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Architects - FSDC Global

Custom made glazing solutions for Architects and Developers

An experienced UK manufacturer with an enviable pedigree

FSDC Global have worked with architects and developers to design, manufacture, supply and install glazing products for bespoke projects all around the globe for in excess of 20 years.

If you need to specify door and window products for a project, then read on ...
We offer a huge product range of bi-fold doors, siders and windows in an array of material options (including the unique patented GlassIIEdge™ range). All products are high quality, ISO 9001:2015 manufactured, Approved Document Q, PAS24 Approved, and satisfy all current UK Building Regulations, and a 25 year* product guarantee, all as standard.

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Benefits of specifying FSDC Global products

Reasons to choose our products for your next project - AT A GLANCE

Manufacturing Pedigree

FSDC Global have specialised in the design, manufacturer, installation and distribution of custom made, energy efficient quality door and window products since 2001.

The Complete Package

We work with architects to deliver projects to reality. Every door, window and glazing product is custom designed and precision manufactured to your specification. We then deliver direct to the contractor or offer full installation.

Reliable, fast turn-a-round

As we manufacture using our own profile extrusions (timer & aluminium) and manage stock levels, we are able to offer reliable door, window and glazing products much faster than many competitors. 5 days for some items.

Designated Business Manager

You / your company will benefit from a single appointed business manager, for all of your company projects for seamless continuity.

Product choice

We custom manufacture; Bifold Doors, Corner Doors, French Doors, Sliding Doors, Single Doors, Fixed Frames, Room Dividers, Casement Windows & Bifold Windows for both commercial and residential uses.

Material Options

We offer product choices in Aluminium, Hardwood Timber, PVCu, Aluminium & Timber and 3 patented GlassIIEdge™ Core options; (GG) Flush Glazed, (AG) Aluminium/Flush Glazed & (WG) Hardwood Timber & Flush Glazing.

Industry Leading Warranties

25 Year Product Warranty + 10 year HomePro IBG (if installed by FSDC Global)*. 10 Year Product Warranty (if installed by third party).

Bespoke manufacture

Every order is custom made, including; material choice, product style, configuration, finish/coating, glass option (double, triple, laminated, self cleaning, anti-sun, turtle, solar), glazing option (unglazed, astragal/duplex bar, transom, mullion & integral blinds), colour, hardware and threshold options.

Accreditations & Certifications

FSDC Global operate under an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and offer products that satisfy British Standards Certifications, so you can be safe in the knowledge that your customers are receiving quality, fit for purpose doors and windows. Further information can be found here.

Manufacturing experts, not middlemen

Specify direct from the people who make it. We extrude, manufacture and fabricate using our own profiles and hardware, and have our own experienced fabricators, surveyors, delivery drivers & Installers

Factory / showroom visits

We encourage Architects and alike to drop into our showroom or to arrange a factory tour, so you can see first hand how products are manufactured. You can also experience the true quality of our products, and ask any questions.

You are in good company

We have over 100,000 happy customers to date with our doors & windows found in over 38 countries across the world. We have built great working relationships, been part of some great bespoke architectural projects and remain a trusted supplier of doors & windows and installation services for many commercial clients.

Architects - Be the first to know

Specify and integrate unique products into your projects, such as the patented GlassIIEdge™ range of door and window products, to give your designs the edge!

By signing up, Architects & Specifiers will have access to high quality energy efficient product choices, along with CAD & DXF drawings for each system and knowledge of any forthcoming exciting new products to be launched.

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GlassIIEdge™ Bifold Door weatherproof low Threshold

We will beat any like for like bi-fold door quotation. Our standards are high, so please speak to one of our sales representatives if unsure and need to run a comparison. To give you an idea of what are bi-fold doors include we have itemised the standard features

