) and metallic or bronze‑style finishes, allowing the frames to visually tie in with existing aluminium windows and façades.
Mixed material configurations (wood inside, aluminium outside) make it possible to mix and match across an elevation, achieving a consistent external look while varying interior timber or finishes to suit each space.

Please note:

Our frames remain the same depth, plus the addition of the aluminium framing, so this is not suitable for a slimline or minimal look.
The inside of the frame will be hardwood – aluminium on the internal side is not an option.
If your door is made from hardwood, it will still need regular maintenance. Only frames are faced with aluminium on the outside.
The aluminium fascia makes our frame deeper – please bear this in mind.

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