Functionality
  • Flush fully weatherproof threshold (as standard)
  • Approved Document M / Disabled Access
  • Finger safe high grade gaskets (child friendly)
  • Easy to operate (child friendly)
  • Effortlessly smooth & balanced (top/bottom rollers)
  • Robust hardware
Thermal efficiency
  • UKAS PAS23 weather tested
  • Thermally insulated aluminium - profiles
  • Thermally insulated aluminium - threshold
  • High performance seals/gaskets
  • 0.92 W/m2k U-Value of centre pane (Glass)
Security
  • Encapsulated rollers/running gear (top & bottom) - so cannot be lifted
  • Ingenious Duplex 5 Hook / 4 Roller Multi-Point locking to access door
  • ABS TS007 cylinders (anti-snap, anti-pick, anti-bump, anti-drill)
  • SS312 Diamond Standards (3 star diamond)
  • Hardened steel hook locks
  • Internally glazed/beaded
  • Security hinges - non-surface mounted
  • Tongue and groove interlocking panels to prevent lever opening
  • Security tested UKAS PAS 24 2016
  • Stronger/thicker (1.75mm) aluminium profile
  • Aluminium reinforced PVCu profile
Glass
  • Double glazed glass units (as standard)
  • Triple glazed glass units (GG range)
  • Low-E coated glass (Planitherm One)
  • Internally glazed / beaded
  • Super spacer
  • Argon gas filled
  • Tempered (toughened) glass
Tracks & Rollers
  • In-line out of sight track system
  • Flush track / threshold
  • Approved Document M / wheelchair accessible
  • Concealed running gear
  • Top and bottom rollers to distribute weight load
  • Steel wheels (sealed bearings/maintenance free)

A one to one service for Architects & Specifiers

The biggest draw for Architects, Developers & Specifiers would be our extensive product range and material options on offer, with the fact we test and certify all our products at UKAS testing stations - so you can rest assured of the quality.

Extra to all the standard services we offer to our residential customers, Architects and alike receive a more personal service, with access to an website portal containing dxf and pdf downloadable files, accreditations and test certificates.

  • Site surveys, rip outs, installation and delivery options, reconfigurations, servicing & maintenance contracts. To read more about our services, click here.
  • CAD drawings / assistance for Architects if required to support a project (DXF & Pdf formats) - Login required.
  • On site meetings / office meetings at key stages within large scale design project(s).
Photo of Thorntons Cafe (Castleford) with magenta powder coated aluminium bifold doors installed to two shop sides to create an indoor/outdoor dining terrace
Photo of a las Iguanas restaurant with bifold doors manufactured and installed from FSDC Global

FSDC Global offer our Commercial customers ...

  • Access to a dedicated account handler
  • Representatives in Europe and North America
  • Access to CAD/DXF drawings & test results (login required)
  • Bespoke made to measure doors & windows, direct from the manufacturer
  • CE Compliant, Document Q & PAS 24 approved products from an ISO 9001:2015 company
  • Competitive pricing on UK manufactured custom made products
  • Huge door & window product range with priority for commercial/trade orders
  • Material options in; Aluminium, Hardwood Timber, PVCu, Aluminium & Timber and three GlassIIEdge™ Core options
  • Order to collection in as little as 5 days* (stock colour aluminium products)
  • Responsibly sourced products / FSC Certified Timber / Waste management
  • U-Value from 1.09 W/m2k (complete unit) / 0.92 centre pane (Glass)
  • UK national kerbside delivery & international delivery options
  • UK showrooms: North & South with our products installed
  • 25 Year Product Warranty + 10 year HomePro IBG (if installed by FSDC Global)
  • 10 Year Product Warranty (if installed by third party)

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What some of our existing Commercial customers say ...

Read more Commercial customer reviews and testimonials.

Delivery driver was absolutely awesome, and installation team were quick, efficient and friendly! Mostly great dealings with the office team too except an unfortunate ambiguity over a late surprise price change. Overall very happy indeed with the doors themselves and the internal blinds are top class!

Mr Hughes
GB · May 2022

Since 5 years passed of our Folding Sliding Doors being installed, this is a real and honest feedback for this company. First of all, it’s a great product. Next, we are extremely happy with their customer service team, esp. Nathan. They respond very quickly once requested. They also put extra care and time every time when servicing our patio doors (which happens on a regular basis). Highly recommended. 5 stars.

Jessie
GB · April 2022

Friendly and efficient company with product delivered on time. The installation was excellent and the installer most professional, courteous and efficient. Would highly recommend.

Ursula
GB · February 2022

Friendly + proficient young team - Bobby + Jack. Advised arrival time day before + arrived promptly. Focused on job + well-mannered. Articulate at explaining issues I didn’t understand. Suggested making a how to operate + lock video as I’m handing over to new owners. Tidy + did the job to proper standard. Didn’t cut corners. Cleared everything away + no mess left. Felt reassured with one year warrantee for work done. In all dealings with the firm, as I tried to get fixed without call-out + ordering parts, found customer service super efficient. Susan in particular. Thank you team.

LA22
Ambleside · January 2022

Purchased my two sets of bi-fold doors about 12 years ago they have been great ever since just had our third service call and as always the guys were great, replaced all the rubbers, handles etc, last time we had a couple of additions as they had moved on this time was the same we got all the improvements they had made to the sets they are fitting today, great job by two great guys, a credit to FSDC Global, once again we have two new looking sets of doors, Many thanks.

Unit Computer Parts & Repairs
GB · November 2021

Ordering was very easy with assistance and advice provided where required. Delivery was easy, with the doors taken to the rear of the property. The fitter arrived, explained what he was going to do then got on with it. Everything was covered up and any mess was swept away at the end. All rubbish was neatly bagged. The whole experience was excellent and the doors with integral blinds look superb. Really pleased

Mr Griffiths
GB · September 2021

From start to finish the customer service has been excellent, the quote and order form is easy enough to complete. The guys (Luke & Bobby) worked very hard despite a delay from a previous site and travelling time. They cleaned up as they went along and left all the waste material packed and ready for the tip. The doors themselves are very good and have really added a great feature to our property letting much more light with the added bonus of opening up the entire opening in good weather connecting the house to the outdoors seamlessly.

Mr Williams
GB · March 2021

Superb experience from the initial enquiry through to the final fit. The building work was held up by poor weather and other difficulties and it was about two years from enquiry to fitting. During that time the company kept in regular contact with me and gave advice and suggestions about how we could make minor changes to the build and their product to give an outcome that fits seamlessly with the fabric (eg RAL colour and threshold detail) of the building and enhances the final appearance. Thankyou, it has been a pleasure working with you.

Peter
GB · September 2020

Great Doors - Top Quality - My Builder (Reliable Bldrs - Manchester) recommended I order my door from this company in mid-May during Covid lockdown - he would fit it socially distanced. I read the mixed reviews and was very unsure but i trusted him. 

I rang and ordered and asked to the doors as quickly as possible - we agreed the next Friday a week away was doable. I didn’t hear anything back until Tuesday and was concerned but a lady rang and confirmed Friday and that it would be around 9 - 10am. The doors arrived bang on time and my builder installed them. They are stunning, great quality, and have that really well-built feel to them - they feel solid. The sliding mechanism is fab (its on a floating runner so any debris falls below it - its great) so I just wanted to give these guys a good review. Fast service and I'm very happy.

Matthew
GB · June 2020

The folding sliding door company fitted bi-fold triple glazed glass edge windows to my kitchen extension four years ago, in which I was very pleased with the quality.

About four months ago I noticed the glass misting up in two out of three panes! I informed Folding sliding door company about problem and sent photos! They responded with in 24 hours and a week later agreed to change glazing units.

Today the fitters turned up and replaced all three glazing units not just two! I was over the moon with the customer service and response from this company and highly recommend them!

Micky
GB · June 2020

FSDC Global fitted bi-fold triple glazed glass edge windows to my kitchen extension four years ago, in which I was very pleased with the quality.

About four months ago I noticed the glass misting up in two out of three panes! I informed FSDC Global about problem and sent photos! They responded with in 24 hours and a week later agreed to change glazing units.

Today the fitters turned up and replaced all three glazing units not just two! I was over the moon with the customer service and response from this company and highly recommend.

Micky
GB · June 2020

We installed our Folding Sliding Doors over 10 years ago, and had been enjoying them ever since. Recently, we had some structural issues in our home which had also impacted our doors and FSDC Global came to the rescue. They surveyed our site, made a plan, custom made parts to fix our specific problems and scheduled a reinstall. They also arranged for a total refurbishment on site. Their customer service was superb, their installers were expert in every way. My doors are like new.

McCarthyhp452
GB · March 2020

We installed our Folding Sliding Doors over 10 years ago, and had been enjoying them ever since. Recently, we had some structural issues in our home which had also impacted our doors and FSDC Global came to the rescue. They surveyed our site, made a plan, custom made parts to fix our specific problems and scheduled a reinstall. They also arranged for a total refurbishment on site. Their customer service was superb, their installers were expert in every way. My doors are like new.

McCarthyhp452
GB · March 2020

I just finished installation of our door unit. Very pleased with product, delivery, and the help from your office when I had questions. If you follow their directions and make opening plumb and level the unit installs pretty easily. They recommend two men but we found three made job much easier. these were heavy panels and why take a chance to damage something or more importantly to get hurt moving units around.

We were missing a few grub screws or as we call them in the colonies, set screws. they responded immediately and came a few days later. Read the manual, be careful with opening and particular with your level and the installation goes pretty well.

We chose to to recess the lower track in an existing concrete slab, bit labor intensive but well worth setting in the floor. We would purchase these products again from these folks and appreciate their help with questions we had.

Ashby
GB · February 2020

We had our doors fitted over 10 years ago - just when folding sliding doors started get popular. This year, I decided that they needed a bit of loving care and so I asked FSD if they offered such a service.

The answer was yes - they do provide a care and maintenance service - and after a couple of calls to a very friendly and helpful office and some pictures emailed in to make sure they brought the right stuff, their engineer arrived as planned and the doors are better than new!

I am extremely happy with the doors and the aftercare service I have experienced and would happily recommend FSD to friends and family. Great job.

Anthony
GB · July 2019

I wasn’t actually in the country at the time of the installation so cannot comment on the initial installation, however the doors are fantastic quality and the finish and quality is exactly what we wanted.

As the building was a new build naturally there has been a small amount of movement and thus the doors needed slight adjustment a few months down the road, the two guys from The Folding Sliding Door company attended (same team as installed our doors) they were extremely professional and polite and adjusted the doors accordingly.

Thank you

Deb
GB · February 2019

It is not often I get to praise workmanship. In this instance it gives me pleasure to highly recommend your service and Engineers. I found them pleasant and obliging at all times maintaining the highest level of professionalism.

Mistakes can be made but how they are dealt with is the measure of the Company. It has been a pleasure dealing with you all and I have recommended you to several people when they have commented on our doors. Many thanks for a sterling service.

Mr Light
GB · March 2018

Just a note of thanks for the fantastic service provided by your engineers. We were contacted to say they would be here by 8am and they arrived at 7.55am. Very friendly and they were able to sort the problem with the lower roller mechanism and adjusted the top mechanism allowing the door to open and close smoothly. They also fitted a replacement rubber seal/draft excluder on the door.

Fantastic service! Thanks also to the person I dealt with for helping us on Friday afternoon.

Floodch230
GB · March 2018

Having inherited our bi-fold doors when we purchased our current property some two years ago, the accompanying paperwork indicated they were fitted in 2008 with a 25 year guarantee. A telephone call last week to your company after the doors became unable to fully close was made with a degree of scepticism. However, I need not have worried. The customer service advisor was brilliant. She diagnosed the problem immediately told me how to remove the broken part which I photographed sent to her and within three days the new part arrived and with help of a service manual she emailed me I was able to fit it. Job done!!!! AND no charge. Need I say more. I cannot recommend The Folding Sliding Door Company highly enough. I will certainly use them when a full service is required. Thank you.

Tony
GB · March 2018

This is honestly one the most professional companies I have ever dealt with. We have had our bi-folding doors for four years and recently discovered a slight issue with the brush that runs along the bottom of one of the doors.

After sending an image to the company, engineers were on site within a week. Leon plus one were on time, completed the job effectively and efficeintly and were extremely pleasant and professional.

Well done sliding doors, first class customer service.

Ophelia
gb · November 2017

A selection of COMMERCIAL projects undertaken by FSDC Global